National Cathedral School seeks an innovative and collaborative Middle School art teacher who believes in the power of young women and is dedicated to nurturing their curiosity and potential. This full-time position will teach all Middle School art classes (grades 7-8), which explore a wide variety of art topics, tools, and materials. This position may also teach some in 6th grade or in the US as we expand our offerings for grades 9-12. Working creatively in the art department and integrating art with the Middle School team and curriculum is highly desired.

The ideal candidate: 

• Demonstrates pedagogical skill with the ability to differentiate to meet the needs of a variety of learners.
• Exhibits content-specific knowledge in a variety of art-making techniques, art history, critical making, and aesthetics.
• Uses a variety of approaches to deliver instruction and ensure student mastery.
• Enjoys being an active member of the school community that extends beyond the classroom.
• Has relevant teaching experience or a degree in art education or studio art.
• Displays strong classroom management skills.
• Understands and appreciates working with students of this age by providing a safe, nurturing environment in which students can thrive.
• Possesses at least a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching a full-time load, approximately 4 sections based in Middle School with the possibility of an Upper School or 6th grade class.
• Participating and collaborating within the full department to ensure excellent scope and sequence.
• Working collaboratively with MS colleagues to create interdisciplinary art projects to enhance the student experience.
• Serving as an advisor and advocating for students in this capacity.
• Communicating with colleagues, students and parents on a regular basis.

Teachers are on campus from 7:45 am to approximately 4 pm.  Additional responsibilities include participating in department, division and faculty meetings, holding regular office hours,  as well as attending chapel, cathedral services, and assemblies.  Faculty participate in the life of the school by supervising a study hall and sponsoring a student club.

Salary and Benefits: 

The full time salary for this position is $65,000-$140,000.  The exact salary is determined based on education and teaching experience using a step scale. Benefits available include medical, dental, life insurance, a retirement plan with a school contribution, free parking or transit benefits, and lunch without charge, as well as support for professional development experiences. Additional stipends are available for coaching middle or upper school sports.

• A sample lesson that the applicant has used with students
• Images of 10-20 student work samples (these do not need to be connected to the sample lesson)
• Images of 10-20 professional works of art
• An artist statement

About National Cathedral School

The National Cathedral School is grounded in the Episcopal promise to honor the dignity of every human being. We believe a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community fosters intellectual excellence and empathy needed to amplify the collective power of young women to enrich and improve a dynamic world. We therefore seek candidates who will embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to ensure a strongly connected and engaged community in and outside of the classroom. National Cathedral School serves 587 students in grades 4 through 12. Faculty and staff are curious, intellectually flexible, and collaborative, and they view education as an engaging vocation. Our students are engaged, fun, and kind, and they love to be challenged and viewed as confident individuals. Faculty and staff maintain a lively conversation about the meaning of an excellent education, an interest in pedagogy, and innovative uses of technology. As an Episcopal school, NCS welcomes people of all backgrounds and faiths while maintaining a close identity with Washington National Cathedral's commitment to being a house of prayer for all people.

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