The Archer School for Girls is seeking a skilled and dedicated full-time ceramics teacher to join our esteemed faculty beginning August 2025. The position includes teaching five courses for students in grades 8-12 and serving as a grade-level mentor. We are looking for someone who is passionate about ceramics and committed to fostering a nurturing and dynamic learning environment for our students.
Our Arts Department:
- Teaches artistic skills and techniques
- Teaches students to think creatively and make connections
- Develops aesthetic awareness
- Offers opportunities for students to engage with the community
- Creates a venue for students’ creative expression
- Empowers students to develop their voice and expression
- Has a demonstrated commitment to supporting equity and inclusion
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Holds a BFA or MFA in a related field
- Has taught for at least 2-3 years at the middle or secondary level
- Has professional experience as an artist
- Has knowledge of all aspects of the ceramics art form and lab, including expertise in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques.
- Has the flexibility to teach multiple levels in middle and high school
- Works to effectively differentiate for diverse learners
- Collaborates well with colleagues within planning teams
- Routinely reflects on their lessons and seeks feedback
- Plans to work with teachers across disciplines for interdisciplinary projects
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Teaching five courses
- Instructing students in all levels of ceramics, grades 8-12
- Serving as a mentor/advisor
- Building and sustaining a warm and inclusive classroom culture
- Designing instructional materials, activities and assessments that promote student learning and achievement
- Demonstrating safe and proper use of equipment and the safe handling of all wet and dry materials in the Ceramics Studio.
- Maintaining all equipment available in the Ceramics Studio
- Providing and supporting periodic maintenance and repairs of all equipment in the Ceramics Studio as necessary
- Maintaining the Ceramics yearly budget, including ordering of supplies and updating of equipment
- Performing duties associated with the development and review of curriculum and the assessment of learning, including, but not limited to, grading and required record keeping
- Participating in departmental and school-wide functions as required
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Beyond competitive pay and benefits, faculty enjoy working in a highly collegial, student-centered, and joyful learning community. We seek teachers who will contribute to our equitable learning environment. Integral to our mission, Archer has remained passionately committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community where all students can thrive personally and academically.
Salary range: $69,463 – $124,022 annually (depending on qualifications and experience)
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No phone calls, please. More information on Archer can be found at www.archer.org. The Archer School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer.