Art and Ceramics Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

Upper School Art & Ceramics Teacher (long-term substitute) Start date: March 2025

About Columbus Academy Recognized as a premier independent school in the nation, Columbus Academy has, since its founding in 1911, exemplified the country day school educational model. The heart of this model is the idea that the best interests of children are served when home and school work together.

At Columbus Academy, parents are integral members of our community. In our welcoming school, fully dedicated to the development of young scholars, athletes and artists of every kind, parents find what they are looking for: The school to trust with childhood.

We believe that diversity, inclusion, equity and justice are essential measures of our excellence. Our goal is not to mold young minds but to light them on fire.

Visit us and you will see this in the way we teach and the way our 231-acre campus is designed — the light, the energy and the interconnectedness of our mindfully designed learning spaces that allow for children to gaze out to the open sky.

Position Description

Columbus Academy seeks a full-time substitute Upper School Art & Ceramics Teacher with responsibilities to begin in March 2025 and ending in June 2025.

The individual selected for this position will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:

• Teach nine sections, which meet regularly but not necessarily daily
• Follow best practices and teach students proper safety protocols
• Assume a share of supervisory responsibilities expected of all upper school faculty members
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues on curriculum design and development along with utilizing and showcasing the school’s art gallery
• Provide periodic updates to parents about student progress, via both written reports and in-person conferences
• Work with independent-based portfolio students
• Network with outside vendors and have familiarity with supply ordering processes
• Make use of technological resources, including the school’s online learning management site for classes and integration of iPads and laptops in classroom activities
• Hold students accountable for the school’s standards of behavior
• Work with others in the school community to support each student's emotional well-being

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fine Arts or closely related field
• At least three years of teaching experience in high school or college
• Ability to teach Art Foundations and multiple levels of Ceramic Sculpture and Wheel Throwing
• Expertise in running a studio, which includes firing a Cone 10 gas kiln and two electric kilns
• Ability to use an outdoor kiln shed with raku and pit firing
• Maintain recipe-based glazes
• Knowledge of clay bodies and the ability to recycle clay with a Peter Pugger Clay Mixer
• Advanced knowledge of both hand-building and wheel techniques
• Knowledge of ceramic history and contemporary artists
• Willingness to collaborate with multiple departments in all grade levels and lead art-based service projects
• Evident enthusiasm for the fine arts

Physical Conditions

Candidates must be able to manage the following conditions:

• Classroom environment
• Mobility around school buildings and on different floors (handicap accessible)
• Repetitive motion (use of a computer keyboard)
• Periodic need to move light furniture, hang visuals in classroom, carry objects (no more than 40 pounds), etc.
• A non-smoking campus

Columbus Academy believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or socioeconomic background.

Legal requirements: All Columbus Academy employees must pass required criminal records checks. Where appropriate, individuals will also be required to provide proof of academic credentials.