Ms-Us Art & Ceramics Teacher

Job Details

Job Location:

1700 SW 75TH ST., BUILDING B - GAINESVILLE, FL 32607

Position Type:
Full-Time, 10 month

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage:
Negligible

Job Category:
Education

Oak Hall School, a private independent day school in Gainesville, Florida, is a learning community where students, with the support of their teachers and parents, have an abundance of opportunity to learn to grow as people, to challenge themselves in academics, the arts, and athletics, and to learn to care for others. Our commitment to the Arts is deeply embedded in the School’s mission of being a welcoming, diverse and supportive learning community, empowering students to pursue their academic, artistic and athletic passions.

In addition to prioritizing and embracing the arts for all students throughout our school community, our Arts Conservatory, as part of our Distinguished Scholars Program, provides exceptionally talented students with a myriad of opportunities to develop their artistic skills and hone their craft in a supportive learning community.

• Actively support the mission of Oak Hall School in all aspects of student and family engagement.
• Display a One-School mindset, working across divisions with consideration for consistency and alignment.
• Develop a rapport with students that emphasizes the wellness and emotional development of the adolescent child.
• Showcase work as a proficient and active artist willing to collaborate with other fine arts focus areas.
• Plan, organize curriculum, and teach Advanced Placement art classes to meet College Board requirements as designated.
• Demonstrate flexibility in planning and creatively teaching students with an understanding of different techniques, including ceramics (throwing on pottery wheel, sculpture, hand‑building), printmaking, beginning and advanced drawing and painting, and other 2D & 3D creations.
• Possess extensive knowledge of glazing and firing ceramics and use of Skutt kiln.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate concepts clearly and concisely to foster an innovative and creative learning environment.
• Plan and execute a balanced art program and organize class time so that instruction and hands‑on activities can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Utilize repertoire of all types of art appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
• Communicate with parents and school staff on individual student progress.
• Plan, organize, and direct visual arts recitals to showcase the talents of Arts Conservatory students individually and as part of a broader advancement of the Distinguished Scholars program.
• Collaborate with other members of the Fine Arts Department to plan, organize, and produce sets and backdrops for the annual One School Musical, which includes students from Lower, Middle, and Upper School.
• Collaborate with the Fine Arts Department to develop and showcase student work for school‑wide special events.
• Work collaboratively with the other Fine Arts Faculty to create interdisciplinary units, share resources, and develop opportunities to showcase collaborative Fine Arts efforts.
• Assess and document each student’s progress to meet school standards, and provide feedback to students and their parents as needed.
• Effectively incorporate national and state art education standards and benchmarks into a developmentally appropriate, sequential and diverse curriculum.
• Instruct, conduct, and arrange material for traditional and non‑traditional arts and design students to express themselves through art with a developmentally appropriate and balanced approach.
• Organize planning periods and class time so that preparation and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Be a role model of integrity and professionalism.
• Meet regular and predictable attendance requirements, including attending division and other school meetings, professional days, pre‑ and post‑planning days, graduation, and other required events.
• Adhere to School policies as described in the Employee Handbook and other materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education or Art.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in…