Position Type: This is a full-time, salaried with benefits (overtime exempt) position.
Subject Matter: While we look for teachers who can teach the breadth of our curriculum, this position is specifically looking for a teacher who can teach Visual Arts with an emphasis on Ceramics in the Middle School (grades 6-8) & Upper School (grades 9-12) divisions.
Position Description: The Field School's program is ambitious and bold, and our teachers are required to embody the mission of the school by guiding students to discover their authentic selves and distinctive paths to become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future. Teachers are expected to pursue this through a combination of authentic day-to-day interactions with students, in the design and implementation of curriculum, and in their professional interactions with colleagues.
A flexible and innovative mindset is required. As content experts and students of best practice, Field teachers are expected to adapt to their students' learning interests and needs. Strong communication skills and a willingness to collaborate are imperative, as Field teachers regularly work with other teachers, student-support teams, department chairs, and academic leadership to ensure that all students are being supported and challenged by our mission. Teachers are expected to teach assigned courses, serve as student advisors, and facilitate school-wide programming while striving to improve in practice by leveraging coaching, mentoring, professional development, and other supports.
At Field, we believe that students learn best when they feel a sense of belonging at their school – when they are seen and valued by their teachers, peers, and school community. Our approach to community emphasizes respect for, and the inclusion of, all community members as individuals while balancing a focus on the common good and well-being of the school community as a whole. This balance means that we prioritize the community without prioritizing sameness.
Field is a place where our classrooms are better because they mirror the outside world, embracing a diversity of identity, thought, experience, and ability. We believe in the interconnectedness of people and ideas; we strive to be a learning community at every level of the school. At the core, teaching faculty of any discipline are expected to be committed learners and model community members. While Field is an independent school, we are not independent of each other or our established academic standards. Faculty are members of the larger Field community and are expected to shepherd the values of the school.
The Field School is deeply committed to creating and sustaining a learning environment that values equity, diversity, and inclusion as outlined above. This commitment requires sustained effort and a willingness to grow as a community of professionals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
? Design and execute lessons, units, and assessments as determined by your
department chair that are skill-based, culturally responsive, developmentally
appropriate, and in line with the teaching model being used at the time (hybrid,
fully in-person, or fully virtual).
? Provide meaningful and timely feedback to students about their performance.
? Keep accurate records of student performance and attendance.
? Write narrative reports about each student's skill development in the course.
? Serve as a student advisor.
? Attend and engage in department, grade level, staff, and other meetings.
? Engage in professional development as determined by your supervisor.
? Attend events outside of regular school hours as determined by your direct
supervisor, whether virtual or on campus.
? Represent the school through admissions-related activities as requested.
? Other duties as assigned by the Head of School, Assistant Head of School, or
Department Chair.
Qualifications and Competencies:
? Have a degree in their content area from an accredited college or university.
Masters and/or other advanced degrees are encouraged.
? Have content expertise, a strong knowledge of subject area skills, and an
informed developmental understanding of the age group.
? Have an ability to develop strong, trusting relationships with students and
families.
? Have an ability and commitment to create and maintain a classroom environment
furthering the school's work on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
? Have the ability to create an anti-racist and culturally responsive classroom.
? Have strong communication skills.
? Have strong collaboration skills, eager to support others, and willing to be
supported in the pursuit of students' best outcomes.
? Have an ability and commitment to continuously grow and learn as a teacher.
? Have an ability to work creatively and flexibly in the classroom.
Work Environment: Teachers may be asked to perform their work duties at home (in the event of remote learning) and/or on campus. In both settings, the teacher is required to maintain a professional environment. While on campus, classes may be operating either in person or in a distributed setting. Teachers are expected to be present and accessible for the entire school day, regardless of the setting.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, teachers are regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active; it requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking (including climbing and descending stairs), and moving/rearranging classroom furniture/equipment to meet the student/instructional needs.
Travel: Regular travel is not expected in this position.
About The Field School: Located in Washington, DC, The Field School (grades 6-12) takes great pride in providing students with an ideal blend of structured academic excellence and individual expression in a relaxed, joyful atmosphere. Through dialogue among students and teachers, we encourage students to seek knowledge and join in community. Field connects the various realms of knowledge to help students understand their world and lead full lives. For more than 50 years, Field has been a place where students discover their authentic selves and chart distinctive paths to become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future.
Contact: Candidates are invited to send their resume and cover letter to and to visit for additional information about our school community. Official Field School Employment Applications are available upon request.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. The School requires full immunization (initial vaccination and all recommended booster shots) against COVID-19 subject to applicable medical exemptions under state and federal law. If an exemption is requested, the School will determine whether reasonable accommodations are available in accordance with applicable law. The Field School is committed to building a diverse and equitable faculty. The school does not discriminate based on a person's race, color, sex, gender, identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, homelessness, or any other ground prohibited by Federal or District of Columbia law. About The Field School
The Field School (grades 6-12) takes great pride in providing students with an ideal blend of focus on academic excellence and individual expression – all in a relaxed, joyful atmosphere. Through dialogue among students and teachers, we encourage students to seek knowledge and join in community. Field connects the various realms of knowledge to help students understand their world and lead full lives. We live our mission everyday: Students discover their authentic selves and distinctive paths to become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future.
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