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The Visual Arts Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks a full-time visual arts teacher. Applicants must be skilled in teaching photography, design, and general art, beginning in August 2024. The classes to be taught can include: Photography, Foundation in Art, Drawing and Painting, and AP Art. The position is primarily for teaching grades eight through twelve, though the ability to teach six and seventh grade art will be helpful. Teaching experience is strongly preferred, and being skilled in more than one media area- such as drawing, painting, photography, digital art, ceramics, or sculpture will be helpful. Diversity is a core value at Albuquerque Academy, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
We are looking for teachers who are also practicing visual artists, comfortable working closely with colleagues, and enjoy the creativity and intensity of their adolescent students. The art program is staffed by eight artist-teachers and is supported by a generous budget. The visual arts curriculum is rigorous, and outside the classroom our teachers work with students to foster their growth and development into effective contributors to their community. The teacher’s daily activities include classroom teaching, advising, being available to students for assistance, supporting extracurricular activities, and serving the student and school community in a variety of other ways. The teacher reports to the department chair and to the division head.
All teachers at Albuquerque Academy approach their work in accordance with the values in our mission and in a spirit of kindness, professionalism, generosity, and civility to all members of the community. An education at the Academy focuses on the whole child, and teachers and administrators are expected to teach well and also to function as adult mentors for students, in and out of the classroom. Our community norms, listed below, underlie our school culture, and all community members are expected to commit themselves fully to them.
Strong candidates are attracted to our mission and see themselves as engaged community members. They will need to create and implement relevant curriculum and varied assessments for their four classes. Outside the classroom, our teachers work with students in ways that foster their growth and development into effective community members. The teacher’s daily activities include classroom teaching, advising, being available to students for assistance, supporting extracurricular activities, and serving the school community in a variety of other ways. The teacher reports to the department chair and to the division head.
Faculty positions in the Visual Arts Department require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and teaching experience is strongly preferred.
Albuquerque Academy seeks to maintain a diverse and energetic faculty to work with over 1100 highly capable students, including over 50% students of color. We encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities. The position is open until filled, and applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. Please explain why Albuquerque Academy is the right fit for you and detail how you inspire a love of learning and passion for art.
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Physical Demands
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. Must be able to traverse school facility and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency. Involves long periods of standing/sitting. Frequently involves carrying textbooks and classroom supplies, communicating/speaking, retrieving files and supplies, writing, using a computer, and reading for preparing daily teaching and grading.
EEO/ADA Compliance
Albuquerque Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Academy will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Full Time
Elementary & Secondary Education
$46k-76k (estimate)
04/11/2024
06/10/2024
aa.edu
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
200 - 500
1955
NATALIE LEATHERS
<$5M
Elementary & Secondary Education
Attracting some of the finest students and teachers in the country, Albuquerque Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory day school of 1,100 students in grades 6-12. The Academy serves the greater Albuquerque area and commits its resources to a mission comprising accessibility, affordability, excellence, caring, and outreach. Emphasizing mastery of fundamentals and independent judgment, the Academy seeks the full academic, creative, moral, and physical development of each student, offering a challenging curriculum with more than 20 Advanced Placement courses and required participation i...n experiential education and community service programs.
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