[MCN] Sussex School K-8th Grade Art Teaching Position Open

[Sussex Office]

Sussex School, a progressive K–8 day school with small class sizes located
in Missoula, Montana, seeks a K-8th Grade Art Teacher. Sussex School offers
an enriching educational atmosphere that supports critical thinking,
creativity, courage, and citizenship in its students and staff. Staff are
highly engaged and enjoy the flexibility, autonomy, and creativity
associated with progressive education.


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   30-40 hours/week; Salary dependent on education and experience and
   hours; position includes full benefits (retirement, medical, dental, PTO)


Sussex School, a progressive K–8 day school located in Missoula, Montana,
seeks a Kindergarten–eighth-grade art teacher. The program at Sussex School
offers an enriching educational atmosphere that supports critical thinking,
creativity, courage, and citizenship in its students and teachers. Faculty
and staff are highly engaged and enjoy the flexibility, autonomy, and
creativity associated with progressive education. In addition, successful
Sussex School teachers are lifelong learners who are reflective about their
practice, find ways to bring ‘real-life’ into their classrooms, have a
ready sense of humor, enjoy and value the arts and outdoors, and seek out
professional development and leadership opportunities.

The Arts at Sussex

At Sussex School, the arts are an integral part of a student’s learning
experience. We encourage students to explore the creative process, practice
critical thinking, and employ courage in the visual and performing arts
through three main disciplines: visual arts, music, and drama.



In the visual arts, we build an environment where students can manifest
their ideas by creating original pieces of art using a variety of art
materials and art processes. Students learn about artists from different
cultures, engage in collaborative work, and build vocabulary in art making.
Students engage in many artistic activities using a variety of media
including ceramics, printmaking, painting, textiles, drawing, and more.
Students create art pieces that resonate in their own lives, with a
particular lens toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Position Description

The art teacher instructs K–8th grade students and works with cohorts of
students in six-week blocks of time. The art teacher serves as a guide for
creative instruction and works to integrate students’ voice and choice into
their art education. As a valued team member, this position is expected to
collaborate with other teachers to integrate subject matter and bring real
world learning into the classroom. The position will mostly offer in-school
art programming and has the potential to offer extended day-program
learning opportunities to students. The art classroom is a working studio,
complete with a kiln and extensive art supplies for full exploration of the
creative process with 5–14 year olds.

Required Qualifications

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   Two (2) years of experience teaching in a related field;
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   Passion for and a strong understanding of student-centered,
   differentiated instruction;
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   Commitment to progressive teaching/learning with or without the use of
   textbooks, and the ability to employ developmentally appropriate teaching
   methods, materials, and workload expectations for students in grades K–8;
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   An ability to work closely and communicate effectively with all Sussex
   School community stakeholders;
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   A commitment to appreciating a variety of perspectives offered by
   individual viewpoints, disciplines, identities, and cultural understandings;
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   Demonstrated ability to support a positive classroom and staff culture;
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   A willingness to collaborate with other staff members.

Preferred Qualifications

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   Degree in education or art;
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   Teaching license (any state).


If you wish to join our fun and hardworking team, please send a cover
letter, résumé, and three references (names or letters are fine) to Head of
School, Joellen Shannon at employ at sussexschool.org. The position is open
until filled.

Sussex School is an Equal Opportunity Employer,   and we are committed to
diversity as a core value. We support equal access and welcome applications
from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and
perspectives. Candidates from underrepresented groups are especially
encouraged to apply.
Sussex School
1800 S 2nd St W
Missoula MT 59801
406.549.8327 <(406)%20549-8327>
www.sussexschool.org
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