Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton (SHS) is seeking excellent candidates for a Prep Ceramics Teacher at the Preparatory.

Organization Overview

Founded in 1898, SHS is a Roman Catholic, coeducational, independent school and is comprised of four divisions: SHS Preschool and Kindergarten, SHS Lower and Middle Schools for grades one through eight, and Sacred Heart Preparatory for grades nine through twelve.

Located on a beautiful 64-acre campus in the San Francisco Bay Area, SHS is one of 23 schools in the U.S. Network of Sacred Heart Schools and is affiliated with a network of over 200 Sacred Heart schools worldwide. The school's mission is to educate the whole child to be a leader who loves God and serves others. For more information about the schools, please visit our website: https://www.shschools.org/about/overview

*We offer competitive compensation based on years of experience, education, and skill level. This position offers health and welfare benefits subject to plan parameters, including medical, dental, vision, Life & LTD, 403(b) retirement plan, and more.

Position Purpose: Teaches four sections of ceramics and/or sculpture at an introductory level to an advanced level. Engages students in a variety of dynamic and diverse ceramic projects (and/or other 3-D forms).

Essential Functions

• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and student resources.
• Manages budget and materials for the course, including ordering/maintaining supplies, providing monthly reports/reconciliations, and other administrative duties associated with maintaining a studio space.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Evaluates student work and provides meaningful feedback in the form of critiques to guide student learning and growth.
• Helps students to develop academic arts language/arts literacy standards within the field, with emphasis on the 8 studio habits of mind.
• Provides students exposure to diverse contemporary artists working within the ceramics/sculpture field and beyond, working to foster a lens of Arts Activism.
• Provides meaningful assessment opportunities through guided reflection on process.
• Guides students to contribute to multiple student art shows and community events throughout the school year.
• Maintains classroom space to be clean, accessible, and organized with the maintenance of regular weekly firings and regularly loading/unloading kilns
• Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
• Establishes and maintains an effective classroom culture that supports student engagement and learning.
• Collaborates with colleagues to develop and renew curriculum and other school programs.
• Contributes actively to building a vibrant faculty/staff learning culture.
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.
• Maintains expertise in subject matter and pedagogy through professional development.

Job Qualifications

• A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the school as articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools and professional behavior modeled on it.
• BA/BFA degree in a relevant field and prior experience teaching studio art and/or working with adolescents. Prior experience working in an independent/Catholic school environment and a Master's degree in a relevant field and /or teaching credential in an appropriate subject matter are preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to teach adolescents with joy and verve.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate innovative technology to support student learning.
• Demonstrated ability to support all learners, including those with a learning difference or identified learning disability.
• Demonstrated passion for visual arts and fostering a passion in adolescents to create and develop as artists.
• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the academic program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• The time of day for teaching and other duties varies by day.
• Must comply with all state vaccination requirements and show proof of vaccination including but not limited to COVID-19 or proof of eligibility for exemption.
• Works in a fast-paced environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and complexities serving a varied constituency.
• Must be able to regularly move safely and comfortably over a 64-acre campus.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time (up to 6+ hours per day).
• Be able to regularly lift up to 10 lbs and on occasion, safely lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled office environment and outside in weather ranging from cold and wet to very warm (80+ degrees).
• Available and willing to work evenings and weekends, as required.