Teacher of Digital Arts
Teacher of Digital Arts
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USD 60885 - 120542
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Job Description
Pacific Ridge School is an independent coeducational college preparatory school in Carlsbad California with approximately 660 students in grades six through twelve. PRS is recognized in the San Diego region for its commitment to student-centered Harkness instruction in every classroom and its Global Education Program that sends students in every grade around the country and world each year. Ours is a community of care where students are challenged to think deeply understand and engage with diverse perspectives and apply their knowledge to relevant questions and problems.
Position
We seek flexible dynamic educators for a teaching position in our Arts Department.
This full-time position will teach four sections. Ideal candidates will be able to teach at the middle and high school levels and have experience teaching various Digital Arts courses. In recruiting new members of our faculty we look for educators who:
- Share our commitment to designing and facilitating student-centered experiences at the Harkness table and in studio and computer lab spaces
- Understand how to instruct students effectively in Adobe software: Illustrator Lightroom and Photoshop
- Know students as individuals and actively cultivate an inclusive learning environment that honors diverse identities experiences expressions and perspectives
- Believe in the ability of all students to learn deeply and make a priority of responding to their needs
- Thrive in collaborative settings and pursue opportunities to learn with and from colleagues
- Engage in reflection around their teaching practice and commit to ongoing professional learning and growth
- Demonstrate cultural competence and commit to diversity equity and inclusion work in their classroom curriculum and the larger school community
- Develop and implement instructional and assessment strategies that deepen learning in the disciplines of studio art graphic design digital media and related subjects
- Enjoy designing curriculum as part of a teaching team
- Hold an advanced degree in a related field (bachelors degree required; masters preferred)
- Have a minimum of three years of art teaching experience at the secondary level
Responsibilities
- Plan for and teach curricula relevant to teaching load
- Serve on grade-level departmental and teaching teams
- Contribute to the co-curricular program by leading an advisory club service learning group and/or alliance/affinity group as assigned
- Other responsibilities include chaperoning on-campus events attending faculty meetings supporting arts events like Showcase and Spotlight and participating in student-led conferences
Salary and Benefits
- The full-time salary range for this position is $60885 to $120542. Compensation is based on years of experience education and other factors.
- Pacific Ridge School offers a comprehensive benefits package including TIAA retirement benefits medical/dental/vision coverage paid time off and free daily catered lunch.
Non-Discrimination
- Pacific Ridge School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
