The Cambridge School of Weston seeks a part-time art teacher for the 2012-13 school year who is an experienced artist/teacher, excited to work with sophisticated high school students. The subject of the classes taught will depend on the teacher’s individual passions and expertise; however, the CSW art department prefers the new teacher to offer art classes that emphasize a multicultural understanding of the world and of art making. The art department also hopes that the new teacher will contribute to the diversity of the school’s overall learning environment.
There is an opportunity to teach three separate classes during the school year. Each class runs for approximately 5 weeks and meets everyday for approximately 1½ hours a day.
The pay for each class is $3,000.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Two to three years teaching experience expected
• Bachelor of arts or equivalent required, master’s preferred
School Description:
The Cambridge School of Weston, founded in 1886, provides a progressive education that
emphasizes deep learning, meaningful relationships and a dynamic program that inspires
students to discover who they are and what their contribution is to their school, their community and the world. Located 12 miles from Boston, we are a day and boarding high school community of approximately 340 students. Our module system forms the basis of the educational program, allowing us to offer more than 300 classes. All classes meet 75- to 90-minutes each day, and are taught over five-week modules. Our pedagogy advocates active, experiential learning within a curriculum designed to accommodate the interests and experiences of individual students.
To Apply for This Position:
Please send a cover letter, including a statement of educational philosophy; a resume; and the
names and contact information of 3 to 5 references to:
Tony Loreti
The Cambridge School of Weston
45 Georgian Road
Weston, MA 02493
or tloreti@csw.org.
The Cambridge School of Weston does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin. We are an equal opportunity employer and we
encourage candidates who will increase our diversity to apply.