6-8 Visual Arts Teacher

Head-Royce School is seeking a culturally responsive, flexible, enthusiastic, and innovative Visual Arts teacher to teach Studio Art and Ceramics. We seek to develop artists by establishing an appropriate and engaging learning environment and offering varied learning activities. Our faculty create classrooms that encourage students to participate in experiential learning, take risks, view the world through multiple lenses, utilize innovative tools, and demonstrate proficiencies through a range of assessments that include real-world problems and performances. The Visual & Performing Arts Department at Head-Royce endeavors to create a student-centered program that teaches the skills and language of the arts through meaningful, experiential, project-based learning. Across the visual and performing arts, students are engaged in creative pursuits with an emphasis on process, connection to our community, and student choice and ownership. Since the Arts both actively shape and reflect the cultural expression of a community, we strive to advance a plurality of diverse perspectives, fostering an environment of inclusivity that promotes mutual respect and empathy. Head-Royce teachers serve as advisors, club sponsors and participate in the life of the community.  We seek applicants who have a strong academic background, experience in anti-racist pedagogy, an awareness of ecological literacy, an understanding of adolescents, and a genuine fondness for working with students at this specific age level. To Apply: Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest (cover letter) as well as a current resume. Application materials should be submitted through our website. Priority to applications received by May 1, 2026 Located on a 22-acre campus in Oakland, California, Head-Royce School (HRS) is a pre-eminent, co-educational, independent, K-12 day school with a 138-year history. Our mission is to develop students of character, intellect, and creativity. We deliver on our mission by living our values: * Students First: We prioritize student learning, development, and well-being. * Academic Excellence: We pursue knowledge and assess our learning to better ourselves and our community. * Diversity: We embrace our different perspectives, backgrounds, experiences and identities to expand and enrich what we can learn and do together. * Belonging: We create the conditions in which everyone thrives and brings their authentic selves. * Civic Engagement: We connect students to the local community and beyond to enhance their academic experiences and foster genuine engagement. Head-Royce enrolls approximately 920 students in the three separate divisions—Lower, Middle and Upper—and provides a dynamic, whole-child education to every student. We envision a future where education unlocks the promise and purpose of every student to better the world. HRS is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas. Open to all applicants authorized to work in the U.S and willing to undergo both Livescan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process. Employment is also contingent upon successful completion of background checks and compliance with California SB 848, which requires prior educational institution employers to disclose credible complaints, substantiated investigations, or discipline involving egregious misconduct. Head-Royce provides equal employment opportunities on the basis of merit, fitness, qualifications, and experience. The school’s commitment to equal employment opportunity extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of employment. Head-Royce makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and breastfeeding), reproductive health decision-making, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, citizenship, military or veteran status, age, or other categories defined by state law, federal law or local ordinance. Head-Royce prohibits discrimination or harassment based on these classifications. Discrimination and harassment based on a perception that anyone is in any of these protected classifications or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as being in any of these protected classifications, are also prohibited. Head-Royce School seeks to be a community in which every individual is treated with sensitivity, courtesy and respect. Required Disclosure: AB 2534 & SB 848- As of January 1, 2026, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534 & SB 848) and Education Code 44051 (as amended by SB 848) applicants for all positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school, diagnostic centers operated by the CA Department of Education, and/or private schools with which they have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. Please include any full-time, part-time and/or substitute employment positions on your application. Failure to disclose all previous educational employment, regardless of length or location, may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonestly in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed. Job Responsibilities-The primary responsibility will be to plan, instruct, and assess a project-based Media Arts course for 6th through 8th-grade students, integrating the following: Design and deliver lessons in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, and other art forms. Guide students through the full creative process from concept development to production, including proper care and use of tools and equipment. Develop and maintain a structured project-based curriculum aligned with school-wide learning outcomes and studio arts standards. Foster visual arts literacy by helping students learn about fundamental art techniques, artists from various cultural traditions, and art historical movements. Provide timely, constructive feedback on student work and maintain accurate records of student progress and grades. Collaborate with colleagues on cross-curricular projects and school-wide events involving visual arts display. Maintain a safe, inclusive, and materials-rich classroom environment conducive to creative exploration. Serve as an Advisor to a group of middle school students. Job Specifications Expertise in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, and other art forms. Experience with clay, glazes, kiln operation, hand and wheel throwing techniques, and studio safety. Thorough understanding of art history and contemporary critical discourse around art practice. Collaborative, collegial, flexible colleague with the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Familiarity with Project Zero’s Studio Habits of Mind. Clear communicator with students, colleagues and parents. Strong organizational skills. Demonstrated understanding of and curiosity regarding curriculum design, varied pedagogical approaches as well as different styles and types of assessment. Other Duties Participate in school-wide professional development, staff meetings, and committee work as assigned. Maintain and manage classroom technology equipment and report issues to the technology coordinator. Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and course expectations. Ability to participate in an outdoor education trip for 3-4 nights (additional stipend paid) Required Skills Proficiency in industry-standard digital art tools. Strong understanding of visual storytelling, composition, and design principles. Effective classroom management and the ability to engage and motivate adolescent learners. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to integrate technology meaningfully into a project-based learning environment. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching practices. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts, Education, or a related field (Master's preferred). Valid teaching credential or demonstrated equivalent experience in a school or educational setting. Prior experience teaching or working with middle school-aged students strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience with both 2-D and 3-D art forms. Ability to provide Livescan fingerprint clearance, SB848 and TB clearance prior to employment.

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