Visual Arts Faculty Ceramics
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Job Location:
Stony Brook, NY - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 34397 - 106000
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Visual Arts Faculty
Join the SBS faculty for the 2026-2027 school year!
The Stony Brook School seeks a talented mission-aligned faculty member to join our Visual Arts Department beginning in August 2026. This role is expected to center on our ceramics courses such as Ceramics I Ceramics II Advanced Arts Seminar and Middle School Art. We are especially eager to consider candidates who will ideate propose and help launch new course offerings that strengthen our visual arts sequence and prepare students for college-level studio art through rigorous skill development critique and portfolio-building.
Founded in 1922 The Stony Brook School is a co-ed Christian college-prep boarding and day school for grades 712 on a 55-acre campus on Long Islands North Shore. We unite academic rigor with authentic Christian faith in a diverse global community.
All candidates should have a demonstrable Christian commitment and an educational philosophy that is consistent with The Stony Brook Schools mission. For more information on the many benefits of working at The Stony Brook School please view our Faculty Profile here.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A Bachelors of Art or Bachelors of Fine Arts in Visual Arts Arts Education Ceramics or a related field (masters degree strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated growth mindset and eagerness to develop as a teacher mentor and colleague
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Eagerness to serve in a faith-based learning environment that emphasizes faithful Christian scholarship and character formation
- Expertise in planning and delivering mission-aligned curriculum and lessons with clear objectives strong materials and thoughtful assessments that move students toward growth and mastery
- Ability to teach both technical skills and creative process from introductory to advanced levels
- Strong background in wheel-thrown ceramics including form function and surface development (e.g. carving slip underglaze glazing)
- Ability to teach both technical skills and creative process from introductory to advanced levels including Ceramics I Ceramics II and Advanced Ceramics
- Experience building student portfolios and guiding critique revision documentation and presentation of work
- Experience with electric kiln operation kiln loading firing schedules and safe studio practices
Beyond teaching SBS faculty are active members of our boarding school community sharing in evening and weekend supervision coaching athletics or leading co-curriculars chaperoning events proctoring study halls and supporting community meals. Full-time faculty typically teach 45 classes lead or assist with 12 co-curricular commitments and participate in our residential life program.
Why SBS
The Stony Brook School is an exceptional place to teach live and grow. Faculty enjoy a rare blend of purpose community and support on our beautiful 55-acre campus just one hour from New York City.
Employee benefits include:
- Free on-campus housing including utilities and maintenance
- Free meals for you and your family while school is in session
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance with all premiums fully paid by the school (valued at $46000 per employee yearly)
- Retirement plan with immediate vesting and a 7.5% employer matching contribution
- School-paid life insurance long-term disability short-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- 100% tuition remission for faculty children attending The Stony Brook School
- Relocation assistance is available through a moving reimbursement program
- A collaborative faith-centered community committed to excellence growth and lifelong learning
Compensation
Salary Range: $34397 $106000 Final salary will be commensurate with experience qualifications and role responsibilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Stony Brook School is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at The Stony Brook School are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color national origin age citizenship genetic predisposition disability veteran status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Creative Arts
- Digital Art
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
About Company
The Stony Brook School is an independent college preparatory school dedicated to fostering academic excellence, character development, and spiritual growth in its students.
