Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton, New Jersey, an independent, Catholic, diverse all-girls preschool to 12th grade Sacred Heart School with a mission to educate the whole child and inspire young women to lead lives of exceptional leadership and service, is searching for a Part-Time Lower School Art Teacher.
Education
The ideal candidate has expertise in their field, an advanced degree, a passion for curricular innovation, a proven ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting, and a strong belief in all-girls education. An equal opportunity employer, Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is looking for an anti-racist educator committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging who will demonstrate cross-cultural awareness in their teaching and leadership practices. The school seeks candidates who can:
- Create a joyful, inclusive classroom/work environment that promotes the mission and Goals of Stuart.
- Design and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that cover a variety of media, including drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and digital art.
- Guide students in using artistic tools and techniques while encouraging original expression and "happy accidents."
- Work collaboratively with curriculum leaders, specialists, and support staff.
- Use multicultural teaching/leadership methods, materials, and resources that reflect multiple perspectives.
- Integrate lessons on famous artists, diverse cultural traditions, and historical movements to provide context to the creative process.
- Show ability to confidently address behavioral issues and other challenges that may arrive in the classroom in order to maintain a safe learning environment that invites belonging and developmentally appropriate routines and practices.
- Maintain an organized, safe, and inspiring studio environment. This includes managing high-energy transitions and the (sometimes messy) logistics of art supplies.
- Take part in shared responsibilities and duties across the school day and week.
- Engage in professional development opportunities to further develop inclusive teaching and leadership practices.
The successful candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Arts or a related field and experience teaching at the elementary level is preferred.
- Experience at an all-girls school or faith-based school are a plus.
- A strong commitment to mission, belonging, and inclusive pedagogy
- A love and respect for children.
- Reliable, collaborative nature and eagerness to contribute to close-knit teaching teams.
- All experience levels, including early and change of career candidates, are encouraged to apply,
Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and a philosophy consistent with the mission and goals of the Sacred Heart . Successful candidates will be collaborative, innovative, and student-centered.
