Reports to: Dean of Visual and Performing Arts

Position type: 60% full time equivalent, benefits eligible

Salary range: $48,000 - $69,600

Position Overview
The Kehillah School is seeking a passionate and innovative, part-time High School Fine Arts Teacher to inspire students through a dynamic visual arts curriculum. This educator will foster creativity, technical skills, and critical feedback integration while nurturing an inclusive classroom that values artistic expression and exploration. 

The role focuses on fine arts instruction, including drawing, painting, and mixed media, while also requiring foundational knowledge of digital arts, particularly digital illustration and Adobe Suite programs. The role is responsible for teaching courses to likely include: Kehillah Advanced Topics: Art & Design/Advanced Art, Studio Art, and Senior Studio (Independent Study.) Collaboration is key, as the teacher will work closely with the Digital Arts Teacher to develop an integrated, opportunity-rich program that supports students' artistic growth across multiple mediums.The ideal candidate is a collaborative and adaptable teacher committed to student growth and engagement in a multicultural, values-driven community.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive high school art curriculum that supports various artistic mediums, techniques, and art history components, with special focus on drawing and painting.
• Create a classroom environment that encourages artistic risk-taking, personal expression, and an appreciation for diverse artistic perspectives.
• Provide individualized instruction and feedback to students, fostering their artistic and creative development.
• Integrate contemporary and historical artistic influences into lesson plans, exposing students to a wide range of artistic styles and cultural traditions.
• Organize and curate student exhibitions to showcase student artwork throughout the year and at an annual Visual & Performing Arts show.
• Maintain and manage classroom supplies, art materials, and equipment.
• Collaborate with faculty to incorporate interdisciplinary projects and support school-wide initiatives.
• Foster a growth-oriented and respectful learning environment, aligned with Kehillah’s values: Community, Pursuit of Knowledge, Agency, Dialogue, Justice, and Loving Kindness.
• Engage in professional development opportunities and contribute to the school’s artistic and academic culture.
• Serve as an advisor, mentor, or club facilitator to support students' overall learning and personal growth.
• Attend weekly and/or bi-weekly faculty and departmental meetings and other departmental and schoolwide events as needed.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts, Art Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Teaching credential or significant experience in high school art instruction.
• Strong knowledge of a variety of artistic techniques, including drawing, painting, digital art, 3D art, and mixed media.
• Experience fostering an inclusive classroom environment that reflects diverse perspectives.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and student engagement skills.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative and student-centered learning environment.
• Experience integrating technology into art education is a plus.

Why Join The Kehillah School?

The Kehillah School is a progressive, inclusive, and innovative independent high school that values creativity, intellectual curiosity, and community engagement. We provide a supportive teaching environment where educators are empowered to bring their expertise and passion into the classroom.

Compensation & Benefits

Kehillah offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit an application here and attach their resume, cover letter, and portfolio (if available).

About The Kehillah School

Kehillah is distinguished by an exceptional academic program and a dynamic learning environment designed to foster inquiry, creativity, empathy, and belonging. In fact, Kehillah is the Hebrew word for community, and that value is at the heart of everything we do. At Kehillah, students have the opportunity to learn about themselves and the world under the guidance of passionate and seasoned educators in subjects ranging from Mandarin, music theory, and Jewish ethics to robotics, marine biology and psychology. Kehillah students graduate with the knowledge, insight, and experience to create meaningful lives and make the world a more connected, more joyful place. DIVERSITY AND BELONGING We believe our strength lies in our diversity and our commitment to creating spaces of belonging for all who join us. Through belonging, our students and faculty find themselves and others, recognizing the unique contributions each person can make to healing our world. Our belief in the interconnectedness and value of all human beings compels us to work individually and collectively towards equity and social justice. We are committed to building a society that appreciates and celebrates differenc...es as well as a society that empathetically confronts the ways individuals, institutions, and systems have oppressed others based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disability, and other aspects of identity. We believe that it is only by clearly understanding the past and the present of these dynamics that our community members will develop the capacity to help create a better future for all. We acknowledge that this work is ongoing and ever-evolving.

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