Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Interim Teacher of Woodworking & Design   EOE Statement The George School community—rooted in Quaker values and composed of global citizens—is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. The school does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our goal is to be a community where people with vastly different backgrounds, identities, and perspectives are united in their mutual respect for one another and the pursuit of a common good. This belief is reflected in the school’s motto, “Mind the Light.”   Description George School, an all-gender, Quaker boarding/day school located in Newtown, Bucks County, PA, seeks an Interim Teacher of Woodworking & Design for the 2024-2025 school year, beginning in August 2024.   Position Requirements Candidates should have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in fine arts and have demonstrated the ability to teach representational, as well as conceptual, approaches to woodworking. The school and this program embrace a responsibility for environmental sustainability, using locally sourced wood such as walnut, cherry, ash, white and red oak, maple, poplar, and beech. The school particularly seeks candidates who are: practicing artists; who are capable of developing and teaching a three-to-four-year sequence of woodworking that complements other visual arts offerings in the Arts Department; and, who demonstrate an interest in other aspects of boarding school life, such as coaching a sport or helping supervise a dormitory. Candidates must also be able to manage and budget for a studio and its supplies and equipment, to assist students with portfolio preparation, to oversee student co-op workers, and to support and showcase the arts on campus. Since many students participate in on-campus art shows and various regional exhibitions and competitions, the teacher will also coordinate and facilitate this effort with other visual arts faculty. Commitment to the traditions and philosophy of a Quaker educational community and the ability to work with a diverse student population in a style consistent with Quaker values are also important. The successful candidate will have demonstrated the energy to thrive within a fast-paced work environment and they must possess a genuine appreciation for adolescents, a sense of humor, the ability to work collaboratively with members of the Arts department and serve as a positive team player within the George School community.         Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Position Interim Teacher of Woodworking & Design   Close Date   About the Organization Founded in 1893 by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), George School, a rigorous all gender boarding and day school for grades nine through twelve, educates students from more than nineteen states, forty-three foreign countries, and a variety of ethnic, racial, religious, and economic backgrounds. Through its commitment to diversity and the Quaker values of equality, integrity, and peacemaking, George School inspires students to be led by their own truths while respecting and appreciating opinions and beliefs different from their own. George School was one of the first schools in the United States to implement an International Baccalaureate diploma program.   Hiring Manager None Specified  This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now Follow us

 

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