Brownell Talbot School Hiring for Lower and Middle School Art Teacher Full Time

Lower and Middle School Art Teacher

To start August 2023

Our Mission

Every student. Every mind. Every heart. Known. Inspired. Challenged.

Our Vision

A compassionate community of diverse learners empowered and determined to reach their unique potential and positively impact the world.

Our School

Brownell Talbot, founded in 1863, is a Nebraska state-accredited preschool through grade 12 school. We are a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) and are accredited by AdvancED. Brownell Talbot is an exciting environment for professionals who like to be part of a supportive team of dedicated individuals who thrive on the challenges and rewards of working with an active community. Brownell Talbot fosters an educational environment that is inclusive and accepting of diverse individuals and viewpoints.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

Art teacher duties and responsibilities include:

• Preparation and implementation of daily lessons, delivery of assignments, and timely evaluation of all relevant class work and student progress.
• Design and implementation of appropriate, authentic assessments and support of individual student learning styles.
• Timely and proactive communication with parents about student progress.
• An understanding of and ability to teach using an inquiry based approach.
• Collaboration with other members of the faculty, administration, and staff on experiential, interdisciplinary, and community-based opportunities that add to the school community.
• Active participation in all faculty and staff meetings.
• Effective and timely communication with varied school constituencies in person, through email, and through voicemail.
• Support of divisional and school-wide initiatives through committee work, where appropriate.
• Extra duties as assigned, including serving as an advisor and supervision and participation in occasional non-academic activities, such as lunch, study hall, and carpool arrival and dismissal.

The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree and a teaching certificate in art for preschool – grade 6. A minimum of three years of teaching experience at the elementary and/or middle school level is preferred. The successful candidate will also possess a positive attitude, excellent written and verbal skills, strong organizational skills, and proven success within a work setting that requires collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality. The candidate must possess or acquire and maintain a State of Nebraska issued teaching certificate.

Application process: Interested candidates are invited to visit brownell.edu/careersto obtain an application. Please submit a completed application, resume, and cover letter.

**Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or based on any other status protected under local, state, and federal law, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment or educational programs and activities.**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 – $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are optional. Subject to change.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Omaha, NE 68132: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location