Upper School Art Teacher

Position Description

Title: Upper School Art Teacher

Status: 10-Month, Full-Time

Department: Visual Arts

Availability: August, 2024

Compensation: Competitive

Organization Description:

Our students come from all walks of life, and so do our teachers and staff. We strive to build a diverse teaching staff that allows our students, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, or disability to see themselves in who we hire and value. We stay true to our Ignatian mission by building a community of connection and belonging where everyone can become who they are meant to be.

Loyola Blakefield, founded in 1852 in Baltimore, Maryland, is a Catholic independent school for boys in grades 6 – 12. Loyola is inspired by the principles of St. Ignatius Loyola and the Society of Jesus. The ideal candidate must support Loyola Blakefield’s mission of building young men who are Religious, Loving, Intellectually Ambitious, Open to Growth, Committed to Diversity, and Committed to Working for a Just World.

Job Description:

Loyola Blakefield’s Visual Arts Department is seeking an energetic, passionate, and creative candidate to serve as an Upper School Art Teacher for grades 9 - 12. The position involves teaching History of Art classes and possibly studio classes. Experience with architecture and 3- dimensional design would be very desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach a full course load; 5 classes and proctoring
• Participate in co-curricular, service and retreat opportunities with students
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators
• Other duties as assigned

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• A bachelor’s degree in art, design, or related field and three years of successful teaching or related job experience at the middle school or high school level.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to Loyola Blakefield’s mission of graduating young men who are Religious, Loving, Intellectually Ambitious, Open to Growth, Committed to Diversity, and Committed to Working for a Just World.
• A positive, creative, and team-building approach to teaching