High School Art Teacher

Cristo Rey Jesuit•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cristo Rey Jesuit is seeking an innovative, student-centered Art Teacher to inspire creativity, technical skill, and artistic expression in a diverse college preparatory environment. This educator will teach visual arts courses at both the junior and senior grade levels. The successful candidate will have considerable skill in designing curriculum, identifying artistic skills and techniques to emphasize, and in helping build engaging, rigorous fine arts curricula that reflect both the Jesuit tradition of “Finding God in All Things” and the school's overarching mission of forming Men and Women for Others.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in the content area and at least 12 credit hours in education.
Candidates without state certification must complete state certification within the first two years of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree is preferred.
State of Texas Teacher's Certification strongly preferred.
3-5 years teaching experience in marginalized communities is preferred.
Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach multiple levels of visual arts courses for students in grades 11-12.
Develop engaging lessons through a culturally relevant lens that engage predominantly first generation, low-income students and that foster creativity, artistic confidence, and technical proficiency.
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying artistic backgrounds and abilities.
Assess student learning through portfolios, projects, critiques, exhibitions, and other authentic measures.
Set and maintain high academic standards for all students, all in the context of an organized, safe, and welcoming studio environment.
Adhere to mastery-based grading policy; update grades in a timely manner, according to department and administration requirements
Build an appropriate level of trust and rapport with students; redirect student behavior as needed
Lead and guide the development, publication and distribution of the annual school yearbook.
Incorporate the development and publication of yearbook into class curriculum, actively engaging student participation in the process.
Encourage students to develop both artistic skill and creative confidence.
Prepare interested students for college portfolios, competitions, exhibitions, and scholarships.
Foster collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Celebrate student work through displays, exhibitions, and community showcases.
Commit to our mission to inspire and prepare students of limited economic resources to succeed in college and lead their communities as compassionate, committed, and competent men and women for others for the greater glory of God.
Participate in the school community through supervision duties, retreats, and special events.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and school leaders to improve student learning, participating in professional development, and providing and receiving feedback from school leaders.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and school leaders to integrate visual arts across academic disciplines where appropriate.
Participate fully in faculty meetings, professional development, retreats, and school activities.
Support the mission of Cristo Rey Jesuit through active participation in school life.
Foster relationships with families and communicate effectively to address student challenges, concerns, and successes.