Visual Arts Teacher

About the School

An International Baccalaureate and Apple Distinguished School, New Hampton is a vibrant, global community of scholars, artists, athletes, and leaders dedicated to the goal of becoming active global citizens. Founded in 1821 by Free Will Baptists on the principles of inclusion and exploration, the school seeks globally-minded, technologically savvy, active, creative, and student-centered teachers to work with its diverse, active, and creative student body. Today, the school serves 325 students from 30 states and 25 countries on a modern 340-acre campus in the foothills of the White Mountains.

About the Role

A full-time faculty member at New Hampton School participates in all facets of boarding school life. The school asks each faculty member to work in the classroom, in the co-curricular arena, as an advisor, and in the residential life program. Faculty members are expected to be role models for the adolescent community and engage with students through academic, school life, and co-curricular programs.

The full-time faculty position is a salaried role that includes applicable benefits in accordance with school policy. Faculty members work throughout the academic year, including when job duties require additional time.

Responsibilities

• Support the School’s mission, vision, and values.
• Attend orientation sessions, faculty and departmental meetings, service-learning days, professional development activities, weekend events, Project Week, and periodic community events, as well as all-school functions including required meals, community meetings, and commencement ceremonies.
• Teach four content area classes.
• Advise students following the protocols defined in the “Advising” guidelines.
• Perform residential life duties as a member of a five-person team.
• Provide co-curricular responsibilities during a minimum of two seasons.
• Perform one other duty as assigned by the Head of School.
• Be familiar with school policies, rules, and regulations, and comply with the School’s health and safety policies.
• Be flexible with changes to job responsibilities due to health and safety protocols or student enrollment.
• Work a six-day schedule, including Saturdays during the academic year.
• Participate in required professional development opportunities.
• Engage in committee service, vacation preparations, and student transportation.
• Complete summer preparation for the academic year, including required pre-work for New Faculty Orientation (as applicable) and the annual faculty summer reading.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and expertise in the subject area.
• A passion for learning new technology skills.
• A commitment to lifelong learning.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Successfully complete a criminal and motor vehicle background check.

Characteristics of a New Hampton School Faculty Member

Teachers at New Hampton School are expected to create a “Professional Educational Environment” through:

• Enthusiasm for teaching and developing globally minded students.
• Empathy and commitment to learning the diverse backgrounds of community members.
• Ability to appropriately challenge students in educational settings.
• Eagerness to be a reflective practitioner.
• Interest in learning and experimenting with innovative teaching methods.
• Willingness to model school values of respect and responsibility by being organized, reliable, and accessible.