Art Instructor - Justin-Siena High School

Art Instructor - Justin-Siena High School

Website: https://justin-siena.myschoolapp.com/ftpimages/743/download/download_7349067.pdf

 4026 Maher Street, Napa, CA, 94558

Justin-Siena is seeking an Art teacher for the 2022-23 school year.

The essential responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
● Teaching multiple sections of Visual Arts, which may include studio arts, graphic design,
and photography
● Produce a student Art Show
● Establish and maintain a relationship with the Napa arts community
● Collaborate within the Visual and Performing Arts Department to investigate, develop
and deliver our curriculum;
● Advising a small group of students;
● Engaging meaningfully in student life;
● Performing weekend, evening, or overnight duties as assigned.
Above all, we seek candidates who are aligned with the school’s Lasallian Catholic mission and
vision, serve as positive role models of faith as well as support the school’s ideals of inclusivity,
social justice, academic excellence, and loving community. They are committed to maximizing
the holistic growth of all students. Preference will be given to practicing Catholics.

Qualifications
Candidates must possess demonstrated competence in the content area and in using
research-based pedagogical practices. An advanced degree in the content area is preferred.
Preference will also be given to those with experience teaching college preparatory, Honors, and
Advanced Placement courses, grades 9-12, who have a demonstrated ability to engage students
actively in their learning, and who hold a current California Teaching Credential. Preference will
be given to those with experience in Lasallian or other Catholic high schools. We seek candidates
with track records of positive, professional collaboration in team settings. An understanding of
the developmental needs of adolescents is necessary; therefore, we seek a healthy combination of
competency, positivity, flexibility, energy, creativity, and a sense of humor. We seek candidates
with demonstrated experience working in a diverse, inclusive community and strong
cross-cultural competency skills.

School Overview
Justin-Siena is a Lasallian Catholic college preparatory high school. We serve approximately
560 students from the Napa Valley and neighboring Northern California communities, as well as
international students in residence from countries around the world. A dedicated, competent, and
caring faculty is at the heart of Justin-Siena. Our mission emphasizes educational excellence and
a holistic student experience in the context of a loving community that prepares students to serve
and lead in an ever-changing world.

To Apply
Please email résumé, letter of interest, contact information for three references, and Employment
Application (found in the Employment section of the Justin-Siena website) to Mrs. Jamie Powell,
jpowell@justin-siena.org.

Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Pre-employment
background screening is required for all positions.