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Visual Arts Teacher - Family Leave

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Posted : Friday, August 30, 2024 12:07 PM

Harvard-Westlake School is a leading independent, all gender college preparatory day school consisting of two campuses, located in Los Angeles, California with approximately 1,600 students enrolled in grades seven through twelve.
Harvard-Westlake School is seeking highly qualified candidates for a temporary (family leave) teaching position in the Visual Arts department at the Upper School (grades 10-12).
The position requires teaching, studio maintenance, and a background in drawing, painting, 2D design, and art history.
Course load consists of four classes, including introductory and advanced level courses - Drawing & Painting 1/The History and Art of Modern Europe and the World, Drawing & Painting 2, and Honors Senior Seminar: Drawing & Painting.
The successful candidate will demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their studio practice through evidence of exhibitions, residencies, etc.
, as well as a working knowledge of historical and contemporary art and artists.
The Visual Arts Department is housed in the Feldman-Horn Center for the Arts designed by architect Michael Maltzan.
It houses studio facilities for drawing and painting, analog and digital photography, film/video, ceramics, sculpture, glass, cinema studies, and art history, as well as a 2,000 square foot gallery space.
Harvard-Westlake actively strives to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community in its educational, admission, and employment practices.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, or any other characteristic.
We seek candidates who demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members; have an ability to work flexibly, independently, and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds; and have a capacity to serve as a model of openness, generosity, and acceptance.
Minimum Qualifications: BA or BFA Visual Arts; MA or MFA degree in visual arts or arts education preferred, with an emphasis in drawing and painting.
Ability to teach drawing and painting is primary; flexibility to teach other disciplines in visual arts is a plus.
Teaching experience at the high school (strongly preferred) or college level.
Demonstrated ability to communicate concepts in a clear and concise manner to students and to foster an innovative and creative learning environment.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues with an understanding and commitment to cultural competency and how to support a diverse community of learners Ideal candidates will be excited by becoming part of our vibrant school community, broadly engaging with students and colleagues, and attending events outside their particular field of study.
This position is full time and short term, for the eight-week period from Monday, September 16, 2024 through Friday, November 8, 2024.
Anticipated base compensation is $15,000 to $20,000 depending on experience.

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• Location : Studio City, CA

• Post ID: 9147970490


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