Early Childhood Visual Art Teacher (Maternity Leave: August 2024 - December 2024)

Maternity Leave Coverage: August 2024 - December 2024

DESCRIPTION:

We seek a dynamic, experienced, culturally-aware teacher for a progressive Montessori-inspired program that honors educational best practices to teach Visual Arts instruction in Toddler through Kindergarten grades following a curriculum aligned with National Arts Standards. As a co-curricular teacher, the successful candidate will lead art lessons that provide each student with avenues for cultural exploration while deepening each individual learner’s basic craftsmanship skills. The candidate will plan and prepare students for visual art exhibitions throughout the building, while evaluating student performance and growth. Co-Curricular teachers work closely with other teachers to develop interdisciplinary learning experiences and to support students’ social emotional learning. All teachers attend regular meetings and observe, advise, and serve children in the areas of student needs, preparing the classroom environment, curriculum development and delivery, classroom routines, family communication, and record keeping. Early Childhood Co-Curricular Teachers report to the Director of Early Childhood Education. We actively seek candidates who will reflect and enhance the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of our school community. 

ABOUT US: 

Located in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay, Kingsley is an independent day school guided by a unique blend of Montessori philosophy and innovative programming. Kingsley offers an education tailored to the talents, curiosity, and growth of each student. Our progressive, inquiry-based programs cultivate students’ social and academic development, and prepare them to advance successfully to top public and independent middle schools. Our program’s commitment to knowing every child and to partnering with parents propels each student to access their potential. 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Prioritize the safety and well-being of all students
• Lead academic and behavioral routines
• Maintain professional communication with peers and families and exhibit a receptive and collegial demeanor
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to enhance curriculum and community 
• Perform arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, monitoring, and other support duties as needed
• Participate in and support special events/activities
• Participate in professional development initiatives
• Lead students Toddler through Kindergarten grades in mixed age level classroom visual arts lessons 
• Support students for school performances, including the Winter Concert 
• Design a collaborative community art piece to be shared at the Winter Concert

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor of Fine Arts degree required; MA in education preferred
• Experience with a variety of instructional methods and multi-age learning environments, strongly preferred familiarity with Studio Habits of Mind philosophy
• Experience working with and instructing early childhood aged students 
• Comfortability with a variety of artistic materials

TO APPLY, CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position including your background and experience
• Current resume
• List of three current/past supervisors with email addresses and phone numbers

Kingsley Montessori School values and celebrates diversity because it makes us a better employer, builds a stronger school community, develops a sense of collaboration, and encourages mutual respect and broader thinking. We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.