Visual Arts Teacher Stoneleigh-Burnham School, an independent boarding and day school for girls in grades 7-12 in Greenfield, Massachusetts, seeks an experienced, dynamic part-time Visual Arts teacher with a focus on digital media and three-dimensional practices for the 2021-2022 academic year, effective August 2021. Stoneleigh-Burnham School, the first girls’ school in New England to offer the IB Diploma Programme, is committed to excellence in teaching and holds high standards for its faculty. Located in the Connecticut River Pioneer Valley, a short drive from the Five College Consortium (UMass Amherst, Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst College), Stoneleigh- Burnham attracts students from the local area and around the world. Our mission centers around helping girls discover and use their authentic voices. Teachers who thrive at SBS are deeply passionate about their teaching and about girls’ education, are collaborative colleagues, are excited by professional growth, and are committed to fostering an inclusive community. Duties and Responsibilities: - Part-time teaching of visual arts foundation courses and arts electives
- Classroom/studio maintenance
- Curriculum development with DEI lens; opportunities to propose and develop new courses
- Flexible option to coordinate and install exhibitions in Geissler Art Gallery
Qualities and Qualifications: - Teaching experience essential; Bachelor’s degree required
- Demonstrated commitment to working in and contributing to an environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Investment in making a positive impact on the lives of adolescents, both in and out of the classroom
Applications: Please send cover letter, resume, and references to: Shelley Futter Assistant to the Deans employment@sbschool.org
Stoneleigh-Burnham strives to cultivate an inclusive community and diversify its faculty; candidates who can contribute to the diversity of the community are encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate with experience. Stoneleigh-Burnham School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Mission: Stoneleigh-Burnham School is an academic community that fosters an international perspective. We inspire girls to pursue meaningful lives based on honor, respect, and intellectual curiosity. Each student is challenged to discover her best self and graduate with confidence to think independently and act ethically, secure in the knowledge that her voice will be heard. To learn more about Stoneleigh-Burnham School, please visit our website: sbschool.org |
