Ceramics Teacher

Bellarmine College Preparatory is a community of education and faith. We are inspired by the mission of Catholic education, the academic tradition of Jesuit schools, the Ignatian spiritual charism, and Jesus’ call to love and serve others in justice, peace, and joy.

Bellarmine College Preparatory in San José, California invites applications for a full-time Ceramics teaching position beginning August 2023.  Highest priority is given to candidates with a degree in visual arts, experience maintaining and supervising an active ceramics studio, and teaching experience at the high school level. Working at Bellarmine College Preparatory requires a commitment to the mission and values of the school, as well as the willingness to contribute to the co-curricular program. 

Bellarmine complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodations that may be necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of Ceramics. Develop and deliver curriculum that includes both wheel throwing and hand building
• Collaborate with colleagues on aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessments
• Hold regular office hours and meet with students who need assistance
• Communicate regularly with parents, counselors, and administrators to ensure the success of each student
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth
• Fulfill periodic substitution and prefecting responsibilities
• Abide by all school policies and regulations
• Complete other duties and/or projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Fine Arts
• Demonstrate an understanding of the elements and principles of design
• Integrate and use technology for instruction and assessment
• Design authentic projects and analyze student work to adjust instruction
• Ability to work effectively with staff and students at all levels, displaying a positive attitude, demonstrating cultural proficiency, and exhibiting motivation and drive; this includes the ability to provide clear expectations to students while building positive relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, and successfully interact with external and internal constituents; this includes the ability to resolve conflicts
• Self-directed with proven ability to assume responsibility, work independently, creatively solve problems, and move work/projects to completion with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks/assignments/projects within established time frames and with strong attention to detail, including the ability to stay focused and manage multiple projects/activities simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and the ability to operate all other applicable software

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Master’s Degree in Fine Arts
• Single Subject Credential in Art and/or Master’s Degree in Teaching
• Familiarity with Jesuit secondary education
  
   

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 20 pounds, using proper lifting techniques
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or move around the classroom as needed
• Ability to travel around our campus safely and comfortably
• Ability to use a keyboard (or an alternative input device) and other office equipment
• Ability to read information in printed material and on a computer screen (often for extended periods of time) and/or on a mobile device/laptop
  
   

School Requirements

• Satisfactory clearance of a TB test.
• Satisfactory clearance of a background check, pursuant to a fingerprint scan.   In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
• Proof of eligibility to work legally in the United States and identity will be required after an offer of employment has been made.  Sponsorship of a work visa or work visa extension not available.

• This position pays according to our established faculty salary scale, available here
• This position is Regular, Full-Time, Exempt
• This position is eligible for Bellarmine’s excellent benefits package
• This position will begin work on/about July 1, 2023, to prepare for the school year and is to be completed in accordance with the published school calendar as instructed by the school’s administration.
• Due to BCP’s recruitment timeline for this position, applications received by June 1, 2023, will be given priority for review and consideration. Applications received afterwards may be reviewed but is not guaranteed.