St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Upper School Studio Art Teacher.

About St. Paul Academy and Summit School: 

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs. 

Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu.

About the Upper School: 

The Upper School is home to students in Grades 9-12 and is characterized by advanced inquiry, lively discussion, deep engagement with topics, a strong sense of community, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Students develop the habits and relationships that will carry them through high school and into the world of college and beyond. The Upper School's rigorous academic curriculum and seminar-based learning model is complemented by a network of support that includes teachers, advisors, college counselors, and resources for both academic and social/emotional well-being.

For more information about the Upper School, please visit the Upper School section of our website.

Description:
SPA seeks candidates for the position of Upper School Studio Art Teacher beginning in August 2022.  This is a full-time, ongoing position within the Upper School Art Department.  The role includes teaching beginning, intermediate, and advanced courses in drawing, painting, and printmaking.  A capstone workshop course in 2D art, which emphasizes the development and exhibition of a portfolio, is part of the teaching assignment. In addition, this teacher will collaborate with the rest of the art department in the continual development and implementation of curriculum, and help to curate and manage the on-campus Drake Gallery and the SPA art collection. All US teachers also serve as an advisor for 8-10 Upper School students. 

Required: 

Candidates should possess at least a bachelor's degree in fine arts or a related field (a master's degree is preferred) and should have experience working with high school students. 

Candidates should support the mission of SPA and the vision of the Upper School. 

Position Begins: August 2022

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Department: Instructional Faculty, Upper School

How to Apply:

The position includes a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.  Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of references. To apply, please visit our website at www.spa.edu/careers. 

SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.