Fine Arts Teacher

Position Summary

We are seeking an innovative, student-centered Fine Arts Teacher to inspire middle and high school students through a dynamic visual arts curriculum. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching both middle school and high school learners and possess expertise in traditional fine arts and contemporary design practices. This educator will foster creativity, critical thinking, craftsmanship, and artistic confidence while helping students develop strong technical skills and personal artistic voices.

The successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and related applications) and integrate digital design, visual communication, and creative technology into the art curriculum. Candidates should also possess expertise in drawing, painting, mixed media, and human-centered design, with specialized experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Ceramics, Clay, and Sculpture
• Printmaking
• Book Arts and Bookmaking

Full-time faculty teach four sections in Upper School, Middle School, or a mixture of both divisions with two or three different course preparations, participate in coaching two sports/activities or the equivalent, and serve as an advisor. Teachers also collaborate and innovate with colleagues across different curricular areas and divisions, and attend weekly staff meetings for subject areas and divisions.

Teaching and learning revolve around a competency-based education system aligned with our Pillars:
Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Human-Centered Design, Integrated & Experiential Learning, and Belonging & Togetherness. This system assesses "Pillar" competencies applicable across all academic departments, as well as department-specific competencies, to demonstrate expertise in a particular subject. The NEIA values of equity, agency, and adaptability are deeply embedded in this approach, ensuring that students develop skills crucial for the next generation of leaders.

NEIA's educational process extends beyond traditional classrooms, encompassing activities such as advocacy groups, after-school activities, residential programs, service projects, expeditions, and internships. These activities embody and promote NEIA's values, striving to provide an innovative, relevant, and future-focused learning experience. At its core, NEIA believes in the transformative power of empathy, curiosity, and collaboration in making a positive impact on the world.

Teachers invest deeply in the school's community by participating in the advising (called Advocacy at NEIA) program with a group of five to eight students, contributing to social and emotional learning initiatives, participating in extracurricular activities such as explorations and clubs, and chaperoning weekend activities once or twice each term. The role is integral to enhancing the overall student experience and requires a commitment to the various facets of school life at NEIA.

Under the supervision and guidance of the Dean of Innovation, Design & Entrepreneurship & IDE Academy, teachers are responsible for preparing lesson plans, regularly updating curriculum, and collaborating with colleagues. Their duties include assessing student work and performance through NEIA's competency-based model, providing feedback, documenting student progress, writing student report notes, and assigning learning extensions. Teachers are expected to create and manage a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential and accomplish the learning goals of NEIA.

Finally, teachers are also expected to understand and apply human-centered design as a process, and to embed it as an ethos across our program.

• Embody NEIA's principles of empathy, equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaboration in all work activities and actions.
• Develop engaging, educational, and exciting integrated and experiential curriculum and lesson plans tailored to students' interests and needs.
• Implement classroom management strategies to maintain student focus and productivity.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional techniques to accommodate students' diverse needs and learning styles, aligning with individual learning plans where applicable.
• Regularly assess student progress through NEIA's competency system, providing timely and constructive feedback and informing students about their performance.
• Build positive relationships with students to foster their academic growth and development.
• Collaborate with other teachers, administrators, and school counselors to enhance student learning experience.
• Identify students facing learning or emotional challenges or home situations, and work with the Student Support Team to provide necessary resources and support.
• Stay informed about and actively utilize individual learning plans in teaching and student interactions.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding students' performance and…