Job Details
Job Details
Job Location
The Northwest School - Seattle, WA
Position Type
Full Time Teaching Faculty
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Job Category
Education
Description
Founded in 1980, The Northwest School offers students in grades 6-12 a rich, creative, and dynamic program of study in Humanities, Sciences, Athletics, and the Arts. Our program serves roughly 400 students in grades 6 through 12, including international students, many of whom live in our campus dormitory. In concert with challenging academics and a robust art program, the school grounds students in the principles of environmental sustainability, social justice, and global perspective. These three areas are fundamental to the educational experience of The Northwest School, integrated into curriculum, inspired by student-led interest groups and initiatives, and explored through schoolwide community conversations. Our students graduate as idealistic and globally-aware citizens who possess the knowledge and confidence that they can act as a force for good in the world.
Northwest seeks a Photography Teacher to teach 2 year-long sections of Upper School Photography and 3 trimester-long sections of Middle School Photography. This is a part-time (.75 FTE) position. Depending on the successful candidate's experience, this position may be able to be combined with an additional responsibility at the school. Currently, we have openings to teach math, physics, and Physical Education/athletics.
Arts: A well-rounded education depends upon an understanding of the creative process that only participation in many art forms can produce. Our arts classes are taught by professional artists, dancers, and musicians. Students take two year-long arts classes or a combination of an art and another elective. To graduate, they must complete at least one course from each of the four disciplines: Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts. Within the Visual Arts, we teach students to express themselves creatively in form and space. Student works are exhibited throughout the year.
Job Description:
- Teach 2 year-long sections of Photography to upper school students.
- Teach 3 trimester-long sections of Photography to middle school students.
- Coordinate curricula with other grade-level and Visual Arts teachers
- Advise a group of students.
- Cultivate positive family partnerships.
- Participate fully in the life of the school which includes collaborating effectively and collegially with a teaching team, grade-level, and department; engage regularly in formal, ongoing professional development beyond school based in- service; support colleagues and the school by substituting for absent teachers; participate in meetings, committees, and community gatherings; and know, understand, and uphold the mission, philosophy and values of the school. All teachers contribute to the school mission and community with activities such as supporting student social-emotional learning, interest groups (clubs), social events, and grade level trips.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:- All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the schools mission, values, and philosophy, especially related to diversity, equity, and inclusion; environmental sustainability, and global perspective.
- A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Demonstrated success with culturally responsive pedagogy.
- Experience teaching a diverse student body through a social justice lens.
At the NWS, we prefer teaching/artists that can guide students through the making process. Candidates should have had exhibited their own artwork, work to exhibit and represent student artwork, be able to manage studio including equipment purchase, inventory and maintenance, loaner contracts, budget, supply ordering, and chemical mixing, maintain digital and film equipment including iMacs, printers, digital cameras and film cameras, including a darkroom and related materials, and integrates different perspectives and identities (such as race, class, gender, ethnicity, sexual preferences, etc.) into curriculum and class activities.
Preferred Qualifications:At the NWS, we prefer teaching artists that can guide students through the making process. Candidates should exhibit their own artwork, work to exhibit and represent student artwork, integrate different perspectives and identities (such as race, class, gender, ethnicity, sexual preferences, etc.) into curriculum and class activities, and be able to manage a teaching studio including purchasing equipment, maintaining digital and film equipment, adhering to a budget, ordering supplies, mixing darkroom chemicals, and keeping track of inventory.
- A master's degree and 3-5 years of teaching experience.
- Competency with Adobe Creative Suite
- Graphic Design knowledge
Compensation:Salary range is $57,369- $104,618 based based on education & years of experience. The Northwest School offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life and accident insurance coverage, fully paid for employee only coverage. A retirement program matches up to 6% of an employee's salary after one year of service in a 403(b) plan. An intentional, mission focused school culture, generous time off, lunch, access to the on-site fitness facility, an exceptional commitment to professional development, and a unique urban location are also benefits of working at the Northwest School.
Application Process:Please submit a cover letter and resume online:
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or marital status.