Part-Time Middle School Art Teacher

Who We AreForest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart provides a diverse and rigorous college preparatory environment that inspires young women to become confident, compassionate leaders. As a member of a global network of more than 150 schools, we educate to the core of our 200-year tradition through the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria : a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness that impels one to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart educates young women to think critically, embrace challenges, model resilience, confront injustice, seek equality and lead globally in the pioneering spirit of our foundress. Our graduates change the world.THE ROLEForest Ridge seeks a talented, passionate, joyful, and creative Middle School Art Teacher to lead engaging visual art classes in a range of mediums (including drawing, painting, mixed media, 3D, and other creative forms) 4 days a week (M, T, Th, F) from 12:45p.m. – 1:30 p.m. This is a .3 FTE position.The Fine Arts Department empowers students to develop creative voice, technical skill, and artistic confidence through the values of Sacred Heart education. In Middle School Art, students explore a wide range of media and artistic processes while learning how art reflects culture, identity, and human experience across global communities. Through hands-on creation, critique, and reflection, students build foundational artistic skills alongside habits of curiosity, imagination, resilience, and self-expression. The program emphasizes both craftsmanship and creative problem-solving, helping students see themselves as thoughtful artists and engaged global citizens.We are looking for an educator who is passionate about teaching adolescent girls, who works well both independently and with a team, and who employs a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of our students. Furthermore, Forest Ridge seeks faculty and staff whose philosophies align with our Sacred Heart mission and who enthusiastically believe in educating the mind, body and spirit of each student.TEACHING AT FOREST RIDGEForest Ridge offers an intellectually invigorating, interconnected and experiential curriculum.The entire Forest Ridge experience is designed to support the growth of girls, particularly in the academic and leadership spaces more traditionally held by boys.The curriculum at Forest Ridge has been developed and updated by the faculty who teach it.Forest Ridge teachers work collaboratively across disciplines and grade levels to integrate learning experiences for students.The Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria guide faculty and staff in their interactions with families and colleagues.Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe Middle School Art Teacher, reporting to the Director of Middle and Upper School, will join a collaborative department of colleagues to build a creative, engaging and student-centered learning environment, employing best practices for educating students in an inclusive setting. Specific responsibilities for this position include:Teach a variety of art courses in different mediums throughout the year to MS studentsProvide support for students outside of class time (answering homework questions, providing extra help, etc.) as needed;Actively collaborate with colleagues to design curriculum, assessment and instructional practices in alignment with best practices to create innovative and equitable learning experiences for all students;Attend department, team, and faculty meetings as scheduled;Participate in the life of the school community by attending school assemblies, divisional gatherings, school events, etc.;Attend and respectfully participate in communal prayer and other faith services.QualificationsA successful candidate for this position will meet the following requirements and qualifications:Experience teaching middle school Art courses;A bachelor’s degree in Art or a related field; master’s degree is preferred. A personal understanding of and commitment to the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education; A commitment to working in a girl-centric environment, designed to support the development of competent, confident and courageous women ready to lead in a multi-cultural world;Prior experience working with a diverse population of students and colleagues;A demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy, including an understanding of themselves and the lenses they bring to interactions, as well as the differing perspectives of others;A commitment to teaching the whole child;An ability to work and communicate well with faculty, staff, students and parents;SALARY/BENEFITS: Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through competitive compensation. Salary range(s) based on education and experience. Part-Time: $17,708.40 – $33,759. This position is not benefits eligible.TO APPLYQualified applicants should email the following documents to careers@forestridge.org :Cover letterStatement of Educational PhilosophyUpdated CV/ResumeList of three professional referencesForest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart does not discriminate in its employment decisions or practices on the basis of gender, age, race, color, marital status, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or any disability that can be reasonably accommodated in the administration of its educational policies and school-administered programs.