Role: Artist-in-Residence

Reports to: Assistant Head of School for Academics

Department: Art

Job Status: Part-time

Position Dates: 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.

Accommodations

• 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 link below, 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 differences. 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?