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.