What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Teacher position at Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart Career Center?
Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton, New Jersey, an independent, Catholic, diverse all-girls preschool to 12th grade Sacred Heart School with a mission to educate the whole child and inspire young women to lead lives of exceptional leadership and service, is searching for a Part-Time Lower School Art Teacher.
The ideal candidate has expertise in their field, a passion for curricular innovation, a proven ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting, and a strong belief in all-girls education. An equal opportunity employer, Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is looking for an anti-racist educator committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging who will demonstrate cross-cultural awareness in their teaching and leadership practices. The school seeks candidates who can:
● Create a joyful, inclusive classroom/work environment that promotes the mission and Goals of Stuart.
● Design and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that cover a variety of media, including drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and digital art.
● Guide students in using artistic tools and techniques while encouraging original expression and "happy accidents."
● Work collaboratively with curriculum leaders, specialists, and support staff.
● Use multicultural teaching/leadership methods, materials, and resources that reflect multiple perspectives.
● Integrate lessons on famous artists, diverse cultural traditions, and historical movements to provide context to the creative process.
● Show ability to confidently address behavioral issues and other challenges that may arrive in the classroom in order to maintain a safe learning environment that invites belonging and developmentally appropriate routines and practices.
● Maintain an organized, safe, and inspiring studio environment. This includes managing high-energy transitions and the (sometimes messy) logistics of art supplies.
● Take part in shared responsibilities and duties across the school day and week.
● Engage in professional development opportunities to further develop inclusive teaching and leadership practices.