Employment
Design and Architecture Teacher
MISSION STATEMENT
Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.POSITION OVERVIEW
The Design and Architecture Teacher is a full-time teacher and member of the Visual Arts Department. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment where value is placed on the skills and passions of the discipline within a larger context of Milken’s mission, core values, and educational philosophy. Primary responsibilities include teaching 5 visual arts classes per year, teaching in both the middle and upper school divisions, serving as a Student Advisor, and collaborating on school-wide programming. This position reports to the Division Head and Instructional Leader.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and prepare engaging and rigorous middle and high school lessons across a variety of design arts disciplines including architecture, fabrication, digital arts, graphic design, and fashion.
- Emphasize student choice in lessons designed around the National Core Arts Standards, Studio Habits of Mind, and Milken’s Core Values.
- Create a safe and welcoming learning environment.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages creativity and critical thinking.
- Provide constructive feedback on student work, emphasizing skill development and artistic growth.
- Collaborate with the Visual Arts Department to align curriculum with school-wide academic goals and values.
- Engage with students, parents, and colleagues to support the school’s mission and build community.
- Engage with students outside of the classroom through office hours, extracurricular activities, clubs, and school-wide programming.
- Pursue ongoing professional development.
- Maintain clear and ongoing professional communication with parents and students.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, Design, Art Education, Architecture, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Teaching experience at the middle and high school levels or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong knowledge of design principles.
- Proficiency in tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop) required.
- Proficiency in 3D modeling software such as Rhino preferred.
- Understanding and experience with laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC, g-coding, and model making skills preferred.
Standard On-Campus Hours
Start: M - F by 7:45 AM
End: M - Th 3:30 PM, F 2:30 PM
*All schedules are subject to change.
SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $115,000
Interested candidates may apply here.
Milken strives to be a nurturing, diverse and inclusive community. It is a vibrant academic home, drawing faculty and staff from the spectrum of faith, social and cultural backgrounds.
At Milken Community School, we think education is more than what you know. Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.
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