Bullis School seeks a Lower School Art Teacher to contribute to our vibrant learning community starting in the 2024-25 academic year. Candidates should be capable of teaching a range of students, with a specific focus on developing and implementing a robust, engaging, and culturally responsive arts curriculum that reflects the National Core Arts Standards. This position reports to the Head of the Lower School.

The Lower School Art teacher is responsible for introducing and establishing a strong foundation of visual art for lower school students by developing and implementing a robust and engaging transdisciplinary curriculum. Lower School teachers create the conditions for discovery inside and outside the classroom by supporting and encouraging students to take risks, collaborate, and explore. Teachers develop and implement curriculum, evaluate student work using grades and comments, and communicate student progress with parents. Successful teachers at Bullis are committed to ongoing professional development and a wide range of teaching approaches to reach a diverse student population. In line with the school’s culture of innovation and a student-centered approach, curriculum development, Portrait of a Graduate, and lesson design are continuous endeavors.

Essential Functions

• Teach art to all Lower School students based on the course meeting schedule

• Design and develop curriculum content in visual art

• Use technology to blend learning and engage students in active, experiential, and hands-on learning

• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the basic instructional philosophy

• Evaluate student performance by entering grades and comments promptly

• Committed to staying up to date on current pedagogical practices and field-related trends

• Communicate with parents, school counselors, and administrators on students’ progress, as needed and appropriate.

• Design and implement assessments that measure progress toward academic standard and provide timely feedback to students

• Ability to use the student learning management system to provide timely feedback, grades, and assignments to students

• Collaborate with grade-level and interdisciplinary teams

• Extra duties including carpool, recess, lunch, and hallway monitor

• Attend divisional and departmental meetings

Other Duties

• Other tasks as assigned by the Head of Lower School

• Continued professional development endeavors

Qualities

• An appreciation and respect for elementary-aged students as learners and people through challenging and joyful moments alike

• Commitment and knowledge to work with, teach, and lead groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways

• Good cheer, humor, and warmth, balanced by professionalism and sound judgment

• Detail-oriented, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage multiple tasks and demands on attention

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in art or a related field

• Minimum of two years prior teaching experience

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in art or a related field

• Teaching certificates

• Experience teaching in a technology-rich environment, including Accelerated Reader and iPad integration

• Experience with Responsive Classroom