Middle School Visual Arts Instructor
The Ellis School, the only pre-kindergarten to grade 12 independent all-girls day school in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Middle School Visual Arts instructor beginning in August 2024.
This position will be 80% full time equivalency and will include full benefits. Responsibilities include teaching Middle School Visual Arts and advising eight to ten students. Other duties, including—but not limited to—proctoring study halls, chaperoning, and committee work are integral to the role of Middle School faculty members.
Qualifications
This position will include teaching 2D, 3D, and digital art to students in grades 5-8. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience and be a practicing artist. Undergraduate studies with a focus on 2D or 3D visual art or a related studio arts/arts education field are required. Candidates should have a strong 2D studio and technology background, with experience teaching drawing, painting, printmaking, and/or design concepts. In addition, candidates should be able to work with students in a variety of materials and 3D mediums, including clay and sculpture. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven ability to work collaboratively and a clear commitment to using innovative pedagogical practices and technology to enhance instruction. Candidates must also have excellent communication skills, demonstrate a strong belief in all-girls education, and be enthusiastic about working with and teaching adolescents.
Job responsibilities will include:
- Assessing student progress and performance in art, as well as in areas of social interaction, behavior, and emotional growth.
- Effectively and collaboratively working in a team of visual art instructors in a dynamic, multi-divisional art department.
- Being proficient with computer literacy for both administrative and instructional purposes, as well as having strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Working with colleagues in preparing and exhibiting student artwork throughout the year.
- Partnering with colleagues in other important duties across the life of the school; advisory program, off-site education experiences, activities/clubs program, etc.
The Ellis School community pursues, supports, and embraces diversity of all kinds, recognizing the collective strength derived from our individual differences. We are committed to creating a school environment in which all students feel welcome, known, heard, safe, and treated fairly, while establishing ourselves as a leader in equity and justice initiatives.
- We recognize and celebrate the unique value and dignity of every student.
- We commit to doing the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally and externally.
- We foster authentic and reciprocal relationships with families.
- We strive to teach a culturally sustaining curriculum and engage in culturally sustaining instructional practices.
To Apply
Candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Wendy Wu at opportunities@theellisschool.org. Preference will be given to applications submitted before March 15, 2024.
Questions about this teaching position may be directed to Peter Barbor, Incoming Visual Arts Department Chair, at barborp@theellisschool.org.
