Visual Arts K-8 Teacher

Graland Country Day School•Denver, CO

11d•$58,000 - $83,500

About The Position

Graland Country Day School is seeking a K-8 visual arts teacher. In addition to possessing a degree in the visual arts, the successful candidate will be an experienced teacher who understands school environments and the unique needs of both Lower and Middle School students. This candidate thrives when working collaboratively, has innovative ideas, integrates learning and is skilled at working and building relationships with students, faculty and families. Additionally, the candidate should be experienced at creating a culturally responsive classroom. Teachers are responsible for fostering students' love of learning and the development of academic and social-emotional skills necessary to thrive. The visual arts curriculum at Graland blends best practices in traditional and contemporary pedagogy with experiential and innovative instructional practices. Graland’s curriculum is scaffolded from year-to-year and often integrates with core classroom curricula. Drawing, painting, multimedia, sculpture, ceramics, and printmaking dominate the covered concepts. This position is one of three visual arts teachers within the larger Visual and Performing Arts team. Together, the visual arts teachers collaboratively plan curriculum and the annual art show. Additionally, it comes with the opportunity to work with various departments across the school, such as Gates Innovation, After School Programming, and Middle School Advisory. This position has the potential to chaperone trips and lead Middle School clubs, and will support daily operations with supervision duties of recess or the lunchroom. Teaching across the K-8 landscape requires faculty members to be knowledgeable about the developmental stages of growth, be flexible thinkers and able to transition their focus easily. Lower School classrooms are grounded in the Responsive Classroom approach which builds relationships and strong classroom communities. Being adept at collaborating not only with departmental teams, but also with core classroom teachers and innovation coaches is an expectation. We celebrate collaboration and faculty who support initiatives outside of their immediate realm.

Requirements

Be an experienced educator, experience with K - Grade 8 students preferred
Have a bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in fine arts or art education preferred
Have passion and expertise in experiential and expeditionary learning
Possess strong organization and communication skills
Ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, administration and parents/guardians
Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development opportunities
Have the ability to see the big picture and understands logistics planning for seamless execution
Have the ability to motivate, support and lead others
Bring a growth mindset and excitement to further the school’s vision

Responsibilities

Collaboratively plan curriculum
Plan the annual art show
Work with various departments across the school, such as Gates Innovation, After School Programming, and Middle School Advisory
Chaperone trips
Lead Middle School clubs
Support daily operations with supervision duties of recess or the lunchroom