At Oak Hall School, educators who value nurturing young learners are the heart of our welcoming and supportive learning community. Our Lower School (Preschool through 5th grade) seeks to develop inquisitive thinkers and joyful learners, and to plant the seeds for lifelong learning. School life for Oak Hall students in these early years of development is designed to provide opportunities for young learners to embrace and explore their intellectual curiosities within a warm, welcoming and supportive educational environment that prioritizes character development and personal growth.
The Arts are a key component of our mission, and in advancing that mission, we are seeking a passionate Art Educator to lead our Lower School program, with an emphasis on nurturing students' appreciation of art, developing artistic skills and a basic understanding of artistic concepts, and instilling a joy for artistic expression.
If you are an arts educator looking to guide young learners in advancing their artistic skills, and to become part of a growth-oriented learning community, we'd love to learn more about you- and give you the opportunity to learn more about us. A bachelor’s degree in Art, Education, or related artistic or educational field is required, with a master's degree preferred. Art educators with the ability and desire to inspire and engage students with enthusiasm and creativity, and who embrace the concept of whole-child education in a mission-driven, nurturing environment, are highly encouraged to apply. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2nd, 2024.Key Responsibilities

• Support the mission of Oak Hall School
• Plan and creatively teach students how to express themselves through art, with developmentally appropriate lessons in multiple modes (e.g., clay, drawing, painting, printmaking, fiber arts, collage, and photography)
• Incorporate art history into the program
• Create an environment that fosters creativity and allows students to behave as practicing artists who envision, express, observe, persist, develop craft, explore, reflect, and understand art
• Foster a vision of art that supports the mission of the school
• Promote a positive classroom environment and demonstrate strong classroom management skills to create and maintain a learning environment that ensures high levels of learning for all students
• Provide active and engaging hands-on experiences as part of the curriculum
• Work collaboratively with the other Fine Arts Faculty to create interdisciplinary units, share resources, and develop opportunities to showcase collaborative Fine Arts efforts
• Develop and execute a distinctive event to showcase art for Lower School students, annually
• Work collaboratively with the Lower School Music team to create sets, backdrops, and props, including student made art, for Lower School musicals and for the OneSchool Musical
• Be familiar with various technologies such as iPads to teach technology-inspired lessons such as iPad drawing and stop motion animation
• Utilize project based learning
• Assess and document each students performance/progress to meet the School's standards, and provide feedback to students and their parents, as needed
• Be an active member of, and work collaboratively with, the Lower School team, the Fine Arts Department, and the greater Oak Hall community
• Serve as a mentor and advocate for your students
• Be a role model of integrity and professionalism
• Meet regular and predictable attendance requirements, including attending division and other school meetings, professional days, and other required events.
• Adhere to School policies as described in the Employee Handbook and other materials
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications And Attributes

• Bachelors degree in Art or Art Education, required
• Masters Degree, preferred
• Three years of experience as an Art teacher in similar position, preferred
• Knowledge of and practice in current art education and innovative approaches to teaching art
• Possess a working knowledge of traditional and contemporary modes of art making
• Ability and willingness to assist with set, backdrop, and prop design and creation for musicals
• Be comfortable and adept with the effective use of technology in the learning process
• Knowledge and understanding of various learning styles and differentiated instruction
• Ability to inspire, engage, empower, and educate and evaluate students with vigor and creativity
• A history of commitment to professional development and life-long learning
• The ability to work positively and professionally with students, parents and faculty
• A high degree of professionalism, collegiality, and personal conduct both in and outside of school
• Ability, willingness, and judgment to communicate thoroughly, accurately, and concisely with all constituents in a school environment, both verbally and in writing
• Enthusiasm and commitment to the vision and Mission of the School

Oak Hall is proud to offer a comprehensive employee compensation package, including a competitive salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and generous retirement plan options to benefits- eligible employees.Oak Hall School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Oak Hall’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, or other legally-protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.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 US. 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 Everify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.