St. Mary AcademyBay View is seeking a parttime Lower School Art and Digital Media Teacher beginning in theschool year. The teacher in this role would be responsible for introducing our youngest students to the world of visual arts and digital media platforms PreK through 5. The person in this role is committed to providing a studentcentered environment that encourages creativity critical thinking and problemsolving. Candidates must be committed to an allgirls and Mercy education.Responsibilities:Develop and implement lesson plans for an experiential and projectbased visual arts and digital media curriculum for studentsCreate and lead opportunities to present and promote art within the Lower School;Provide the environment necessary to meet content standards to develop lifelong learners.Introduce students to responsible technology use and digital citizenship;Equip students with basic computer skills and procedures: online research skills creativity with tech tools software programs used at Bay View (e.g. Google Classroom) and beginning coding;Independently learning how to navigate platforms used in school sign in and out and interact with carefully curated apps;Teach Media Literacy classes in grades PK through 5 on computer basics and procedures Participate in ongoing professional development on emerging technologies curriculum design and pedagogies relevant to instructional technology.Successful candidates will possess the following attributes:High energy level creative and forwardthinkingFinds joy in working with childrenApproaches work with energy kindness curiosity flexibility and a sense of humorSupports Mercy values and the Mercy Critical ConcernsDemonstrates cultural competency and skills in working with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiencesRegards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a teamEnjoys a commitment that extends beyond the classroom including contributions to the larger school communityStrong work ethic and a caring temperamentRequirements:BA/BS in related area Masters degree preferred3 years experience working in a school settingTO APPLYGo to bayviewacademy/aboutbayview/employmentopportunities and download the Teaching Application.Submit Bay View Application letter of interest and resume to EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: St. Mary Academy Bay View commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome in particular to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race color national origin sex religion disability age marital or parental status sexual orientation military status or other legally protected status.St. Mary Academy Bay View is an allgirls independent Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from PreKindergarten through grade twelve and is located in Riverside Rhode Island. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas St. Mary Academy Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment while empowering each student to be a confident independent compassionate and socially conscious faithfilled young woman.
Lower School Art and Digital Media Teacher
