Teacher - Visual Arts - FY25/26

Lyndon Institute is a comprehensive, independent high school providing thoughtful and rigorous preparation for students of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and beyond to reach their intellectual, creative, and physical potential. We are seeking a full-time visual arts teacher for the 2025 - 2026 school year. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Classroom management, curriculum development, plan lessons, record and grade student progress, and give students the necessary artistic tools to express themselves through various art skills, media, and techniques - Oversee basic, intermediate, and advanced art classes for grades 9-12 - Participate in mentoring program - Shadow an advisory group in preparation for having own advisory in future teaching years - Oversee and run the National Art Honor Society - Available to volunteer as needed during school, athletic and dormitory events - Attend faculty, open house, and parent-teacher meetings - Follow 504 and IEPs for students in your classes - Display student artwork in school art gallery and main building display case - Enter students in local, state, and national art contests, such as: Congressional Art Exhibit, National Federal Junior Duck Stamp contest and VFW Patriotic Art contest - Exhibit enthusiasm for the topics they teach - Provide a stimulating learning environment for every student - Collaborate as a team player with teaching colleagues and administrators - Communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders - Be an engaged member of the Lyndon Institute community, showing support and involvement in student activities outside of the classroom, including LI’s residential program - Fully utilize the LMS to maintain academic records and communicate with families in a timely manner - Serve in additional roles as needed to support the entire LI community - Model behavior that reflects Lyndon Institute’s mission statement REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's degree in Art or Art Education with teaching qualification or equivalent - Prior experience as an art teacher - Demonstrate excellence in a variety of art techniques which should align with classes taught at Lyndon Institute: - Introduction to Studio Art (basic drawing techniques) - Water-base Painting - Acrylic and Oil painting - Analogue Photography - Digital photography - Ceramics and sculpture - Printmaking - Advanced Art Honors - Advanced Placement Studio Art 2-D Design and Drawing - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Capacity to supervise group work - Outstanding planning and problem-solving skills