What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Arts Teacher (Middle & Upper School) position at MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
Job Details
Description
POSITION TITLE: Middle and Upper School Visual Arts Teacher
REPORTS TO: Division Head and Instructional Leader
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA STATUS & CLASSIFICATION: 1.0 FTE, Exempt Faculty
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Visual Arts Teacher is a full-time teacher and member of the Visual Arts Department, reporting to the Division Head and Instructional Leader. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment where value is placed on the skills and passions of the discipline within a larger context of Milken’s mission, core values, and educational philosophy. Primary responsibilities include teaching 5 visual arts classes per year, teaching in both the middle and upper school divisions, serving as a Student Advisor, and collaborating on school-wide programming.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and prepare engaging and rigorous middle and high school lessons across a variety of fine arts and design arts disciplines.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages creativity and critical thinking.
- Provide constructive feedback on student work, emphasizing skill development and artistic growth.
- Collaborate with the Visual Arts Department to align curriculum with school-wide academic goals and values.
- Engage with students, parents, and colleagues to support the school’s mission and build community.
- Emphasize student choice in lessons designed around the National Core Arts Standards, Studio Habits of Mind, and Milken’s Core Values.
- Create a safe and welcoming learning environment.
- Engage with students outside of the classroom through office hours, extracurricular activities, clubs, and school-wide programming.
- Pursue ongoing professional development.
- Maintain clear and ongoing professional communication with parents and students.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. Masters degree or higher preferred.
- Previous teaching experience required.
- Experience teaching AP Art & Design courses preferred.
- Experience teaching drawing and painting, photography, design, and/or ceramic required.
- Experience with choice-based art instruction preferred.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator) required.
Standard On-Campus Hours
Start: M - F by 7:45 AM
End: M - Th 3:30 PM, F 2:30 PM
*All schedules are subject to change.
SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $115,000
OUR MISSION
Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become, and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.
Milken strives to be a nurturing, diverse and inclusive community. It is a vibrant academic home, drawing faculty and staff from the spectrum of faith, social and cultural backgrounds.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.
Work Environment: At Milken Community School, equity, inclusion, and social justice are central to this mission. We embrace diversity for the benefit of our students, families, faculty, and staff, striving to create a learning community where everyone is known, supported, and valued. As an equal opportunity workplace, Milken is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, responsive environment free from discrimination, harassment, violence, and any other form of abusive conduct. Guided by our mission, we employ and support individuals of all races, ancestries, national origins, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, marital statuses, ages, religions, disabilities, veteran statuses, citizenships, and other legally protected statuses, ensuring that all employees are afforded the rights and privileges available to all members of our school community.
Qualifications
Salary : $70,000 - $115,000
