Wayne Country Day School seeks a committed, skilled, and energetic teacher to join our team. They will be responsible for teaching art to students in alignment with our school’s mission of preparation and formation of students for the world beyond college.

The ideal candidate possesses a passion for teaching, a team-oriented approach to collegiality, enthusiasm for creating and implementing an innovative curriculum, strong interpersonal skills, and a deep knowledge of child development. This is a unique opportunity to build a program in a community eager for more performance options.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging lessons in visual art mediums and if possible diverse forms of media and design.
• Implement and maintain effective classroom management systems.
• Prepare student reporting and grades, which includes narrative descriptions of students' strengths and challenges.
• Communicate regularly with families about curriculum and student progress.
• Design and execute regular student performances.
• Utilize and maximize regular professional development opportunities.
• Update curriculum and materials as needed.
• Participate in the school community, including faculty meetings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of child development, best practices, and current trends in education.
• Demonstrated classroom management skills, including time, space, and materials for most effective learning
• Experience with diverse instructional strategies.
• Excellent knowledge of creating student artistic performance.
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to integrate technology effectively.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree is required.
• A minimum of three years of teaching or a related discipline is preferred.
• Prior experience in performance and music education is preferred.
• Salary is dependent on experience. Benefits include generous paid time off, health insurance, retirement plan, and tuition discount for children of employees enrolled at the school.

Candidates should send the information listed below as a single pdf file to Barbara Baker at

• A cover letter, explaining your strengths as a candidate and why you are interested in the position.
• Résumé
• A statement describing your outlook and philosophy of education and performing arts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person