Elementary Integrated Visual Arts Teacher, Leave (Ay23-24)

Job Type
Contract, Temporary
Description
Start Date: January 2024
Reports to: Lower School Director
Job Summary:
BB&N is seeking a full-time Elementary Integrated Visual Arts Teacher to cover a leave of absence during the Winter and Spring of 2024, from January 2024 through March 2024. The Visual Arts program aims to offer children opportunities for self-expression, creativity, innovative thinking, and the development of confidence and pleasure in the creative process. Central to the curriculum are the beliefs that students will develop Visual Arts literacy in a variety of media as well as have experiences with authentic connections across disciplines with the inclusion of STEM.
The Visual Arts teacher is responsible for teaching Visual Arts classes, creating and maintaining a positive classroom climate, involvement in curriculum development, evaluating each student's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, planning and presenting art displays designed to exhibit students' work for the school community, working closely with other teachers in developing interdisciplinary learning experiences, preparing progress reports and conference with families throughout the year. Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to, attendance at weekly faculty meetings, ordering of materials, tools, instructional aids, budget management, admissions work, and any other duties that may be assigned by the Administration.
In addition, the Visual Arts teacher is expected to be committed to the following practices:

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and the impact it has on the curriculum and the community
• Social-emotional learning
• Using the Visual Arts to expand on the thoughts and ideas of the students
• Collaboration between adults in our community that evolves and advances practice
• Documentation and assessment of learning in ways that make the learning visible
• Understanding of Inquiry based-interdisciplinary research projects and the development of authentic and meaningful experiences that result in exemplary work (a student's best work) and lifelong learning
• Organization and use of materials within different disciplines in skilled and inventive ways to deepen learning
• Installation of organized and aesthetically pleasing learning environments

Skill and Competencies:
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood or elementary level, and an understanding of cognitive and social development for children at this age. The ideal candidate must also have knowledge and skills in 2D and 3D art, including but not limited to drawing, painting, ceramics, and woodworking. In addition, candidates should be well-versed in interdisciplinary curriculum, project work, and anti-bias curriculum. A master's degree in the field of education is preferred.
In addition, the candidate should demonstrate:

• Joy working with elementary-aged students, and an understanding of child development for this age group
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
• Knowledge and commitment around diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and the impact it has on the classroom climate and curriculum
• A desire to continue seeking professional development
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues inside and outside of the curriculum
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and families
• Curriculum design experience
• Ability to receive feedback

Essential Functions and Key Objectives:

• Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines.
• Designs and delivers individual lesson plans in one or more academic, technical, or vocational subjects using a variety of teaching techniques and appealing to various learning styles.
• Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance.
• Discusses academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise.
• Monitors students' progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for graduation, vocational school, or college, as appropriate.
• Communicates progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or Director.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents.
• Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Monitors halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in secondary education.
• Performs related tasks such as sponsoring student activities or organizations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary: $67,000.00 - $97,400.00 Prorated for a daily rate
BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits and employs equitable and consistent compensation practices. Our compensation strategy prioritizes equity of pay for faculty with similar years of teaching and other related experience. Starting salaries for the 2023-2024 school year typically range from a starting salary of $67,000 to the median 20 year teaching experience salary of $97,400. Both of these salaries are exclusive of additional compensation granted to faculty with relevant advanced degrees. The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands. Please note that since this is a part-time position, the salary will be prorated based on our faculty salary band.
To Apply:
Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement, and/or Teaching Philosophy and Reference List. Please also upload your art or art-related education portfolio.
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.
Buckingham Browne & Nichols Schools takes the health and safety of its community members very seriously. Because we serve students, many of whom are not eligible for vaccination due to their age, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus with the Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment. Documentation showing vaccination status will be required as part of the application process.
About Buckingham Browne & Nichols:
Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students' learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.
BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of:

• Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
• Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions even when no one is watching.
• Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves, and
• Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.

The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another's experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing and understanding, and learning from each other.
Salary Description
$67,000.00 - $97,400.00