Faculty Position - Grades 7-8 Art Teacher

Job Overview

The Potomac School art department is seeking candidates for a grades 7-8 art teacher vacancy for the  school year. This is a full‑time position reporting to the head of the intermediate school and is responsible for teaching five classes of art, as well as advising a group of students.

Location:

The Potomac School, McLean, VA 22101
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Job Category:
Education

• Demonstrate artistic ability and personal leadership qualities to inspire student learning, by understanding the knowledge base and developmental characteristics of 7-8th graders.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials in a manner that inspires independent learning and facilitates active improvisation using various teaching methods.
• Instruct students in studio methods and with a variety of materials.
• Teach visual art curriculum, evaluate students’ progress, inform parents of progress.
• Maintain accurate attendance records; manage classroom and discipline procedures to ensure an environment conducive to learning.
• Meet with parents to discuss student progress and concerns.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops.
• Work in an organized, collaborative, dependable, patient, and creative manner.
• Advise a small group of Intermediate School students by developing meaningful relationships with them and supporting their academic and social‑emotional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in art and design or a related field with a minimum of two years’ experience teaching.
• Ability to communicate, motivate, and understand students, attending to their educational and emotional needs.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teachers, support staff, parents and members of the community.
• Ability to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences in students and use different teaching methods that inspire high student achievement.
• Ability to teach visual art in grades 7-8.
• Strong direct personal experience in studio arts.
• Experience teaching in a range of studio art media and methods with an emphasis on drawing, printmaking, painting, and sculpture.
• Skilled in effective communication.