Head of Art

St. Clement's School; Aurora; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites applications for the role of Head of Art, a position that combines teaching and leadership in a vibrant educational environment. In this role, you will engage students in Communication Technology and Visual Arts, utilizing your expertise in Adobe Photoshop and fostering creativity. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging participation in co-curricular activities and community initiatives. This position offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic team dedicated to student growth and inclusion, all while enjoying a competitive compensation package and the support of a collegial culture. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Education with Senior Arts qualifications.
• Preferably certified to teach in Ontario or pursuing this designation.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grades 10-12 Communication Technology and Visual Arts courses.
• Collaborate with colleagues to establish department goals and share resources.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Communication Technology

Visual Arts

Community EDI initiatives

Education

Bachelor of Education

Senior Arts qualifications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Founded in 1899, St. Andrew’s College (SAC) is an independent, all-boys university preparatory school for Grades 5-12. Located 40 minutes north of Toronto, SAC’s 126-acre campus is home to a mix of 650 boarding and day students from 25 countries. As set out in our mission statement, SAC’s rigorous academic program is complemented by a wide range of co-curricular activities designed to develop “the complete man and well-rounded citizen.” All boys participate in the extensive athletic program (71 teams across 22 sports) and the 116-year-old Cadet Corps. Graduates gain entry to top universities in Canada, the U.S., and abroad and are part of a network of 6,000 Old Boys around the world. To find out more, visit our website at www.sac.on.ca.

We invite applications for an exciting role as Head of Art at St. Andrew’s College, reporting to the Deputy Head of School.

The college seeks an exceptional educator to teach Grades 10 through 12 Communication Technology and Visual Arts courses. A deep understanding of Adobe products, specifically expertise in Photoshop and its complimentary applications, is essential for this role.

The Head of Art will collaborate with colleagues to share ideas and resources, establish department goals, and pursue experiential learning opportunities and professional development. The Head of Art will ensure compliance with the Ministry of Education’s expectations and will guide and mentor new faculty within the Art Department.

Teachers at St. Andrew’s College bring passion, innovation, and expertise to their instructional practice while espousing our core values of accountability, courage, integrity, creativity, respect, empathy, and resilience. If you are the kind of teacher with a deep sense of purpose, desirous of the autonomy to lead, and seeking support for personal growth, tell us your story.

Candidates are required to hold a Bachelor of Education with Senior Arts qualifications and are preferably certified to teach in Ontario or in pursuit of this designation. The ideal candidate will have outstanding academic credentials and demonstrate the ability to contribute to the many facets of school life, including extra-curricular responsibilities. Competitive coaching experience is an asset. Additionally, we seek candidates with a demonstrated willingness to participate in and lead community EDI (equity, diversity, and inclusion) initiatives. Further, the school seeks teachers who are also interested in supporting the school administration through their expertise in data innovation.

If you would like to participate in the full life of a school at the forefront of technology, boasting outstanding classroom and athletic facilities, and fostering a collegial and warm culture, we would like to hear from you. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.

To express interest in this opportunity, submit a cover letter and resume directly to sac.simplication.com by January 13, 2025.

St. Andrew’s College has long been committed to ensuring our boys learn how to engage appropriately with others in the community so that they can develop healthy, meaningful, and sustained human relationships. Our policies and programs speak to the necessity for schools to be inclusive and enact proactive approaches to interrelationships. As an employer, we model and value equity, diversity, and inclusivity. By extension, we are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 905-727-2580.