Visual Arts Position at Millbrook School

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Millbrook School seeks a visual arts teacher to teach drawing and both digital and darkroom photography, primarily at the beginning level.  The teacher will join a vibrant, highly collaborative Arts department, working in the Holbrook Arts Center, where all visual and performing arts are gathered under one roof.

Interest in the importance of the arts in 21st century pedagogy, critical thinking, and continued professional growth as both a teacher and an artist are essential. Millbrook is a mission-based boarding high school; coaching and residential life duty are important components of this position. Energy for adolescents, adaptability, humor, and integrity are the hallmarks of Millbrook’s faculty. Housing is provided; salary is competitive.

Interested candidates should email Sarah MacWright at SMacWright@millbrook.org with a resume, cover letter, & link to online portfolio. The process is moving quickly and finalists will be selected by the end of the month.

 As an equal opportunity employer, Millbrook School does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Moreover, Millbrook School recognizes the value of a diverse faculty and staff, and actively seeks candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds. 

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Staff Openings at Maine Arts Camp This Summer!

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Dorm Counselor/Arts instructor – Maine Arts Camp

Maine Arts Camp, www.maineartscamp.com, is an overnight camp for children ages 9-16. Our camp is a small, inclusive & creative camp community.  We are located on the campus of Unity College, in Unity, Maine.  Our camp season for staff runs from June 29 – August 2, 2015. We are looking staff interested in living and caring for campers for a month during the summer.  We offer about 55 activities, including a wide variety in the arts (painting, drawing,anime, pottery, hand building, metal jewelry, stained glass, sculpture, sewing and more). Besides the arts, our activities include music, theater, dance, culinary arts, film making, archery, kayaking/canoeing, biking, yoga and much more.

The dorm counselor position is a combination of leading/assisting in activities during the day, working as a dorm counselor (living with the campers 24/7), and helping out wherever needed. We are specifically looking for staff who are future teachers or those who have a passion in working with children.

We are very much a typical camp, with camp songs, camp fires, friendship building, etc.. With a limited enrollment of about 100 campers, we have a dedicated & talented staff, interested in working with kids/teens and helping them gain skills and grow, with many current and future teachers on staff.

If you are looking to live and work with children in a small community, geared for bright and creative kids, feel free to fill out a staff application at www.maineartscamp.com.  Salary for the 5 weeks is very competitive and includes room and board.  For further information, contact Rick Mades, camp director, at 561-865-4330 or maineartscamprick@gmail.com.

Volunteers Needed for BPS Youth Art Month (YAM) Exhibition

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The Boston Public Schools Visual & Performing Arts Department is seeking volunteers to assist with Youth Art Month (YAM), an exhibition and celebration of BPS student artwork at Boston City Hall.
The YAM exhibit will be on view at City Hall from April 7-May 3, 2015. Volunteers are needed to assist in the installation of the exhibit on March 31-April 2, and the Opening Gala Reception on April 7.
All details and exact times can be found on the online registration form at http://goo.gl/forms/e0KLpLqEFq.
We’d love your help for any and all of these events, and thank you for your support of BPS art students and teachers!  Please register as a volunteer online, and contact Chandra Ortiz, BPS Visual Art Content Specialist, at cdortiz@bostonpublicschools.org with any questions.