Middle School Visual Arts Teacher

Brooklyn Friends SchoolBrooklyn, NY

30+ days ago

Salary

$70,500.00–$94,490.00 yearly

Job description

Middle School Visual Arts Teacher

Position Type Faculty Start 08 / 19 / 2024 School Name City, State Brooklyn, NY Posted 04 / 01 / 2024

POSITION STATEMENT

Middle School Visual Arts Teacher

2024-2025 School Year

Union Status : Union

OVERVIEW

Brooklyn Friends School (BFS), a thriving Preschool-12 grade school located in vibrant Downtown Brooklyn, seeks a Middle School Visual Arts Teacher within a dynamic community of colleagues (BFS uses the all-inclusive term, colleagues, to refer to all rather than one that delineates faculty / staff). Founded in 1867, Brooklyn Friends School’s pillars of social justice, service learning / civic engagement, and Quakerism, serve as guideposts for our action-oriented collective work. has been illustrious and reflective of the expansive nature of human experiences. Guided by our , BFS provides a dynamic, diverse, and robust social / emotional environment and academic program that cultivates compassionate, intellectually curious, and confident changemakers. As a school, we affirm that human diversity includes, but is not limited to : race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic class, family structure and physical ability, as well as diversity of thought, talents, and learning style.

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THE POSITION

Brooklyn Friends School's Middle School Art classes are welcoming, vibrant learning environments that nurture passion for art, inspire creativity, develop skills through modeling & instruction, and support students as a part of their growth and development in our program. In grades 5 and 6, students partake in a semester-based course named Studio Art, and in grades 7 & 8 students select from a variety of Visual Arts electives. Current offerings include : Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics, Digital Photography & Video Production..

Demonstration of strong classroom management skills, an investment in continued professional growth, comfort using classroom technology, a commitment to promoting a diverse community, and the ability & willingness to teach Middle Schoolers a variety of mediums is expected. Additionally, all Middle School colleagues serve as co-advisors and are responsible for the overall support and wellbeing of a small group of students in their care. All colleagues at Brooklyn Friends School are expected to be active community members, sharing supervisory duties and general support and care of the school community, and proactively communicate with families and the Head of the Middle School about children’s progress.

Qualifications and Characteristics Sought :

Master’s or graduate work in Art, Art Education, Visual Arts, or Education degree from an accredited university (or an equivalent combination of educational degrees and experience)
Demonstrated experience and skill working in a non-profit, school, or educational setting
Ongoing commitment to professional development and growth in the field
A strong commitment to issues of equity, inclusion, and social justice
Ability to lift, stand, and perform light physical tasks required of the art studio space
Monitor students during additional duties as assigned
After-school hours are required for middle school, departmental, and all-school meetings. All Art teachers are expected to be active community members, sharing duties and general support of the school community.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate :

The desire and ability to continue to grow an Art program in the Middle School that is aligned with Brooklyn Friends School’s Quaker mission and values and our pillars of Social Justice, Global Civic Engagement & Service Learning, and Wholeness & Wellbeing

The ability to manage and oversee daily functions, programs, and classes connected to the Art curriculum

Flexibility and willingness to adapt the Art program and teaching

A growth mindset, with a passion for promoting the love of Art and the study of diverse mediums & artists

A creative, enthusiastic, and innovative attitude

Expertise in classroom management

A high level of organization and self-initiative

A warm and welcoming demeanor towards children, families, and colleagues

A willingness to collaborate with classroom teachers, school administration, visual arts colleagues, and other middle school teachers

Ease with the use of technology, and the creative implementation of technology in the classroom and in performances

A desire to bring the joy and skill of Art education and conversation to young children

Ability to work with 2-D and 3-D dimensional work.

Specific Responsibilities Include :

This position reports to the Head of Middle School.

Teach Art classes to students in Middle School

In collaboration with the school administration, the Visual Arts Department, teachers, and specialists, develop and implement a current and relevant middle grades Art curriculum with a focus on the visual arts, culture, and artistic skill development

Work with visual arts colleagues to develop curriculum and community initiatives

Collaborate with the Visual Arts Department on campus-wide initiatives to promote the Art program

Develop, manage, and promote Art events and displays for Middle School, and partner with the Visual Arts department on events and displays in other learning communities

Maintain current knowledge of Art program advances and trends through participation in professional organizations and professional development

Maintain assessment and progress report work for Middle School students and families, in conjunction with other visual arts colleagues and teachers

Attendance at Colleague meetings, curriculum meetings, department meetings, and some evening and weekend events

Physical Requirements of the Job :

Must be able to work in an office environment including prolonged periods of sitting and standing.

Must be able to stand, bend over, twist and reach to access file cabinets, bookshelves and navigate office and workstation spaces.

Must be able to ambulate through a classroom setting, including walking up stairs.

Union Status : Union

Salary Range : $70,500 - $94,490

This salary range represents the expected annual salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your education level, experience, and other job-related factors.

Benefits : Colleagues may be eligible to participate in employment benefits including, but not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Benefits are subject to change at any time, and are subject to applicable plan documents.

To apply, please provide the following :

Cover letter addressed to the Head of Middle School. Along with punctuating your interest and experience, your cover letter should also address how you feel that your professional journey aligns with our school’s Quaker values and pillars of social justice, civic engagement, and wellbeing.

Resume / Curriculum Vitae

List of three references

Optional : Portfolio of artwork from self and students.

Letters of recommendation are highly encouraged.

Completed .

Please email the above attachments (if possible as a single PDF) to and , and put Middle School Art Teacher in the subject line.

Brooklyn Friends School COVID-19 Vaccination Policy :

We appreciate your interest in employment at Brooklyn Friends School. We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.