Part-Time Art Teacher
Part-Time Art Teacher
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Job Description
The Overlake Schoola thriving future-focused independent school nestled in a green forest in Redmond WAis hiring for a dynamic relationship-driven part-time Art Teacher - Painting for second semester (January - June). Courses taught will be Middle School Painting (7th-8th grade) and Upper School Painting (9th-12th class.) The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic educator who fosters a love of art supports students in their academic and personal growth and contributes to a collaborative and dynamic learning environment.
At Overlake were more than just a school. We are a bold community of learners and leaders committed to shaping the future while honoring the values that have guided us since 1967. To apply for this position you must have a bachelors degree or equivalent and must be able to pass a Washington State background check.
Salary: $61987 - $118388 Depending on Education and Experience - 50% FTE
Position Summary
The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years of art teaching experience at the secondary school level with an emphasis on painting an advanced degree in art and/or education and a passion for working with middle and high school students. The Overlake Schools strategic vision is to develop its capacity to have equity and inclusion at the institutions heart in its teaching and learning. We seek educators who can carry cultural competence and teach for equity and justice as central to their instruction.
Successful candidates are teachers who inspire students to love art and painting. Further strong candidates must demonstrate the following:
- A bachelors degree in the field of Visual Arts or related field; a masters degree and/or teaching credential is preferred.
- Computer literacy and technological proficiency with interest in incorporating technology into the classroom
- A desire to put cultural competency at the heart of their pedagogy and skill at working with a diverse population in an inclusive and equitable community
- Belief in the critical importance of diversity in the life of the school and excitement about working to build and maintain a classroom that honors diversity of opinion and practice
- Commitment to modeling and exhibiting high standards of scholarship
- Capacity to communicate effectively with students parents and colleagues
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within and outside of the department and grade-level teams
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Equal Employment Opportunity
At The Overlake School we celebrate diversity as essential to fostering curiosity compassion and the full potential of every student and community member. We strive to ensure that every employee feels welcomed and valued for their unique perspectives and contributions. From our hiring practices performance reviews raise decisions and opportunities for promotions The Overlake School follows consistent and fair practices to ensure all employees and potential employees have an equal opportunity for employment and advancement based on merit and are not discriminated against because of race color religion national origin age sex veteran status pregnancy childbirth pregnancy-related conditions disability gender gender identity sexual orientation or on any other legally protected basis in the administration of its educational policies financial aid employment and other school-administered programs. Our Human Resources department works with employees to make reasonable accommodations for those that require assistance in being able to participate in the interview process or meet the requirements of their position.
Background Check Policy
The Overlake School conducts background checks for employees after the conditional offer of employment is accepted in compliance with applicable federal state and local laws. Candidates will be asked to authorize these screenings and results will be reviewed by a designated HR representative.
The Overlake School reserves the right to modify this policy at any time without notice.
Employment Type
Temp
