High School Art Teacher

Gann Academy is hiring an Art Teacher to instruct in Media Arts and Pottery. If you are someone who combines artistic expertise with a passion for developing engaging, student-centered curriculum that moves students toward skill and content mastery, then we want to talk to you! The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in graphic design, photography (digital and film), video production, emerging media tools, and ceramics. This full-time teaching role includes classroom instruction, student advising, and active participation in community life. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Teaching Duties 

Teach arts courses across multiple levels, including Graphic Design, Pottery, and 9th Grade Media Arts Foundations

Design lessons with clear objectives, compelling activities, and thoughtful assessments 

Offer differentiated instruction to serve a wide range of learners

Communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues in person and via email

Maintain classroom materials, including digital equipment, darkroom tools, pottery wheels, and kiln

Contribute to interdisciplinary projects and student exhibitions Community Involvement & Engagement

Serve as a student advisor or the equivalent

Serve as club advisor or the equivalent

Attend and participate in community programs outside the classroom during school hours, modeling and encouraging appropriate behavior while monitoring students during events and programming 

Attend and participate in open houses, graduation, and other special events that may take place in the evenings and/or on weekends   Collaborative Responsibilities  

Work with students outside of the classroom as needed  

Collaborate with colleagues across all departments  

Attend and participate in department meetings; collaborate with department members and the instructional director on curriculum development, lesson planning, student issues, and department initiatives

Assist colleagues with substitution when able; arrange and communicate class coverage as needed   Professional Development, Growth, and Training

Attend and participate in all faculty/staff workday programs, in-service training (including both August and June in-service days), orientation programs, seminars, and safety training/drills

Pursue professional development opportunities in or out of school; display willingness and ability to grow, learn, and practice self-reflection; work with an instructional director and other members of the faculty and administration on educational and pedagogical growth and innovative tools and techniques in and out of the classroom QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors Degree is required; Masters Degree is preferred

Strong organizational skills

A commitment to student centered, mastery based teaching

Strong portfolio in graphic design, photography, video, or multimedia

Fluency with industry standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite

Experience working with both digital and analog media, including DSLR cameras, editing software, and darkroom processes

Proficiency in ceramics techniques

Able to manage and maintain classroom technology and creative equipment

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Proficient in English to carry out work as assigned EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Salary is $55,000-$90,000 commensurate with experience and education  

Professional development 

Comprehensive benefits package featuring generous paid time off policies, including sick time, paid vacation, personal days, and U.S. holidays, plus up to an additional 15 days off for Jewish Holidays 

Short Fridays  

Comprehensive health insurance 

Retirement plan (403B) match starting immediately! 

Hungry? Gann has a full-service kosher dairy dining hall, complete with a fresh salad bar and multiple hot meal options 

Free parking! 

Fitness facilities for our faculty and staff 

Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance ABOUT OUR TEAM Our Humanities team comprises talented professionals who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to instructing and engaging students in the study of the arts, English, history, and world languages. Gann’s outstanding faculty sharpens our students’ intellect, challenging them to become analytical, creative, empathetic, and out-of-the-box thinkers. Each art teacher at Gann is a professional artist in their respective discipline, committed to inspiring our students to self-actualize through artistic expression. We believe that the arts provide a unique framework for our students to develop essential skills for success in high school and beyond, including risk-taking, critical thinking, collaboration, and iteration. ABOUT GANN Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish high school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential, including intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical pursuits. Our faculty, comprising both Jewish and non-Jewish educators, facilitates the students' journey. We seek teachers who are committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice; supporting diverse learners in the classroom; and connecting with students outside the classroom, both formally and informally.   Gann Academy is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that enables talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to thrive. We believe that including diverse perspectives will enhance our work and yield better societal and learning outcomes for all. All employees participate in this commitment, whether internally by building a welcoming workplace culture or externally by ensuring inclusive engagement with families and other community members.  Perhaps most of all, Gann offers a community of innovative, collaborative, and compassionate professionals who care about their work, their school, and their colleagues. We help one another learn, solve problems, and have fun. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS  Physical demands include dexterity for operating office machines and supplies, such as computers, telephones, electronic calculators, copy machines, and printers. Stooping, bending, and reaching for files or supplies, as well as sitting or standing for extended periods, are common.  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  Gann Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status.   ACCOMMODATION  External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with a reasonable accommodation, as determined by management on a case-by-case basis.  E-VERIFY  This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.

Salary : $55,000 - $90,000