Long-term Substitute: Lower School Art Teacher

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Long-Term Substitute Art Teacher at our K-5 Goodrich Campus.

About St. Paul Academy and Summit School:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.

Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu.

About the Lower School:

When you walk through the front doors of our Lower School, you'll immediately feel just how special a place this is for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. From the welcoming Living Room just inside the front door (often warmed by a cozy fire in the fireplace), to the bright and spacious classrooms and hallways adorned with student artwork, to the five acres of open green space just outside our back door, the Lower School is designed around the academic, social, and emotional needs of young children. Our culture is defined by our warm and welcoming community, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and our innovative curriculum.

Our small classes, 7:1 student/teacher ratio, and team-teaching model are the building blocks of the Lower School experience, along with the TOOLBOX social/emotional program, which gives both children and adults a common language for community values and problem-solving.

For more information about the Lower School, please visit the Lower School section of our website.

Position Begins: November 2024
Status: Part-Time (.74) Leave Replacement, Exempt
Department: Instructional Faculty, Lower School

Job Description:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School is seeking a long-term leave replacement in our art department, to teach art to elementary-aged students at its Goodrich Campus from mid-November through January. This is a part-time, Long-term leave position with a .74 appointment. Candidates should have experience teaching elementary art and should be able to work proficiently with a variety of media including drawing, painting, printmaking, and ceramic sculpture with a working knowledge of firing an electric kiln. A willingness and ability to collaborate with colleagues on special interdisciplinary projects and excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate excellence in and a love for teaching young children, have had Responsive Classroom training, have a passion for personal expression, and actively participate in the arts.

Candidates are expected to support the mission of SPA and the vision of the Lower School, as well as to contribute to the school outside the classroom.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing effective and age-appropriate lessons that align with the goals of the K-12 visual art program.
• Documenting curriculum updates on the school curriculum site.
• Motivating students to do their best work.
• Nurturing a stimulating and productive work environment.
• Recognizing individual needs and expression of students.
• Organizing and exhibiting student work throughout the school.
• Keeping digital records of student work and assisting students in sharing their work on the “Seesaw” iPad app.
• Evaluate student progress with benchmark and narrative feedback.
• Writing monthly newsletters for the Specialist webpage.
• Keeping track of art materials and caring for equipment.
• Communicating with parents when necessary and during conference days.
• Recess and dismissal duty

Requirements:

Applicants should have a bachelor’s or higher degree in K-12 art education and/or
Fine Arts or Art degree with extensive experience teaching art to lower school students and be able to provide a portfolio of student work and personal work. As importantly, we seek candidates committed to developing and practicing cultural competence in their teaching and able to operate effectively in diverse environments while also interacting successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of references. To apply, please visit our website at www.spa.edu/careers.

SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.