Expectations: Establish a supportive and engaging environment for students; Demonstrate a deep belief that teachers have a unique role in empowering students to become passionately inquisitive; Demonstrate teaching proficiency and comfort with a variety of teaching methods and learning needs; most importantly, supporting immersive, experiential learning; Foster the belief in each of our students that students can and will change the world; Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through engagement in ongoing professional development; Build collaborative partnerships with students, faculty, and parents; Develop and facilitate culturally inclusive curricula and inclusive classroom practices; All faculty can expect to travel with students (grades 4-12) for 1-3 weeks per year; This is primarily a middle school position that teaches up to one upper school elective per semester; Responsibilities: Explore core visual arts concepts and skills with middle school students (grades 6-8) at developmentally appropriate levels using a wide range of materials and processes. The inclusion of art history and present-day art is expected; Work with lower and upper school arts faculty to maintain fluidity between divisions, teachers, and grade levels; Create and install rotating exhibitions that celebrate student work; Regularly keep both students and families informed about student progress and performance; Keep RamsConnect (MVS' Student Management System) and Canvas (MVS' Learning Management System) up to date according to MVS guidelines; Advisor for a group of 8-12 MS students; Lead/Co-lead an Immersion program in January; Develop and propose new courses each year, including new Immersion programs.