Tower Hill School is seeking a Visual Arts Teacher to begin in August 2025. The successful candidate will support our vibrant arts program and our community in an engaging and meaningful way in line with the mission and goals of Tower Hill School. This position will include teaching Middle School Art classes, Upper School Ceramics, and managing our Ceramics Studio. This is a full-time, benefitted, 10-month position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach comprehensive Art classes in the Middle School 
• Teach Ceramics in the Upper School 
• Serve as an advisor for up to 10 students in the Middle School 
• Promote the arts in school, including curating displays of completed work
• Manage and equip the Ceramics studio
• Assist with student supervision for on and off-campus programming
• Participate in faculty meetings and collaborations

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience and demonstrated interest in teaching Ceramics and Middle School Art
• Bachelor’s degree or MFA in Visual Arts, Education, or related field
• Ability to manage and oversee an active ceramics studio
• Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of students 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal 
• Commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of students
• Enthusiasm for professional growth, academic excellence and creative teaching
• Ability to plan and organize educational content
• Commitment to broad participation in school life
• Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
• Ability to safely lift and move moderately heavy objects frequently

Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta — Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of the-art facilities and individualized learning support.

Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.

Tower Hill is an equal opportunity employer.

Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible.

About Tower Hill School

Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto "Multa Bene Facta"- Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and individualized learning support.

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