Visual Arts Teacher Job at Cheshire Academy in Cheshire

Description

Cheshire Academy seeks a full-time Visual Arts teacher for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year.

The successful candidate will be able to provide quality instruction in drawing, painting, ceramics, and other visual arts. Specifically, we seek a candidate who is capable of taking on the IB Visual Arts curriculum, so prior experience with the IB will distinguish candidates. The ability to work with a diverse student population with a wide range of interest and ability in the arts is important. Candidates who have a dynamic presence in the classroom, an innovative and open approach to curriculum design, a collaborative approach to teaching, and who incorporate new technologies are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates must embrace participation in the entire boarding school experience.

Other responsibilities include:

1. Advising
2. Contributing four points to the co-curricular program*
3. Weekend team responsibilities
4. Residential/dormitory duties (if housing is provided)
5. Must have a valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a CT “A” endorsement for purposes of transporting students

*Note that this position comes with the expectation of contributing four points toward our co-curricular programs. For a candidate with the right expertise, this could include oversight of our signature Art Major program, which includes portfolio development and college placement assistance for our most skilled student-artists.

While there are other ways to contribute to the co-curricular program, current coaching needs that we are looking to fill include:

1. Boys Tennis (Head Coach)
2. Track and Field
3. Girls Lacrosse
4. Football
5. Baseball
6. Boys and Girls Tennis

Please express coaching interest in your cover letter.

School provided housing is not guaranteed for the academic year of 2022-2023.

Requirements

Minimally, this candidate will have a BA or BFA in a relevant field. A Master’s degree, teaching credentials, and/or relevant teaching experience are preferred.