Upper School Visual Arts Teacher Job Description

Position Description

Teach five courses in the Fine Arts Department in grades 9-12, and supervise two after-school activities.  Act as student advisor for a group of students.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students in the school.
• Develop course curricula aligned to learning standards, create lesson plans with defined learning objectives, teach classes, and provide support to students in and out of class.
• Maintain current and detailed documentation for all students, including information related to grading, behavior, attendance, etc.
• Communicate proactively with Department Chair, Head of Upper School, Assistant Head, Dean of Academics, colleagues, and parents as necessary concerning student engagement and performance.
• Advise an assigned roster of students, guiding them on academic, extracurricular, and social issues relating to their school experience. Keep appropriate school personnel informed of any issues that arise which are beyond the scope of your responsibilities as a student advisor. 
• Maintain active communications with students’ parents/guardians.
• Supervise after-school activities while ensuring student safety at all times, giving direction appropriate to the activity, and modeling good behavior and citizenship.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Research current trends in Visual Arts content and instructional methods appropriate to teaching Arts to different learning styles. Share research findings with department colleagues and, if appropriate, with other teachers in the school.
• With the involvement of your supervisor/manager, create a personal development plan that will enhance your professional performance. This may include identifying professional development activities and opportunities that will sharpen teaching skills and broaden your knowledge base to advance the educational objectives of the school.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Head of Upper School.