Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking a full-time Art teacher for early childhood and middle school students beginning in the fall of 2021. Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Art or Art Education, with a graduate degree preferred, and will have demonstrated successful experience working with students in a variety of mediums and art forms such as painting, printing, drawing, ceramics, and sculpture.
The successful candidate will also:
– have art history knowledge and be able to link projects to various art movements and well known and lesser known artists
– be responsible for project development that provides students with breadth and depth in the areas of forms of art and medium use, art history, and cross curriculum integration
– work collaboratively with two other art teachers in the department, as well as division colleagues and administrators
– foster a creative and relevant learning environment
Other duties include designing art-related field trips, displaying student artwork throughout the school, participating and co-running the annual art show, and other various art-related events at WES and in the community.
Washington Episcopal School is an independent, co-educational school for students from Nursery through Grade 8. Washington Episcopal School inspires academic and personal excellence within a joyful learning environment to develop students who are kind, confident, and prepared citizens of the world.
WES is committed to a diverse and inclusive community and seeks applications for this position from candidates who will contribute to an environment in which all are valued and supported.
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