6-8 Visual Arts Teacher

Head-Royce School is seeking a culturally responsive, flexible, enthusiastic, and innovative Visual Arts teacher to teach Studio Art and Ceramics to 6th through 8th-grade students.

Requirements

• Expertise in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, and other art forms.
• Experience with clay, glazes, kiln operation, hand and wheel throwing techniques, and studio safety.
• Thorough understanding of art history and contemporary critical discourse around art practice.
• Collaborative, collegial, flexible colleague with the Visual and Performing Arts Department.
• Familiarity with Project Zero’s Studio Habits of Mind.
• Clear communicator with students, colleagues and parents.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of and curiosity regarding curriculum design, varied pedagogical approaches as well as different styles and types of assessment.
• Proficiency in industry-standard digital art tools.
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling, composition, and design principles.
• Effective classroom management and the ability to engage and motivate adolescent learners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to integrate technology meaningfully into a project-based learning environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts, Education, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Valid teaching credential or demonstrated equivalent experience in a school or educational setting.
• Prior experience teaching or working with middle school-aged students strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with both 2-D and 3-D art forms.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance