Middle/Upper School Visual ArtsTeacher

Poly Prep seeks applicants for the position of Middle and Upper School Visual Arts Teacher for the 2021-2022 academic year. This teaching position is intended to provide Middle and Upper School instruction in two or more of the following areas: architecture and design, graphic design, fashion/costume design, and/or drawing. In addition to teaching responsibilities, this role requires ongoing curriculum development, participation in departmental activities and professional development, productive interaction with students and colleagues to further the goals of the Visual Arts Department, and devotion to art, education, and a community of learners.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Teaching: 

• Four classes/sections
• Eagerness to work with students on an individual basis, as need be
• Ability to keep accurate grades, effectively and supportively communicate with students and families, and provide written and oral feedback on student progress consistently throughout the school year

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Assume role as an advisor for a group of students (approximately 7)
• Advise a club or activity and supervise periodic study hall
• Demonstrate energetic commitment to professional development
• Attend and contribute to meetings during and after the school day, including but not limited to departmental, committee, divisional and grade-level meetings
• Accompany students on occasional curricular trips 
• Attend community events throughout the school year

Poly Prep strives to be an equitable, just, and diverse community, one proud of and deeply committed to empowering students to discover who they are and what they want to be. In keeping with the country day school philosophy, we seek community members who will share a passion for learning in and out of the classroom. Every educator at Poly Prep aspires to uphold our mission “to support and inspire the next diverse generation of leaders and global citizens to act with intelligence, imagination and--above all--character.”

We offer a supportive environment, with a full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a generous match on our 403(b) retirement plan, long-term disability, flexible spending account, pre-tax commute benefit, and free lunch).