Art Teacher - Palm Beach Gardens, United States - St. Mark's Episcopal School

Description

St. Mark's Episcopal School is conducting a search for a dynamic Art teacher for the school year. Candidates should collaborate well with team members and demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.

We are looking for applicants that keep students at the center and have proven success implementing best practices to help all students reach their potential.

Ideal candidates thrive in mentoring children, partnering with parents, and will uphold the mission of the school with
pride.
St.

Mark's, established in 1979, is a coeducational parish day school, serving students from age two through Grade 8 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

The foundation of St. Mark's program is to provide students with balanced exposure to academics, arts, athletics, and spiritual life.


The art teacher will:

• Create a welcoming, creative space for children of all levels of artistic abilities.
• Teach courses for grades K-8 visual art and grades 6-8 electives
• Work collaboratively with other teachers in the production of school-wide events.
• Lead the participation of students in local and national art competitions with which the school has been previously affiliated.
• Organize after school art clubs for lower school students.

Preferred Professional Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in art education or an art or design field.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Familiarity with independent school culture.
• Comfort with a faith-based school.
• Knowledge of authentic, age-appropriate technology integration.
• An interest in leading co-curricular activities or coaching sports and chaperoning overnight trips.

For more information on St. Mark's Episcopal School, visit our website at

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Rickei Salesman, Assistant to the Head of School,
at