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HIGH SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS FACULTY POSITION
Full-time position starting August, 2025
Full-time position starting August, 2025
Sequoyah School is growing its Visual Arts Department!
Founded in 1958, Sequoyah School is an independent progressive K-12 day school in Pasadena, California, built on the belief that diversity of all kinds is fundamental to a powerful education. Students find joy and deep learning as they navigate through the curriculum while teachers guide problem-centered classrooms that foster curiosity through intellectual exploration and opportunities for application. The school’s mission to challenge the mind, nurture the heart, and celebrate human dignity is evidenced in its place-based program and signature experiences like Field Studies, the Social Innovation Program, Talking Leaves, and more.
We are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year.
Reports to the Department Chair for Visual Arts
Job Overview
Sequoyah School seeks a dynamic visual arts teacher to join the faculty. This position will work closely with members of the Visual Arts Department to build a vibrant arts program.
- Teach two 80-minute sections of visual arts courses per term (please see our Curriculum Guide)
- Teach a Z block mini-course elective for 3 mods on art course of your choice
- Serve as an Advisor to a designated group of students; responsibilities include academic coaching, facilitating lessons on diversity & inclusion, and interpersonal skill development and team building
- Facilitate a Social Innovation Program student team
- Supervise a Stewardship group
- Participate in Morning Meeting assemblies
- Chaperone two field studies and camping trips per year (one in the fall or winter; one in the spring to Latin America); including driving a 10-passenger school van
Qualifications
Qualified candidates must have a bachelor's degree in the arts and a minimum of 3 years visual arts instruction at the middle, high school, or college level.
Successful candidates will also have the following qualifications:
- Have a bachelor's degree in fine arts and/or design, masters prefered
- Professional experience in progressive models of education and curricula preferred
- Have experience or knowledge of teaching visual arts
- Demonstrate evidence of mastery in the field of visual arts
- Are passionate about project-based, student-centered pedagogy and experiential learning
- Have experience with or have an interest in changemaking and service-learning
- Have an interest in supporting camping and field studies trips
- Are interested in the collaborative work of faculty, including curriculum planning
Diversity is a founding value of Sequoyah School, and we seek candidates willing and interested in upholding an equitable, inclusive environment. Sequoyah School is also an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any phase of employment. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
