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The Galloway School is Hiring an Upper Learning Long Term Visual Arts (3D) Substitute Teacher Near Atlanta, GA
Title:
Upper Learning Visual Arts (3D) Teacher
Long-Term Substitute
Reports to:
Director of Fine Arts
General Status:
Long-Term Substitute (Maternity
Leave)
Dates needed:
October 2024- March 2025
In the absence of the regular teacher, the long term substitute teacher is responsible for teaching a full load of Upper
Learning 3D Visual Arts classes. Ideally, one candidate would teach all classes, but if necessary, we can split into two disciplines
(photography / ceramics).
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Photography 1 2
- Photography Curriculum - Our photography courses cover the basics of darkroom photography with some
- Ceramics 1
- Ceramics Curriculum - Our ceramics programs include both hand building and wheel throwing.
- AP Art
- AP Art - Students create a portfolio of work in their course of study. While these 12th grade students have
ceramics studio, and wood shop. The curriculum helps them develop a sustained investigation around an
idea.
- Sculpture
- Sculpture Curriculum - This course provides an introduction to multiple construction techniques as well as
a chance for students to learn about different contemporary artists.
Upper Learning faculty are also expected to fulfill all level-specific responsibilities, including attending all UL level faculty meetings,
professional development days, and Arts Faculty department meetings.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities include and are not limited to:
- Teach five sections of Visual Arts courses in Upper Learning.
- Deliver curriculum, assign related coursework and track student performance.
- Evaluate student progress (academic updates, progress reports).
- Embody and advocate for the mission and vision of the school.
- Collaborate closely with Visual Arts faculty, the Director of Fine Arts, and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous
- Participate constructively and collaboratively in professional development, grade level, and department meetings.
- Maintain a safe, comfortable, inclusive and engaging classroom environment with positive ensemble culture.
- Communicate with parents in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Darkroom Maintenance
- Maintaining a darkroom
- Mixing chemicals and keeping supplies (film, photographic paper, etc) ready for student use
- Maintaining a safe, clean environment in the darkroom including keeping supplies organized, trays and sink
- Keeping cameras organized and making sure they are in working condition
- Ceramics Studio Maintenance
- Process and Recycle clay - In our studio we have a process of slaking clay in a bucket, drying on a plaster
- Responsible for all firing. We have two electric kilns.
- Organize and maintain supply levels for glazes
- Bachelor’s degree required
Experience: 1-3 years of teaching experience in an independent
school preferred
Competencies:
- Ability to work with a wide range of student
- Demonstrates a comfort with technology
- Adept at creating arts-focused lesson plans with
relevant learning goals, dynamic activities, and clear
assessments for students
- Committed to cultural competence and diversity of
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and
- Maintains healthy boundaries with students,
- Experience with a wet darkroom and black and
- Experience with manual film cameras and enlargers
- Basic familiarity with Photoshop
- Knowledge of ceramic hand building and wheel
- Ability to lift 50 lbs boxes of clay
- Knowledge of ceramic firing using an electric kiln
- Experience recycling clay and using a pug mill
- Experience with a wood shop that includes a panel
saw, mitre saw, table saw, and CNC Router
THE GALLOWAY SCHOOL MISSION
The Galloway School is a community where learning is joyful, individuals are valued, and self-discovery is encouraged. Galloway
students confidently embrace challenges while developing the knowledge, skills, and cultural competence to thrive as enlightened
contributors in their chosen pathways.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION STATEMENT
At The Galloway School, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral parts of our mission, history, culture, and identity. The
members of the school value and affirm the individuality of each person in our community. We truly commit to having a diverse
community and intentionally supporting these efforts through our policies, curricula, programming, and resources. The Galloway
School continuously examines and renews our commitment to fostering a community that welcomes and respects each individual.
Job Summary
Full Time
Elementary & Secondary Education
$47k-79k (estimate)
05/04/2024
07/03/2024
gallowayschool.org
ATLANTA, GA
100 - 200
1969
DR LINDA MARTINSON
$10M - $50M
Elementary & Secondary Education
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About The Galloway School
Galloway is the philosophically grounded, learner-focused independent school where students age 3 through grade 12 develop an abiding love for learning. Preparing students to live successfully as enlightened citizens in a changing world, our community embraces diversity, insists upon common decency, and fosters human dignity. Through innovation, enthusiasm, and high expectations, Galloway draws students joyfully into learning and cultivates the intrinsic curiosity and unrepeatable talents of each one.
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