Lower School Visual Arts Instructor

Candidates should have 3 - 6 years of art teaching experience (mixed media, drawing/painting, 3-D art, etc) at the PreK - 6th grade level at an independent school. A bachelor's degree in art (or art education) is required, and a master's degree and/or professional work related to the subject area is preferred.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

*  Teach many different grade levels from PreK - 6th grade with developmentally appropriate content, instruction and pedagogy.   
*  Demonstrate mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for courses taught.    
*  Create lesson plans, aligned with current trends that drive instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.    
*  Perform duties expected of a full time faculty member.   
*  Maintain a safe, organized, and positive classroom that supports students' independent learning, collaboration, and choice, incorporating mutual respect.
*  Exhibit a commitment to continuous professional growth and work with administrators to develop and follow through on development and a commitment to learning.
*  Attend all faculty meetings, specialist meetings, and other meetings as required. 
*  Complete grades/comments,  and other forms of academic communication in a timely, professional manner.

Sierra Canyon School is a nonprofit independent, nondenominational, coeducational day school in the northern San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. With an enrollment of 1,000 students in grades PK-12, admission is selective. Sierra Canyon School is located on 40 beautiful, rustic acres and has two campuses across the street from each other: the Lower Campus for students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through Six and the state-of-the-art Upper Campus for students in grades 7 - 12.  

To apply, send a letter of interest, resume/CV, and a sample of your work.