Role: Artist-in-Residence
Reports to: Assistant Head of School for Academics
Department: Art
Job Status: Part-time
Position Start Date: January-March, 2027
Job Description
Benchmark School is seeking a local artist to join the Art Department to work with middle school students for approximately 3 months. Our goal is to expose our middle school students to a working artist who will share their skill and expertise to create art with the students.
Responsibilities
- Plan middle school appropriate lessons that will scaffold the artistic process for students to have individual or collaborative work that is complete at the end of the residency.
- Collaborate with the current Art Teacher to support students' needs and abilities.
- Teach students about your making process, artistic habits, and skills.
- Create your own artwork or installation that can be displayed at the school.
Qualifications
- Degree in fine arts.
- Experience in teaching your current art making process.
- Understanding of how to teach neurodivergent middle school students.
Accomodations
- Studio space available.
- Stipend available.
- We will cover the cost of supplies for an agreed upon amount to be determined by the school and the artist before the project begins.
Application & Writing Response
Please apply via the application portal, and provide the following:
- A current resume
- Three professional references including names, telephone numbers, and email addresses
- In addition to a standard cover letter, please respond to the following questions in no more than 500 words. Applications that do not include these responses will not be considered.
- Give an example when you’ve worked across difference. What was the nature of the experience and what did you learn about yourself as an educator and person?
- Which cutting-edge approaches, research, or tools in education interest you right now and why?