<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Sussex School, </span><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">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. </span><br clear="all"></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-c6565c34-7fff-1162-b200-79e3366d3439"><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">30-40 hours/week; Salary dependent on education and experience and hours; position includes full benefits (retirement, medical, dental, PTO) </span></p></li></ul><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Sussex School, </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">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. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">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.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">The Arts at Sussex</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">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.</span><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> Students engage in many artistic activities using a variety of media including ceramics, printmaking, painting, textiles, drawing, and more. Students </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">c</span><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">reate art pieces that resonate in their own lives,</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">with a particular lens toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.</span><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Position Description</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The art teacher instructs K</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">–</span><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">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</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">–</span><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">14 year olds. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Required Qualifications</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:10pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Two (2) years of experience teaching in a related field;</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Passion for and a strong understanding of student-centered, differentiated instruction;</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">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</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">–</span><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">8;</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">An ability to work closely and communicate effectively with all Sussex School community stakeholders;</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">A commitment to appreciating a variety of perspectives offered by individual viewpoints, disciplines, identities, and cultural understandings;</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Demonstrated ability to support a positive classroom and staff culture;</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(45,45,45);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:11pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">A willingness to collaborate with other staff members.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:10pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Preferred Qualifications</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Degree in education or art;</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Teaching license (any state).</span><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br><br></span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">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 </span><a href="mailto:employ@sussexschool.org" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">employ@sussexschool.org</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">. The position is open until filled. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">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.</span></p></span>
</span></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(136,136,136)"><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif">Sussex School</font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif">1800 S 2nd St W</font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif">Missoula MT 59801</font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif" style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(17,85,204)"><a href="tel:(406)%20549-8327" value="+14065498327" style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">406.549.8327</a></font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><a href="http://www.sussexschool.org/" style="font-size:12.8px;font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">www.sussexschool.org</a><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif"><img width="96" height="93" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4xfKOO2OSfIQj-rOAiQW8NlfgXXP68Diw067tFjq5EG3xp5biBxJUGtEaNZ-zTwMSjR8tc2WTs"><br></font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif"><br></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>