Long Term Substitute - Visual Arts Teacher

About the role

Bishop McNamara High School is a private, Catholic co-educational high school in the Holy Cross tradition, offering its students a challenging college preparatory curriculum and a complete range of athletics and activities. The school is located in Forestville, Maryland, about 10 minutes from Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned art curriculum in drawing, painting, sculpture, and other art forms, maintaining continuity with the regular teacher's course of study and pacing.
• Develop and adapt lesson plans in the relevant subject area and grade, ensuring lessons align with curriculum objectives and Fine Arts Department goals.
• Establish and enforce classroom and studio safety procedures, including proper use and care of art materials, tools, and equipment.
• Use a range of teaching materials and methods, including demonstrations and critique, to advance student learning and creative growth.
• Provide additional support and interventions for students as needed, based on their readiness and learning profile.
• Prepare students for assessments, critiques, and exhibitions of student work.
• Grade assessments and coursework, providing feedback and reports to students and parents.
• Attend staff and parent meetings to provide helpful recommendations or voice concerns.
• Establish rapport and professional relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Supervise students in class, during events, and on field trips.
• Monitor students' overall wellbeing and liaise with school counselors and other staff members when there are concerns or issues.
• Clock in with the Director of Fine Arts and returning teacher (as applicable) to ensure a smooth transition at the start and close of the assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Art Education, Studio Art, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• Commitment to development of the whole student, including well-being and character, in alignment with the Holy Cross tradition of education.

Skills

• Experience teaching art in a high school setting, with demonstrated expertise in differentiated instruction.
• Experience using technology to extend and enhance learning in a 1:1 BYOD environment.
• Familiarity with a range of studio disciplines (drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, or digital art).

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Location/Travel

While Bishop McNamara High School is located in Forestville, MD, you may live anywhere in the surrounding region, but be willing to make any commute to the school.

Disability Specifications

Bishop McNamara High School will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Bishop McNamara High School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.