Trinity Episcopal School is seeking an energetic, passionate individual for a full time, benefited position as an IB Photography teacher within the Visual Arts Department beginning in the 2021-2022 school year.
The position requires working with students and colleagues in an open and collaborative environment within the Visual Arts Department, the IB curriculum and the larger school community. The teacher will actively use a variety of instructional strategies to engage students’ critical thinking, including the innovative use of technology.
We believe arts education is vital to a well-rounded individual, intimately connected to academics, and for a fulfilling life. Requiring critical thinking, discipline, and self-reflection -- art offers experiences in developing one’s authentic voice, problem solving, developing a sense of self, stepping beyond one's comfort zone, and aids in developing confidence through accomplishment.
To that end, every student at Trinity Episcopal School is required to take classes in the arts. The school's photography course offerings include beginner to advanced courses in analog photography, digital photography, mixed media, and alternative image-based processes. Students can engage in a singular semester of photography or can pursue it throughout their time at the school.
This candidate will be responsible for teaching the photography courses offered including the International Diploma Programme (IB) Visual Arts level. They will work collaboratively with the other Visual Arts instructors to maintain curriculum alignment and for department-wide visual arts programming such as art shows and display of student work throughout the school. Additionally they will be responsible for managing the studio budget and maintaining the equipment in the studio.
Qualifications:
Commitment to a holistic, process oriented approach to teaching art
BA or BFA; previous teaching experience in a secondary school or higher education is preferred
Practical experience and highly developed instructional skills including but not limited to analog and digital photography
Strong background in Art History and Fundamentals of Art preferred
Good stewardship of studio space and materials, management of studio budget and maintenance of studio equipment
IB DP teacher experience preferred but good applicants with other curricular experience are also welcome to apply
Engagement with and contributing to a vibrant, collaborative, and supportive group of colleagues
To be successful, colleagues will have a strong personal commitment to Trinity’s mission and philosophy, seeking to challenge our students to discover their paths, develop their talents and strengthen their character within a dynamic academic community.
Interested candidates should submit electronic copies of resume and cover letter to Lee Sprague, Associate Head of School, at lsprague@trinityes.org. Additionally, send (email or mail) copies of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
About Trinity Episcopal School
Trinity Episcopal School is defined by its distinctive culture of community, acceptance, warmth and welcome. The faculty and staff at Trinity believe in the power of the potential that lies within each student. “Discover Your Path” defines Trinity’s approach to learning and serves as a guide for daily practice. Trinity’s strength is affirmed each day when the community gathers for Morning Meeting, to make announcements, celebrate successes, and cement the connections that are integral to the school’s distinctive culture.
This coeducational school of 500 students in grades 8-12, founded in 1972, occupies a unique niche in the greater Richmond area, where it draws students from more than 60 feeder schools. The collective clarity of purpose and strong, shared identity found at Trinity have enabled it to grow and flourish, with steady yearly increases in enrollment, programs, facilities and prominence in the area.
The college-preparatory academic program features innovative electives, a rigorous curriculum and opportunities for creative expression. Trinity also fields more than 40 teams for athletic participation. Trinity is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independ...ent Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.
Trinity, an International Baccalaureate World School, challenges its students to discover their paths, develop their talents and strengthen their character within a dynamic academic community. The culture encourages academic excellence, athletic achievement, and artistic expression within a community that values all success, celebrates each individual, and encourages engaged learning. Students practice honor and service in a climate of trust and respect, for the betterment of each individual and of the entire school.
The 40-acre campus, located just south of the James River in suburban Richmond, Virginia, includes 32 classrooms, student commons, library and technology center. Students are supported through a 1:1 Apple laptop program, classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and Wi-Fi connectivity is available campus-wide. The Powell Library features comfortable collaborative learning spaces and offers all students access to the EBSCO Discovery Service, a cutting edge online research tool on par with many colleges and universities.
The 50,000-square-foot Estes Athletic Center features two gyms, a strength and fitness center, multiple locker rooms and team meeting rooms, school store, concession stand and alumni rooms for meetings and social events. Aycock Stadium features a new synthetic track and scoreboard.
The Perkinson Arts Center includes a band room, digital music lab, recording studio and a spectacular collaborative space for ceramic artists, painters and sculptors. A newly renovated theatre comfortably seats all 500 students for musical and dramatic performances. It is the heart of our community, where all students gather each day for Morning Meeting.
The annual operating budget is $8.5 million. Trinity is committed to an inclusive community that reflects the socioeconomic diversity of the greater Richmond area. More than 50% of parents support annual giving, which generates $300,000 for the operating budget each year. Since 2007, nearly $10 million has been raised for capital improvements.
