MIddle/Lower School Art Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Breck School

Job Description

Title : Middle School / Lower School Art Teacher

FLSA Status : Exempt

Reports to : Division Director and Department Chair

Updated : 7 / 2024

All positions are in person

School Overview

Breck School is a preschool through twelve, coeducational college preparatory, Episcopal day school located in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with a national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts.

Our School’s Episcopal roots are lived through an unwavering commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging where we respect the dignity of every human being.

We prioritize lifelong learning and a commitment to the greater good.

We are a community of highly engaged and motivated students, faculty, staff, and school leaders focused on building trusting relationships and strong academic scholarship through a practice of bridging research to practice.

Upon graduation, Breck students are prepared for a life of intellectual curiosity, self-knowledge, and social responsibility, matriculating to colleges and universities throughout the world.

Position Overview

Responsible for organizing, implementing, and providing an educational program where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychological growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Planning and Instruction

Demonstrates knowledge of and proficiency with subject matter

Designs and implements effective instruction to engage student learning

Plans and delivers instruction for a variety of learners

Develops lessons that consider multiple perspectives

Motivates students to engage in the learning process

Understands and uses assessment to promote student learning

Classroom Environment

Creates an environment that promotes respect, rapport, and learning

Establishes effective relationships with students

Communicates clear and consistent expectations for learning, behavior, and achievement

Monitors and manages student behavior effectively

Communication

Communicates effectively with families, students, and colleagues

Communicates student progress in a timely and thorough manner

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills

Professional Responsibility

Supports the mission and values of the school

Supports the programs and priorities of the department, division, and school

Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with faculty, students, and parents

Maintains confidentiality

Demonstrates professional behavior

Seeks and develops opportunities for professional growth

Attends and participates in required meetings, school events, and committee work

Performs duties as required / requested

Education and / or Experience :

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum 3 years classroom teaching experience preferred

Experience with using technology in teaching and learning