Posted: 01-Nov-23
Location: Dobbs Ferry, New York
Type: Full Time
Title: Upper School Media Arts Teacher
Department: Visual Arts
Status: Exempt, Full-Time Benefits Eligible
Salary Range: $60,000-$100,000 (annual)
Start Date: January 2024 start (annual salary will be prorated based on start date)
ABOUT MASTERS:
The Masters School (www.mastersny.org) is a premier coed day and boarding school that engages 5th – 12th grade students with a challenging academic program in a welcoming learning environment. Located on 96 picturesque acres overlooking the Hudson River, The Masters School community takes advantage of both its access to the tri-state area and its proximity to the rich cultural and educational magnet that is New York City. Students benefit from the resources, diversity and activities of Masters 7-day campus and accessible, talented faculty and staff. From our exceptional academics and outstanding visual and performing arts program to our championship athletic teams, the Masters learning experience prepares students for success in college, career and life.
MISSION AND BELIEFS STATEMENT:
The Masters School celebrates active participation, deep understanding, and meaningful connection. A community of diverse individuals, we gather to learn, to strive, to dare, to do – to be a power for good in the world.
In addition, The Masters School seeks employees committed to the work of advancing equity in the school community and beyond. A community of diverse individuals, we celebrate both our differences and our similarities, and we embrace a broad definition of diversity that includes but is not limited to age, race, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion, sexual identity and socioeconomic status. Masters seeks diverse candidates to serve our student body, and we expect all employees to engage in the work of inclusion as an important aspect of working in a school setting.
SUMMARY:
The Masters School seeks a flexible, creative educator to assist in building our Visual Arts Program to be a cutting edge, comprehensive and enticing program. We also strive to have a team player on board who will collaborate with our other arts faculty and other faculty across departments and divisions.
The ideal candidate is highly adaptive and has a commitment to keep up to date with media trends in education. They are eager to develop a curriculum that responds to those trends and leverages their experience and skills with an eye towards delivering a forward-looking program to students at Masters. A clearly articulated passion for film and technology is essential, and practical experience making and exhibiting art is a significant plus. The ability to collaborate and consult on projects throughout the school is key.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a full-time position in a dynamic program with the intention to respond to evolving student interests and technological developments. The duties include a full teaching load, advising a group of approximately six students and co-curricular duties related to your area of expertise. The instructional part of the position is defined by teaching a variety of forms of digital media that balance artistic creativity with technical production and problem solving. Areas of study include digital composition in video/audio design; documentary and broadcast journalism; some film history/appreciation; computer graphics; and print publishing workflow. In addition, this person is responsible for managing the production of the School’s yearbook and collaborating in its award-winning broadcast.
In addition, this educator in this role is responsible for creating an open studio environment outside course meeting times to support independent discovery and learning. Generally speaking, this would mean being available on campus to facilitate student use of the media lab between during school hours and co-curricular activities. They are also responsible for communicating and collaborating with the Technology Department in regards to software and hardware needs of the program.
Current semester courses include:
- Intro to Video (semester-long minor)
- Intermediate Video (semester-long minor)
- Video Major
- Tower Broadcast News
- Yearbook (year-long elective)
REQUIREMENTS:
Understanding of and desire to work with high school age students.
- Knowledge of, or interest in learning about the artistic development of adolescents.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to communicate with students, parents and colleagues.
- Energy, enthusiasm and curiosity – willingness to be a fellow learner alongside students.
- Interest in and aptitude for building new programs/classes/learning experiences.
- Mastery of DSLR and video cameras, basic lighting equipment, basic audio equipment, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Unity.
- Knowledge of the demands of the professional field, and of the tools, technologies and resources inherent to the discipline.
- Commitment to maintain and improve professional competence through one’s own artistic practice as well as attendance of professional development opportunities such as workshops and coursework.
- At least a combined three years of direct experience in film/video/animation production or education.
- Degree in Education and/or teaching credential preferred.
- Advanced Degree in video and/or media arts preferred.
Other responsibilities may include:
- Creating an open studio environment outside course meeting times to support independent discovery and learning. Generally speaking, this would mean being available on campus to facilitate student use of the media lab between during school hours and co-curricular activities.
- Communicating/collaborating with the Technology department in regards to software and hardware needs.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, explaining why you would succeed in this position, your resume, and three references via email to facultycareers@mastersny.org (Adobe® PDF format preferred) and include “Upper School Media Arts Teacher” in the subject line.
This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future.
BACKGROUND SCREENING:
The Masters School conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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The Masters School is an equal opportunity employer. It has been and will continue to be the policy of Masters to be fair and impartial in all of its relations with its employees. Our employment decisions are made solely on an individual’s ability to perform the job. In accordance with federal, New York State, and Westchester County law, Masters does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived differences, including those based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, familial status, gender and gender identity, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation and disability, sexual and reproductive health decisions, or toward victims or those perceived to be victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse or stalking, as well as any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws. For the purpose of addressing sexual and reproductive health decisions, the Masters School will not access an employee’s personal information regarding his or her reproductive health decisions without written consent and in accordance with applicable law. Retaliation based on any of the above protected characteristics is absolutely prohibited.
In addition, all employees are required to abide by and support our students in following all of the health and safety protocols we have in place.
