Description

The Episcopal School of Dallas prepares young men and women for lives of intellectual discovery, integrity, and purpose. Built upon our Founding Tenets of religio, daily worship; eruditio, scholarship; and disciplina, training within a community of learners, ESD continues to direct its mission to ignite a life of purpose in each student through the development of an educated conscience.

Founded in 1974 by The Reverend Stephen B. Swann with eight seventh-grade students, today ESD educates and inspires 1,150 students in grades beginner (age 3) through grade 12. ESD is located in Dallas, a modern metropolis of North Texas, and a commercial and cultural hub in the region.

At the heart of ESD are talented and compassionate faculty and staff who are the backbone of our institution and paramount to the school’s success. They adeptly balance rigorous, college preparatory coursework with understanding and nurturing of the whole child. Classes are small, with an overall student-teacher ratio of 7:1. ESD employees are lifelong learners, and the school invests nearly $500,000 in professional development annually. More than 250 serve the ESD community and all are appreciated and respected for their individual and collective contributions.

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Purpose: The ideal candidate is an outstanding teacher with a deep understanding of and passion for Art. He/she enjoys working with middle school students, grades 5-8, and has experience masterfully guiding them in the development of their artistic skills. The successful candidate will also facilitate involvement in school exhibitions, Fine Arts festivals, and competitions.

Essential Functions:

• Teach studio art in the Middle School, delivering instruction aligned with ESD’s Statement of Educational Philosophy.
• Advise 8-10 students and serve on a grade level team in Middle School
• Provide support in gallery art installations and art events.
• Provide integral and varied support, planning, oversight, and communication as an academic advisor.
• Participate and engage in professional activities and gatherings at team, departmental, divisional, and school-wide levels.
• Use appropriate technology in support of the curriculum of the twenty-first century global classroom.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues.
• Keep meaningful and accurate records.
• Work closely with colleagues and school leaders on the school’s curricular initiatives and implementation of ESD’s strategic plan.
• Actively seek out professional development and growth opportunities.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Abuse Risk Management Standards:

• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with students.
• Attends required abuse risk management training.
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising students. 
• Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Working Environment:

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, climbing ladders, and/or pulling. 
• Generally 20% sitting, 40% walking and 40% standing. 
• Minimal temperature variations.
• Generally hazard free environment. 

Requirements

• BA or BFA in Art, MFA preferred
• Demonstrated passion for teaching and for Art
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks simultaneously
• Ability to collaborate successfully and work cheerfully
• Knowledge and working experience of a variety of materials and methods with an emphasis on studio art.