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Position: Middle and Upper School Art Teacher

Reporting Line: Reports to Middle and Upper School Division Heads 

School Summary
All Saints Academy was founded in 1966 as St. Paul's Episcopal Parish School under Father Gilbertson and Father Sturrup of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church. The school did not adopt its current name until 1993, when the middle and upper school portions of the facility were added, extending the grades serviced to grade twelve.

Mission
Inspiring independent thinkers, principled leaders, and humble learners.

Vision
All Saints Academy exemplifies Judeo-Christian values within an Episcopal tradition. We welcome students of all racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds striving to maximize each student's unique potential by instilling a sense of worth that comes with purpose, direction, commitment, and success.

Position Summary                                                                                                                          

All Saints Academy, a coeducational day school with over 700 students in grades PS2 through 12 in Winter Haven, FL, seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic, creative, patient, and engaging full-time Art teacher. This teacher will be able to craft and lead Middle School and/or Upper School classes such as Visual Arts, Ceramics, Photography, and Digital Art. 

The All Saints Academy Art teacher will look for opportunities to expand upon the current established program through promoting the art program in our school community and in our community at large. The Art teacher should look for ways to collaborate with their colleagues across the entire fine arts department including dance, drama, fabrication, and concert strings. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach a standard load of classes (typically five sections) to Middle and/or Upper School students. These courses typically cover a wide swath of visual art–including drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, and digital art.
• Prepare students for participation in local, state, and national art competitions 
• Be open to hosting one or more summer camp classes (for additional compensation)
• Build a positive and safe classroom environment, utilizing effective classroom management strategies
• Plan, develop, and deliver daily lessons that support the Fine Arts Department’s

curricular goals and philosophy

• Integrate executive function skills into classroom procedures and expectations
• Build an engaging culture of learning in the classroom that promotes self-motivation,

responsibility, and honors diverse perspectives

• Work to align the curriculum across courses and divisions through a collaborative process
• Collaborate with colleagues as a member of the Middle and/or Upper School teams
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students 
• Implement weekly lessons in Advisory that promote a positive school culture and student growth
• Sponsor two weekly Community Time opportunities; examples range from Board Game Club to Science Olympiad; could be Art Club
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as grading assignments in a timely manner, writing meaningful comments in the online grading portal, and maintaining organized resources in the learning management system
• Communicate and collaborate with families to support student learning
• Attend and contribute to weekly faculty meetings
• Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion
• Support and model ASA’s mission and core values

Qualifications:

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree in art or art education
• 3+ years of art teaching experience at the middle and/or high school level is preferred
• Familiarity with Google Suite is preferred.
• Familiarity with Blackbaud (All Saints Academy’s learning management system) or another similar LMS is preferred.

• Previous independent school teaching experience
• Eager to inspire a love of the arts in all students and collaborate with colleagues
• The desire to grow and further develop our art programs 

Assume other responsibilities as requested by the Head of School, including but not limited to the work assigned in executing the Strategic Plan.

Send resumes and cover letters to HR@allsaintsacademy.com

All positions at All Saints Academy are subject to a background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information about the Clearinghouse, please visit this link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ 

About All Saints Academy

All Saints Academy is conveniently located between Lakeland and Winter Haven in Polk County. Our beautiful 60-acre campus is home to dynamic learning spaces, on-site athletic facilities, and a dedicated Chapel. ASA’s highly qualified faculty fosters self-discipline, sparks enthusiasm, and encourages the academic success and well being of each student. The faculty, administration, and support staff work together as a team to inspire independent thinkers, principled leaders, and humble learners.

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