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at St. Stephen's

One of Europe’s premier international schools, St. Stephen’s offers a challenging academic program with outstanding individual support in a small, supportive community.

The school was founded in 1964. Current enrollment is 300 students with 57 nationalities represented in the student body. There are more than 50 faculty with an average tenure of 10 years. The school operates a generous professional development budget, including a sabbatical and several teaching awards, to ensure all teachers are continuously developing their craft and model lifelong learning. In addition, there are over 20 administrative staff members.

St. Stephen’s School is committed to rigorous child protection procedures and protocols and fully complies with Italian and US law as well as the Council of International School recommendations.

All new hires undergo a comprehensive vetting process, including criminal background checks from countries lived and worked in as well as calls to former employers.

Job Vacancies

Visual Arts Faculty

Salary Exempt Job Description
Job Title: Visual Arts Faculty
Date: February 27, 2023

Basic Function
Teaches Sculpture, Drawing, Painting, and Mixed Media, as well as new Digital Art forms, by developing and implementing an innovative curriculum to ensure a relevant, challenging art education of the highest standard through the International Baccalaureate program.

The position is full- time, follows the faculty calendar, and reports to the Director of Teaching and Learning.

Specific tasks
This full-time position would include:

preparation of lesson plans and course timelines, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities
proper evaluation, follow-up and reporting of student academic progress
supporting and developing the work of highly creative students with diverse learning styles
providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students, regardless of their background.
planning and accompanying students on field trips
work cooperatively with staff and students
providing direction for visual arts curriculum development, serve on committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participation in appropriate professional development activities
visual art budget projections and tracking yearly purchases
collaborate in arranging guest artist visits and gallery shows
schedule and curate student art exhibits
advocating and representing the Visual Arts program at St. Stephen’s
creating and supporting cross-curricular initiatives
a willingness to build strong networks/partnerships with other educators
maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department, division and full-faculty meetings; attend school functions as identified by the administration
perform additional ancillary duties as may be assigned by the administration

QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate should possess an M.F.A. degree, or equivalent, from an accredited postsecondary institution in Visual or Studio Art and Art History and will have proven teaching experience with significant knowledge of the field. Preference will be given to those candidates who have taught both higher level and standard level in the International Baccalaureate Program. Professional visibility as a working artist with exhibition experience is required.

In addition, the candidate must possess:

Significant practice in the field, including a portfolio of both your own and your student's work
Ability to work with a variety of mediums from pencil, charcoal, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and oil paints, printmaking techniques, as well as non-traditional mediums and mixed media
excellent written communication skills in English and strong interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
Extensive knowledge of Art History, including Contemporary Art
Excellent knowledge of photoshop and digital applications for creating video and animation.
Basic computer skills, including Google Classroom
Ability to work with a variety of mediums from pencil, charcoal, acrylic, gouache, oil paint, mixed media, traditional methods, and unconventional methods of 3D art
Knowledge of materials to purchase supplies and keep a well-stocked and cost-efficient art studio
Advanced knowledge of 3D material and ability to use the electric wheel and ceramics kiln
Knowledge of Italian and Teaching Certification preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regularly uses close and distance vision
Able to work long hours & weekends as necessary
Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Turns, bends, reaches regularly

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, country and state employment requirements, institution education requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks. The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.

Please email the School directly by clicking on the link below. Please indicate the position you are applying for and attach your CV. Thank you.

Residential Assistant

Residential Assistant - Academic Year 2023/2024

We are currently seeking a Residential Assistant. The role is to help to create a supportive community in the boarding dormitory, as well as perform additional responsibilities for the school. RAs reinforce safety and order within their dorm, mentor boarders as they adjust to and manage independent living, support academic progress and personal growth, and promote a positive atmosphere. In addition to their residential role, RAs also serve a primary function in the school's operation (e.g., lab assistant, library, coaching, limited teaching, Writing Center, special projects).

General Responsibilities:

On duty twice a week, 6 pm-11:30 pm
On duty two weekends a month, from Friday 5pm thru Sunday 11:30 pm
Orientation duties, accompaniment to appointments and other residential duties as assigned.
Other responsibilities assigned by Head of School, approximately 25 hours/week

Living Arrangement and Benefits:

Housing during school months in a room on the dormitory floor, with an adjacent private bathroom
21 meals per week
All utilities, including Wifi
Other benefits, like medical care, as detailed in the Faculty & Staff Handbook

Please email the School directly by clicking on the link below. Please indicate the position you are applying for and attach your CV. Thank you.

Substitute Teachers

St. Stephen's School are seeking subsitute teaching posts in the following subjects:

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
English
French (native and non-native)
Italian (native and non-native)
Environmental Systems
Mathematics
Music
History

Please email the School directly by clicking on the link below. Please indicate the position you are applying for and attach your CV. Thank you.

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