Job Title: Art Teacher, Grades K-5 (Maternity Leave Position 8/24- 2/25)
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Founded in 1907, Polytechnic School is the first nonprofit, coeducational, K-12, independent school in Southern California. The meaning of polytechnic as “many arts” is reflected in the school’s ambitious and student-centered educational program. Nationally recognized as a K-12 educational leader, Poly develops the unique intellect, talents, and character of each student through transformative teaching within a diverse community devoted to academic excellence, the creative arts, the camaraderie of team sports, and service to others.
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Reporting to the director of the Lower School, the successful candidate will take a student-centered approach to all school work and use the school’s mission to design and support students' academic, extracurricular, social, and emotional success. As a member of the lower school faculty, the teacher’s primary responsibilities include teaching and managing a self-contained art classroom and communicating with parents, colleagues, and administrators.
Responsibilities
Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
Teaching art to all classes in grades K-5;
Preparation of art materials, including lesson plans and assessments;
Planning, preparation, and implementation of art lessons;
Provide art displays within the school
Maintain and manage art supplies inventory;
Interest in fostering diversity, inclusion, and social justice to promote a healthy learning environment;
Engage robustly in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote a healthy learning environment;
Administration and evaluation of class work, assignments, and assessments;
Regular participation in professional development opportunities to maintain and grow expertise in the subject matter;
Providing assistance and advice to students during free periods and before and after school;
Collaboration with members of the K-12 Art Department, Lower School faculty, staff, and the entire K-12 community;
Serve as a “Panther Pod” (advisory) leader
Enthusiastic participation in the greater life of the school
Willingness to take on other duties as needed
Physical Requirements And Work Environment
Work in an environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines, as well as a diverse array of contacts;
Work at a desk and computer;
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds;
Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment;
Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Salary
Polytechnic School is committed to attracting and retaining talented, dedicated employees through a competitive compensation plan that is commensurate with experience.
Benefits
A full benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage and a TIAA/CREF retirement plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, Poly will recruit, hire, train, and promote faculty and staff without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition and physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual), or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. School policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
Bachelor’s degree in visual arts; advanced degree in visual arts preferred
Three to five years of teaching experience in visual arts preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of curriculum and instruction within the area of visual arts education for lower school grades;
Experience as an artist, with the integration of instructional technology, and in teaching the use of a variety of 2-D and 3-D visual arts media;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to work collaboratively and methodically with students, faculty, staff, and parents on a regular basis;
Ability to use effective classroom management techniques.
Commitment to developmental education, differentiated instruction, interdisciplinary teaching, and community service.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Other
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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