US Visual Arts Faculty (Ceramics)

• Collaborate with the Department Chair and Upper School Director to design and implement an academic curriculum which is developmentally appropriate and effective for student learning, content mastery, and advancement of study and performance skills.
• Use a variety of instructional methods to create dynamic, engaging lessons, which support the diversity of learners within the classroom
• Models, imparts, and inspires enthusiasm for the subject to all students.
• Maintains complete engagement during school hours to engage with students through instruction, supervision, advisement, or conferencing time.
• Serves as an Advisor to a small group of students each year and delivers Advisory curriculum as appropriate; encourages and models growth of moral character.
• Maintains thorough and up-to-date communications to be fully engaged in partnership with students, families, and Advisors to keep them abreast of students’ performance and proactively to correct any lapse in performance or behavior.
• Engages in assigned supervision duties.
• Leads or participates in the Experiential Education Program, which may include overnight class retreats, domestic and international travel, and outdoor trips.
• Chaperone dances and attend extracurricular student activities, and other special programs.
• Collaborates to plan and host various arts-related school events and programs, such as the Art Festival, Art Walk, and Spirit Auction.
• Attends and participates fully in all scheduled faculty and community meetings, including admissions and prospective family events.
• Works in partnership with the Student Support Team to fully support the diverse needs of students.
• Lead and/or advise as a coach for athletics, advising an approved club, or similar cocurricular activity.
• Serve as a strong supporter for diversity and inclusion and be a constant champion for student belonging.
• Maintain confidential information as appropriate.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

• Awareness of the intellectual, physical, emotional, and developmental needs of adolescent learners.
• Willingness and ability to work cooperatively and in collaboration with colleagues and administration.
• Possess a passion for working with adolescents.
• Commitment to experiential education and ability to model and implement the school’s Mission Statement, Values, Portrait of a Tarrier, and our DEIB Inclusion Statement.
• Thorough understanding of appropriate pedagogy and best practices of adolescent education.
• Strong supervisory, self-management, and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, masters’ preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the academic subject.
• Demonstrated success and experience in teaching high school students in the subject area.
• Familiarity with educational technology preferred, including Zoom and Google G-Suite for education to deliver lessons in a remote and/or hybrid teaching mode when needed.
• Experience with Mac hardware and systems is preferred.

• Experience using a Project Based Learning (PBL) framework and/or enthusiastic willingness to learn and utilize.

• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to move easily around a classroom, accessing materials and assisting students as needed.

• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with students, other teachers, and families with appropriately sensitive and accurate communication skills.

Charles Wright Academy best exemplifies its mission and values when everyone knows they belong in our school community.

We embrace an intentional culture that champions everyone’s full participation as their authentic selves in all of the opportunities that comprise the Charles Wright experience. This includes supporting each community member’s understanding of their own identities and acceptance of the identities of others. By doing so, we empower everyone at Charles Wright to connect, learn, grow, and achieve.

The inclusive culture we strive for requires us to make both institutional and individual commitments. Institutionally, we will align policies, curriculum, and decision-making to this goal, and we commit to ongoing self-examination, learning, and action. We also encourage and support individuals to initiate and engage in candid, courageous conversations as this work is the responsibility of every member of our community. (adopted by the CWA Board of Trustees, March 2020)