Description: Saint Monica Preparatory (SMPREP) is a parish, coeducational TK-12 day
school, a ministry of St. Monica Catholic Community in the heart of Santa Monica. SMPREP has
an over 90-year history of educating students for a life of faithful citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saint Monica Preparatory is seeking a full-time Art teacher for the 2023 – 2024 school year.
Full-time faculty responsibilities include teaching five classes, serving as a grade-level advisor,
and participating in co-curricular activities. Opportunities to integrate interdisciplinary projects
and showcases are woven within the curriculum framework.
Job Responsibilities & Duties
Full-time faculty responsibilities include:
\u25cf Teaching five classes with the ability to communicate, create and execute lessons in
different forms\/mediums of art (including digital) that are engaging for high school-level
students.
\u25cf Serving as a grade-level advisor committed to students’ social and emotional
development.
\u25cf Participating in co-curricular activities, including moderating student clubs and\/or
organizations and supervising grade-level retreats.
Job Skills & Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will:
\u25cf Cultivate an inclusive, collaborative, and challenging learning environment that reflects
SMPREP’s core values and allows our diverse student body to grow and thrive.
\u25cf Exhibit a passion for content knowledge and a range of pedagogical approaches while
teaching students Art across various grade levels within an in-person, blended learning
environment.
\u25cf Create an environment in the classroom and in all areas of co-curricular responsibility
that nurtures the development of the whole student.
\u25cf Show a willingness to engage students in meaningful learning experiences and foster a
project-based learning environment.
\u25cf Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop an integrated, meaningful curriculum
and student learning experiences.
\u25cf Provide constructive and effective feedback on students\u2019 artwork to improve
performance.
Desirable Qualifications:
\u25cf MFA degree, Education or related field and\/or California Single-subject Teaching
Credential
\u25cf 3-5 years of teaching experience
\u25cf Experience with collaborative curriculum design, ideally including backward design
based on clearly defined learning objectives, and experience planning student-centered
lessons that are differentiated to meet the needs of all learners
\u25cf Experience providing instruction that prioritizes communicative and task-based
pedagogical approaches
\u25cf Experience in the development and implementation of project-based learning curriculum
Requirements:
\u25cf Bachelor\u2019s degree in Fine Art
\u25cf Ability to teach Intro level – honors and AP Studio level Art classes
\u25cf Experience using instructional technology
\u25cf Ability to convey enthusiasm for the subject matter and develop a positive rapport with
students
\u25cf Strong interpersonal and communication skills
\u25cf Willingness to contribute to school life outside of the classroom
Compensation & Process:
\u25cf $52,000 – $92,000
\u25cf Send resume and cover letter to searchcommittee@smprep.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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