The Position: We seek a motivated and creative member of our arts team, who understands how young people learn, to teach appreciation and creation of joyful and expressive visual arts. The teacher, in collaboration with the arts team and grade level teaching teams, plans and executes developmentally appropriate lessons that meet the needs of Glen Urquhart School students. This is a full time position, though part-time could be considered.

Key Responsibilities: As an independent day school, we expect teachers to become involved in the life of the school. Beyond classroom work, teachers attend weekly school meetings, school functions, and community events. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the mission and philosophy of the school

• Develop and support a curriculum that provides a balanced approach to art education, including exposure to a variety of artists and mediums

• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters respect, collaboration, and self-expression

• Develop and teach a program that includes fundamental fine arts skills, techniques and media, art history, and a cross-curricular and culturally diverse curriculum with lessons that are interdisciplinary and thematic

• Working collaboratively with grade level teams

• Work with the Art Department around shared goals and outcomes

• Keeping accurate and up-to-date records on student progress

• Meeting with the administrators as scheduled