Immediate opening

Part-time high school teaching position at Cornerstone Academy - wanting to fill ASAP

Teaching an Art 1 (fall semester) /Art 2 (spring semester) and a Ceramics class (fall and spring semesters) in San Francisco. 

Former teacher is happy to share her syllabi and can show the new teacher how to operate the kiln.

Send letter of interest and CV to principal's email address - derrick.wong@cornerstone-academy.net

50% Lower School Art Opening at Sacred Heart Atherton

Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton (SHS) is seeking excellent candidates for a 50% art teacher to teach at the 1-3 grade levels for the 2013-2014 Academic year. This is a 50% FTE position beginning in mid-August 2013, teaching in the classroom and participating in the Sacred Heart community. Requirements include at least three years of experience teaching art at primary grade levels (1-3) and a Master’s Degree in art, education or other related field. The successful candidate will be able to masterfully and creatively teach art at the 1-3 grade levels and actively engage students in the learning process. The ideal candidate will also have a demonstrated interest in multicultural education, educational technology and a deep concern for educational access, diversity and inclusion.

If you are interested check out the link below!

http://www.shschools.org

Part time opening at Mercy High School

Thank you Pat O'Connor for this lead!

http://www.mercyhs.org/images/Mar_13Part-Time_Art_Teacher.pdf

Great meeting at Drew School!

Thank you to Lisa Bostwick for organizing a great afternoon. From design thinking to casual camaraderie it was a joy. Pull up a chair!

Here are a few selections from the curriculum bar- I didn't get there until a little late so feel free to email me your contribution!

Nuts and Bolts book form
Architecture
Empathy
Creating repeating patterns with Linoleum
Walk in their shoes
Portrait Photography

To those attending March 6th...

(Psst- if you have not rsvp'd but wish to attend please email Lisa a.s.a.p. to make sure they can accommodate additional attendees.)

Dear colleagues:

Please help us create a "CURRICULUM BAR" by bringing 10 copies of 1 piece of curriculum. The idea is to kill a few trees but have some 1 page examples of projects or assignments that we feel proud of, to share with fellow educators. Please include your CONTACT INFO at the top of the page so the lucky collectors can contact you if wanted. (BRING 10 of the same, LEAVE with 10 different- we can hit the "bar" during refreshment hour)

The afternoon should be lots of fun... inspiring, enriching and transforming. See you soon!

March 6th 1:30-4:30 pm
Drew School
2901 California Street
Sf, CA 94115

Please see previous blog post for more details!

Opening at Head-Royce

Head-Royce School Employment Notice

Professional Opportunity:

Middle/Upper School Art Teacher 2013-14

Responsibilities

This position is full-time teaching 2D, 3D, digital art and integrated arts in both the Middle and Upper divisions. The fine arts curriculum includes curricular units in elements of design, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, computer graphics, computer animation, photography and video/film. This position could possibly include teaching a high school graphics/school yearbook class and managing the K-12 yearbook production.

Faculty also serve as advisors, activities and/or community service sponsors, and participate in the life of the community.  The school seeks applicants who have a strong academic background, experience in multicultural education, an understanding of adolescents, and a genuine fondness for working with students.

More info at: http://www.headroyce.org/page.cfm?p=3606

Inspire, enrich & transform:

Inspire, enrich & transform:

an afternoon of workshops for k-12 Art Educators

Wednesday March 6th, 2013

1:30 - 4:30pm

Please join fellow art teachers at Drew School for a lively and stimulating afternoon!

Discussions and workshop topics thus far:

Design Thinking

Narrative in digital art

21st century publishing

Printmaking - experimentation & tradition

Painting - critical thinking & problem solving

Hot Topics & projects

Refreshments will be served 4:00 - 4:30pm

We look forward to seeing many of you!

RSVP by February 21:

Adra Valentine: avalentine [at] mcds.org

or Lisa Bostwick: lisabostwick [at] drewschool.org

Public transportation: Muni buslines 1, 38, 43

Parking at Mt. Zion Garage Sutter b/t Divisadero and Broderick Street

Drew School

2901 California Street

San Francisco, CA 94115

Opening at Santa Catalina School

VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT CHAIR

Posted: January 3, 2013

Santa Catalina School seeks an Upper School Visual Arts Department instructor who will also serve as chair of the department beginning August 2013. The school seeks applicants who have prior experience teaching visual arts in an independent school or college setting and are prepared to teach Advanced Placement art courses as part of the school’s general educational mission. The Visual Arts Department Chair may assume resident faculty responsibilities.

Located on the Monterey Peninsula, Santa Catalina is an independent, Catholic school. The Upper School is a college-preparatory school for young women, with 258 boarding and day students in grades 9 to 12. The Lower and Middle Schools are coeducational, with day students in PreK to grade 8. The school seeks innovative self-starters who enjoy the challenge of working with like-minded professionals to achieve our mission. We offer competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, a benefits package, as well as a friendly, supportive work environment. Santa Catalina is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding employees from diverse backgrounds.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and the names and contact information for three professional references through our online employment application.

Visiting Artist Recommendation?

I'm looking to invite a visiting artist to come to my school and help create a mural with our student body.  This could be either a tile mural/mosaic or a traditional painted mural.

Does anyone have recommendations for visiting artists in the Bay Area?

Thanks!
Gena

Maternity Leave Art Position

10 week maternity leave position

Elementary and Middle School Art Teacher: Long-term Substitute

April 8th – June 15, 2013

Presidio Hill School is seeking an experienced art teacher for a ten-week teaching position, covering a maternity leave. Established in 1918, Presidio Hill School is the oldest progressive school in California. In keeping with that heritage, Presidio Hill continues to offer its students a challenging, project-based curriculum that prepares them for the future by attending to their current developmental needs. Guided by an expert and caring faculty, students learn to be confident and curious, to be creative problem solvers and independent, critical thinkers. Learning is collaborative and active.

Position Summary

•     Full time, with teaching assistant

•     10 weeks

Responsibilities include

·      Teaching art to pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students.

·      Classes range from 40 to 90 minutes each, depending on the day.

Position Requirements

·      Experience teaching art, including contemporary art, preferably to elementary and middle school students

·      Familiarity with an independent school environment helpful, but not necessary

More information about the school can be found on our website: www.presidiohillschool.org

Presidio Hill School seeks a staff that reflects the broad range of diversity in the Bay Area. We actively support equal opportunity for all people and encourage people of color and LGBT candidates to apply.

To Apply

Please e-mail a cover letter explaining why your experience is appropriate for this position and a resumé to lisa@presidiohill.org or mail to Lisa Jeli, Assistant Head of School, 3839 Washington Street  San Francisco, CA 94118.