Lower School Art Educator

The Out-of-Door Academy seeks to hire a Lower School Art Educator to join a thriving school that is committed to providing a relevant and student-centered learning experience.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Lower School, the Lower School Art Educator will be responsible for the following:

• Use teaching strategies that motivate Pre-K through 5th Grade students to engage in the learning process while exposing them to a variety of artistic mediums, techniques, and genres.
• Bring inspiring and engaging projects to students in creative and differentiated ways.
• Teach at both our Siesta Key and Clark Road locations.
• Closely collaborate with Lower School colleagues to support students, educators, and families across the division.
• Live the school's mission and core values of respect, integrity, service, excellence, and responsibility.
  
  
  

Qualifications

The following experience, skills & knowledge are required and /or preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience teaching in grades Pre-K through 5th Grade, ideally in an independent school setting.
• Demonstrated passion as an art educator who employs current advances in education and can show demonstrated success with this pedagogy.
• Invest in making contributions beyond the classroom, such as advisory, clubs and coaching.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and the Google drive platform.
• A successful track record of working effectively with a wide range of constituencies including students, educators, staff, and parents.
  
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

This is a 10-month full-time exempt position available in August 2024. Compensation is highly competitive and commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

At Out-of-Door, we value a diverse workforce. Applicants of any race, creed, physical ability, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation or national origin are encouraged to apply. Once an offer is accepted, the position will require the successful completion of a national background screening and drug testing.

Other

Candidates are asked to address their ability to be professional, creative, collaborative, and their ability to work and communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues in their cover letter.