Middle and Upper School Art Long-Term Sub

• Work with the Middle School Art Teacher and other Upper School faculty teaching Foundations to deliver the 8th and 9th grade curriculum
  
• Grading, evaluation and assessment of student work and growth
  
• Daily Attendance
  
• Set up and maintain supplies and classroom
  
• Demonstrate agreed upon Foundations 9 curriculum techniques
  
• Some coverage for other classes during open periods (up to 2 periods per 10 day rotation)
  

• a Bachelor's Degree in Art, Art Education, or related field
  
• experience in teaching art in grades 8-12
  
• a passion for teaching students in the upper grades with empathy and pedagogically proven methods
  
• familiarity with teaching a broad variety of art materials and techniques
  
• commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and the school community
  
• willingness to collaborate with children, families, and colleagues within and across departments
  
• interest in engaging in professional development, meeting with various divisions and departments for planning purposes
  

• a Master's Degree in Art, Art Education, or related field
  
• extensive prior experience in teaching art in grades 8 - 12
  
• curriculum development experience
  
• experience teaching in independent schools
  
• familiarity with Educational Management Systems and other technology
  
• interest in advising and be committed to playing an active role in the school
  

The Shipley School, founded in 1894, is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent day school currently enrolling approximately 800 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, the school is committed to educational excellence and dedicated to developing in each student a love of learning and compassionate participation in the world.

The Shipley School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law.

Interested candidates should complete the online application. Cover letter (Teaching Candidates), Philosophy of Education Statement (Teaching Candidates) and resume (All Candidates) should be uploaded in the resume section of the application. Applications received missing supporting documents will receive less consideration. Please note - clearances are not required at the time of application but will be required for employment. No phone calls, please.

In addition to this position, Shipley seeks talented new colleagues across a host of full- and part-time positions ranging from teaching, to coaching, to staff support. Go to shipleyschool.org/about/employment to learn more.