Job Description:

Brookline High School is seeking a Visual Arts teacher with expertise in the teaching of 3D Visual Art with skill in working with metals, sculpture, and clay. This teacher will be responsible for organizing and maintaining a safe classroom environment, ensuring the curriculum is aligned with the Public Schools of Brookline Visual Arts Learning Expectations and values of Equity and Inclusion as well as helping students to develop the artistic habits of mind that will allow them to find and express their artistic voice. The ideal candidate would be well versed in a variety of studio materials and methods as well as experience guiding students in the development of their artistic practice.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Creating developmentally appropriate challenges, instruction, and processes that require strong habits of mind, support diverse learning styles, and provide opportunities for students to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Maintaining a safe and efficient studio space including the operation of all necessary machines, tools, and equipment.
• Completing student evaluations, feedback, and related reporting as required of teachers and mandated reporters.
• Professional participation in the greater school community through meetings, and duties as assigned.

Requirements Qualifications:

• Highly qualified visual arts educator with strong studio skills
• Well-developed understanding of the art-making processes, qualities, and techniques for teaching in a 9-12 visual arts program
• Thorough knowledge of how diverse learners acquire and develop an understanding of the visual arts
• Ability to reflect on personal learning through the analysis of one’s teaching practice, student learning data, and the teaching practices of others
• Ability to be open to the constructive critique of supervisors, administrators, and colleagues
• Ability to collaborate with all faculty
• Bachelor’s Degree
• DESE certification in Visual Arts, 9-12 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Experience teaching Studio Habits of Mind
• Experience teaching metalsmithing, sculpture, ceramics, 3D design, and handcrafted work in a variety of materials.

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.