High School Art Teacher

Prizmah•Waltham, MA

4d•$55,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Gann Academy is hiring an Art Teacher to instruct in Media Arts and Pottery. If you are someone who combines artistic expertise with a passion for developing engaging, student-centered curriculum that moves students toward skill and content mastery, then we want to talk to you! The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in graphic design, photography (digital and film), video production, emerging media tools, and ceramics. This full-time teaching role includes classroom instruction, student advising, and active participation in community life.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree is required; Masters Degree is preferred
Strong organizational skills
A commitment to student centered, mastery based teaching
Strong portfolio in graphic design, photography, video, or multimedia
Fluency with industry standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite
Experience working with both digital and analog media, including DSLR cameras, editing software, and darkroom processes
Proficiency in ceramics techniques
Able to manage and maintain classroom technology and creative equipment
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Proficient in English to carry out work as assigned

Responsibilities

Teach arts courses across multiple levels, including Graphic Design, Pottery, and 9th Grade Media Arts Foundations
Design lessons with clear objectives, compelling activities, and thoughtful assessments
Offer differentiated instruction to serve a wide range of learners
Communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues in person and via email
Maintain classroom materials, including digital equipment, darkroom tools, pottery wheels, and kiln
Contribute to interdisciplinary projects and student exhibitions
Serve as a student advisor or the equivalent
Serve as club advisor or the equivalent
Attend and participate in community programs outside the classroom during school hours, modeling and encouraging appropriate behavior while monitoring students during events and programming
Attend and participate in open houses, graduation, and other special events that may take place in the evenings and/or on weekends
Work with students outside of the classroom as needed
Collaborate with colleagues across all departments
Attend and participate in department meetings; collaborate with department members and the instructional director on curriculum development, lesson planning, student issues, and department initiatives
Assist colleagues with substitution when able; arrange and communicate class coverage as needed
Attend and participate in all faculty/staff workday programs, in-service training (including both August and June in-service days), orientation programs, seminars, and safety training/drills
Pursue professional development opportunities in or out of school; display willingness and ability to grow, learn, and practice self-reflection; work with an instructional director and other members of the faculty and administration on educational and pedagogical growth and innovative tools and techniques in and out of the classroom

Benefits

Salary is $55,000-$90,000 commensurate with experience and education
Professional development
Comprehensive benefits package featuring generous paid time off policies, including sick time, paid vacation, personal days, and U.S. holidays, plus up to an additional 15 days off for Jewish Holidays
Short Fridays
Comprehensive health insurance
Retirement plan (403B) match starting immediately!
Hungry? Gann has a full-service kosher dairy dining hall, complete with a fresh salad bar and multiple hot meal options
Free parking!
Fitness facilities for our faculty and staff
Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance