Washington, D.C.
Rockville, Maryland
Posted: 21-Nov-23
Location: Potomac, Maryland
Type: Full Time
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Bullis School seeks a Middle School Visual Arts Teacher to contribute to our vibrant learning community starting in January 2024. Candidates should be capable of, and interested in, teaching a range of skills including drawing, painting, printmaking, art history, sculpture, and exhibition display. This is a temporary, full-time benefit-eligible position with the opportunity for permanent placement in the 2024-2025 academic year. The position reports to the Head of the Middle School.
Bullis Middle School cultivates independence and leadership in a supportive academic environment. Teachers create the conditions for discovery both inside and outside of the classroom supporting and encouraging students to take risks, collaborate and explore. Middle School teachers are fully invested in all students' growth mindset by engaging in events, clubs, and other opportunities that go beyond the classroom. Successful Middle School teachers at Bullis are committed to ongoing professional development and a wide range of teaching approaches to reach a diverse student population. In line with the school’s culture of innovation and a student-centered approach, curriculum development, and lesson design are continuous endeavors and an opportunity to work in subject- as well as grade-aligned teams. The middle school arts courses are part of a larger K-12 program that promotes that the arts are best appreciated by active involvement in both the experiential and the academic study of visual arts. In Bullis visual arts courses there is both content to be learned and skills to be developed, as well as artistic attributes to be formed and nurtured.
Bullis School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school of 1,020 students in grades K-12 situated on 102 acres in Potomac, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. Bullis is a community that welcomes new people and ideas, embraces diversity, and shares a common vision for creating a learning environment in which students thrive in their pursuit of self-discovery, broaden their horizons, and ultimately transform our world. We are proud of our culture of growth and innovation and support faculty with ample professional development opportunities that include a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion training and education. To learn more about teaching and learning at Bullis School please click here.
Working at Bullis means being a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits that make it an ideal place to build a thriving career.
If you are passionate about education and want to make a difference in the lives of young individuals, we want to hear from you!
Qualities of a Bullis Middle School Teacher
- An appreciation and respect for middle school-aged students as learners and people, through challenging and joyful moments alike
- Use of reflection and feedback aimed at continued growth in the field of teaching and working with young people
- Commitment and knowledge to work with, teach, and lead groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways
- Good cheer, humor, and warmth, balanced by professionalism and sound judgment
- Detail-oriented, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage multiple tasks and demands on attention
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Art or relevant field (required)
- Master’s Degree in Art or relevant field (preferred)
- Minimum of two years of teaching experience (preferred)
- Teaching certificates are not required
Search Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and current resume along with an application through the Bullis Career site. The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidate materials immediately. Applications will be considered until the position has been filled.
Bullis School is committed to staff diversity, equality, and continued professional growth. Bullis School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bullis School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
