Prep/High School Ceramics Teacher (Leave Replacement)

Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a passionate ceramics instructor for a temporary leave replacement role. This exciting position involves teaching various ceramics courses to high school students, fostering creativity, and supporting individual artistic development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in ceramics, along with a commitment to creating an inclusive and engaging classroom environment. With a supportive culture and a focus on student growth, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact on young artists while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans

Free breakfast & lunch

Flexible Spending Accounts

8% Annual Employer Contribution to retirement

Generous holiday schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Art or related discipline required.
• Experience in ceramics and teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school ceramics and art courses.
• Provide feedback and foster a supportive learning environment.
• Assist with assessments and student projects.

Skills

Hand building

Wheel throwing

Glazing

Firing electric kilns

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art

Art Education degree

Job description

Prep/High School Ceramics Teacher (Leave Replacement)

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Prep School Ceramics Teacher (Leave Replacement)

Job Summary

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School seeks a dynamic ceramics instructor to teach introductory courses and specialized electives to grades 9-12. This is a temporary leave replacement position that will begin in September 2025.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach sections of 9th Grade Art (focus: focus on design and basic ceramic techniques), Ceramics & Sculpture I, II & III and Advanced Projects in Ceramics
• Provide individual feedback, support student growth and the ability to foster a supportive, inclusive environment
• Assist with assessments and narrative report cards
• Foster an understanding and appreciation for ceramics and sculpture history and theory through class critiques, discussions, and projects
• Run well-managed, meaningful, and engaging classes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced high school ceramics students
• Help students formulate individualized projects that develop their own style and express their personal interests
• Work closely with colleagues, the department head, and prep school administration to support the academic, social, and emotional well being of all students
• Additional duties as assigned by Divisional Director
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Ceramics or a related discipline. An Art Education degree is preferred
• Demonstrates experience in hand building, wheel throwing, glazing and firing electric kilns
• Experience teaching at the high school or college level is preferred
  
  

Work Hours

• 7:45 am - 3:30 pm Monday through Friday
• Weekly faculty and department meetings until 4:30 pm
• Start Date: September 2025 (exact date to be determined)
  
  

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $71,000- $118,500 annually based on completed degree programs and years of experience. We also offer a warm and supportive culture as well as exceptional benefits including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans with a free medical coverage option for employee only coverage
• Free vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, Parking & Transit
• 8% Annual Employer Contribution to retirement after one year of full time service
• Basic Life Insurance
• Enhanced Short Term Disability Coverage
• Long Term Disability Coverage
• Low cost additional benefits including voluntary life insurance, critical illness coverage and pet insurance
• Additional Aflac policies
• Free breakfast & lunch when school is in session
• Discounted parking
• Generous holiday schedule, sick and personal time
  
  

CGPS Mission Statement

CGPS nurtures each student’s unique passions and talents inside and outside the classroom, unifying and inspiring members of its community in a rigorous but relaxed learning environment, preparing them for the finest colleges, and instilling in them the confidence, ethical values and sense of purpose to embrace challenges, to achieve their dreams and to improve the world.

CGPS is an equal opportunity employer committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or other classes protected by federal or state law. CGPS does not tolerate harassment of or retaliation against any employee or applicant on the basis of these characteristics, or because the individual exercised his or her EEO rights.

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