Elementary Art Teacher

Merryhill School
Milpitas, California
Full Time

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Elementary Art Teacher Merryhill School (#1074), 1500 Yosemite Dr, Milpitas, California, United States of America Req #9589 Friday, March 7, 2025

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

About the Role

As an Elementary School Art Teacher, you will have the opportunity to work with our motivated students to continue building upon the knowledge foundation laid in the elementary years and delve deeper into each subject. Our middle school program encourages students to think critically, ask questions, learn from mistakes, and discover their individual passions for the future. We look for teachers who are confident and caring leaders in the classroom, able to guide our students through the curriculum with high expectations and a fun learning environment.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid holidays and sick days
401k plan with company match
Tuition discounts for your children
Professional development
Education reimbursement and partnerships

Key Responsibilities

Promote positive development of social and emotional competencies in students.
Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that adhere to curriculum guidelines.
Assess and evaluate student performance and progress regularly.
Collaborate with other faculty and staff members to create a cohesive educational experience.
Communicate effectively with parents or guardians regarding student progress and any concerns.
Maintain a well-organized and engaging classroom environment.
Integrate technology into the classroom to enhance learning experiences.
Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational best practices.

What We Are Looking For

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in education, Art, or a related field.
Teaching certification in the relevant subject area is preferred.
Prior teaching experience, particularly at the middle school level, is preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to pass both state and federal background checks.
Passion for teaching and a commitment to student development.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively Company) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination. Other details