Upper School Art / Photography Teacher

Position Purpose: 

Teaches Upper School Photography (including Digital Photography, DSLR, Adobe Suite/Graphic Design Foundations, Digital Photojournalism, Studio Lighting Techniques, Product Design Photography, Landscape Photography, Fashion Photography, Film/Process Photography, and Alternative Photography/Cyanotype) introductory to advanced students. Creates a thoughtful curriculum that encourages the development of creative thinking and visual art skills in individual students while meeting curricular objectives. The person in this role must be a passionate Arts advocate while supporting the Upper School faculty and students to ensure that we are living our mission and values daily through the following: 

Essential Functions:

• Teaches Upper School Photography classes connecting to the curricular sequence.
• Participates in the Bi-Annual Faculty Art Show.
• Collaborates with the Art Faculty in hanging the yearly All-School Art Show and Senior Walls.
• Regularly exhibits student work and manages display spaces.
• Evaluates student progress through multiple measures.
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of students.
• Provides timely and regular feedback on students’ progress toward skill mastery.
• Actively evaluates new tools and methods for use in the art classroom.
• Demonstrates, models, and designs learning experiences that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Uses effective classroom management techniques to create a warm and welcoming studio space.
• Prepares course objectives and course study following curricular guides.
• Serves as an advisor to Upper School students.
• Counsels students when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Discusses students’ academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
• Keeps daily attendance and records of students’ progress.
• Attends professional development programs each year.
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair/Director of the Arts and/or Division Head.

Qualifications:

• Strong background in visual art with a minimum of a Bachelor of Fine Arts, preferred Master of Fine Arts.
• Proven ability as an artist and demonstrated ability in a large variety of media.
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience. 
• Knowledge of applicable art studio safety procedures.
• Comfortable with a team-based work structure; works well collaboratively and demonstrates flexibility.
• Ability to foster creativity and serve as an advocate for the Arts.
• A clear interest in, knowledge of, and ability to work with Upper School students.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum and utilize teaching methodologies/best practices.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members with a continuous focus on healthy relationship building.
• Demonstrated deep understanding of cultural competency skills and enthusiasm for issues of diversity, inclusivity, and multiculturalism.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work in an environment dealing with a wide variety of deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.

• Able to move around the classroom and other school environments.

• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.

Application Procedures

Candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, statement of education philosophy, and information for three references through our online platform. Please follow this link to apply.

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.