Pine Point School seeks an energetic, innovative, and collaborative art teacher, part-time or full-time. The School is committed to each student’s academic, emotional, and social development through an inquiry-based, experiential program that fully engages our students in the creative process. The successful candidate will be able to collaborate with colleagues in a progressive educational environment and be dedicated to the Pine Point School mission of helping students develop a strong academic and ethical core, a lifelong curiosity about their world, and a commitment to finding solutions creatively, collaboratively, and compassionately.

This position involves teaching art courses that explore a wide variety of topics, tools, and materials. At Pine Point, the arts are not an elective in isolation; our art teachers work closely with grade-level teams to create interdisciplinary projects that enhance the student experience. The responsibilities of this position include writing report cards/comments, conferencing with families, contributing to the vibrant life of the school through our Musical Productions and Process Arts Nights, and may include serving as an advisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach art classes on campus with a focus on inquiry and experimentation.
• Collaborate with the Arts Department to ensure an excellent scope and sequence across divisions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that connect art to other disciplines.
• Communicate regularly with students, colleagues, and families to cultivate positive relationships.
• Support student elective groups providing design assistance for musicals and other school needs
• Exhibit demonstrations of artistic learning
• Participate in Pine Point’s Evergreen program, department, division, and faculty meetings, as well as admissions-related events.

Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Studio Art, or a related field is required.
• Relevant teaching experience.
• Content-specific knowledge in a variety of art-making techniques, art history, and aesthetics, with a focus on critical making.
• Ability to organize and implement a developmentally appropriate learning program that differentiates instruction to support individual learners.
• Demonstrate a commitment to creating a positive environment and a sense of safety, belonging, and engagement for every student.
• Interest and commitment to facilitating outdoor education, utilizing our meadows and wooded trails as a canvas or source of inspiration.
• Ability to integrate technology and digital media to enhance the creative process.
• Possess a warmth of personality, energy, a sense of humor, and a willingness to participate in the school community.

Application Requirements

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

If interested, please forward:

• Current resume
• Personal Statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• List of professional references

About Pine Point School

Pine Point School, serving pre-kindergarten through ninth-grade students, is a dynamic collaboration of our exceptional faculty and staff, students, parents, alumni, and the greater community. From the earliest stages of learning, we cultivate meaningful social and emotional growth and provide an engaging learning environment. Arts, athletics, service learning, the outdoors, and technology are integral components of our developmentally appropriate curriculum. Both on campus and beyond our walls, we build relationships to nurture the whole child while developing core values and ethical citizenship. By providing a safe and supportive environment, we inspire confidence and develop self-esteem. We encourage our students to welcome challenges, learn from their mistakes, and apply what they learn to improve their world.

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