Job Title: High School Digital Media and Fine Arts Teacher

Location: Chartwell School, Seaside, CA

Salary range: $58,000-$95,000  

Full-Time/Exempt

Begins: October 1, 2024

Position Overview:

Chartwell School is seeking a passionate and skilled High School Digital Media and Fine Arts teacher to join our team for the 2024-25 academic year. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to teach neurodiverse students, particularly those with dyslexia or language-based learning differences, in a creative, student-centered environment.

Chartwell School, an independent college preparatory institution, has been serving students in grades 1-12 for nearly 40 years on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula in coastal California, approximately 100 miles south of San Francisco. We pride ourselves on providing personalized learning experiences, with small class sizes and individualized instruction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop engaging digital media and fine arts lessons that foster critical and creative thinking skills
• Work with the teaching team to create and coordinate an integrated curriculum across subjects
• Collaborate with colleagues, leadership, families, and local artists to support students’ learning and participation in school and community arts programs
• Develop and maintain student portfolios, showcasing their accomplishments throughout the year
• Stay current on trends in art, digital media, and instructional techniques, incorporating these into your teaching
• Foster relationships with professional artists and local art organizations, bringing real-world experiences into the classroom
• Implement and maintain safety and health code requirements in the art classroom
• Measure student learning outcomes through diverse and innovative assessment strategies.
• Conscientiously fulfill all classroom and collateral responsibilities, including attending faculty meetings, school functions, in-service training, and maintaining professional competence through workshops and courses
• Encourage students to explore their potential in the arts, guiding them to reach their highest level of achievement
• Utilize varied teaching strategies to address the multiple learning styles in the classroom.

Required Technical Skills and Desirable Attributes:

• Strong understanding and experience with Project-Based Learning themes.
• Passion for teaching and an ability to inspire students and colleagues with enthusiasm for art.
• Solid knowledge of art history, genres, and styles, with the ability to connect this knowledge to practical art instruction
• Functional use of Apple products, iMacs, iPads, and other technological devices, as well as proficiency in software programs such as Google Suite, email, and the Internet.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite programs, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, and ProCreate
• Familiarity with website design software (e.g., Weebly, Squarespace) and camera operation, including lighting, lenses, and other key settings for digital art projects
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth through membership in professional organizations and participation in workshops and seminars

School Culture & Professional Development:

At Chartwell, we are deeply committed to supporting professional growth. We provide ongoing opportunities for professional development, emphasizing continuous learning and innovation. Teachers are encouraged to adopt a growth mindset and be active contributors to the development of cutting-edge educational practices designed to meet the unique needs of cognitively diverse learners.

Most importantly, we seek educators who intuitively understand that building trusting, respectful relationships with students is at the heart of effective teaching.

Core Competencies:

• Team player with a collaborative mindset
• Commitment to continuous learning and personal growth
• Creative, innovative thinker and problem-solver
• Takes initiative and demonstrates leadership
• Strong belief in the potential of all students to achieve
• Ability to differentiate and scaffold instruction effectively
• Capacity to build rapport and develop strong, positive relationships with students

Compensation & Benefits: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Cover letter detailing your interest in the position and relevant experience
2. Current resume
3. Three letters of recommendation (pastoral, professional, and personal)

Please send all application materials to: [email protected].

About Chartwell

Mission

Chartwell empowers students with dyslexia and associated learning differences to unlock their full potential. We provide a college preparatory, strength-based program that gives students the skills, strategies, tools, and mindset needed to become successful lifelong learners. We share our expertise through partnerships and outreach initiatives to transform education. 

Vision

Chartwell aspires to show the world that young people with language-based learning differences and diverse learning styles and profiles can be among the most creative, productive and valuable members of any community.. We further aim to inspire others to get to know, understand and value these students from very young ages and to help them realize their full potential. We seek to see them develop into confident young people and adults, committed to lifelong learning and equipped with the knowledge, skills, and social and emotional competencies to achieve their goals.

Chartwell School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• Strong understanding and experience with Project-Based Learning themes.
• Passion for teaching and an ability to inspire students and colleagues with enthusiasm for art.
• Solid knowledge of art history, genres, and styles, with the ability to connect this knowledge to practical art instruction
• Functional use of Apple products, iMacs, iPads, and other technological devices, as well as proficiency in software programs such as Google Suite, email, and the Internet.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite programs, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, and ProCreate
• Familiarity with website design software (e.g., Weebly, Squarespace) and camera operation, including lighting, lenses, and other key settings for digital art projects
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth through membership in professional organizations and participation in workshops and seminars

About Chartwell School

The mission of Chartwell School is to diagnostically educate students with specific learning variations, including dyslexia, in a way that provides them with the academic skills, confidence, creativity and perseverance necessary to meet the challenges of mainstream education and lifelong learning. Our students have average or better intelligence but may have struggled in traditional classrooms due to dyslexia or other learning disabilities and academic challenges. We provide co-ed students ages 5-18 with the skills, knowledge, and tools they need to succeed. A Chartwell education includes: small class sizes, a 1:5 teacher-to-student ratio, attention to learning styles, emphasis on social skills and character building, multi-sensory learning, integrated technology, enrichment activities, sports, and a healthful, green campus.

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