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  • Upper and Middle School Art - Maternity Leave Substitute Teacher

Description

University Lake School (ULS) is seeking a talented, effective and dedicated 5th - 12th grade studio art teacher. This person should be passionate about the role of art in the development of a student's artistic and intellectual curiosity. Our ideal candidate has a background in the visual arts and experience in a project-based learning environment.  This appointment is for August 18, 2025 through November 21, 2025.

Essential functions and expectations:

  • Work with Art Teacher to plan and execute lesson plans for the first trimester of the 2025-26 school year.  Submit grades on the Student Information System in a timely manner.  Write report card comments at the end of the trimester, following the report card guidelines set by the School.  Art Courses include:
    • Intro to Art (2 sections, half credit)

      • Students become acquainted with a variety of basic technical, aesthetic, and organizational approaches to studio art and visual language with an emphasis on two and three dimensional problem solving. They will explore different media and art processes such as; drawings, painting, sculpture, printmaking, design, and ceramics. Students will also be introduced to the art critique process that will take place at the end of each project.

    • Ceramics (1 section, half credit)

      • Through the creation of both sculptural and practical pieces, this course provides students with the opportunity to develop a basic knowledge of ceramics. Students will work primarily with handbuilding techniques and be introduced to wheel work. Students will also explore finishing techniques for their fired pieces. The course encompasses all ceramics related skills including hand building, wheel throwing, underglazing, glazing, firing, and aspects of how to sustain a ceramic studio.

    • Drawing  (1 section, half credit)

      • Students will build and advance their skills using dry media to communicate visually. They will explore and use materials such as professional drawing pencils, design markers, color pencils, charcoal, ink, pastels, and a variety of different papers. Skills may include realism and abstraction, proportion and perspective, form in still life, face formula in portraits, and spatial depth in landscapes. There is an emphasis on experimentation with mediums and form.

    • AP Portfolio Art (1 section, full credit)

      • Through an in-depth, sustained investigation of materials, processes, and ideas, AP Art and Design students develop and apply skills of inquiry and investigation, practice, experimentation, revision, communication, and reflection to learn about design and make art. Focusing on concepts and skills emphasized within college foundational courses, students become inquisitive, thoughtful artists and designers able to articulate information about their work.

        • Portfolio Specific: Students begin by exploring mediums and subject matter to narrow down a focus for a larger body of work/ portfolio

        • AP specific: Over the course of a year, students create a portfolio that includes works of art and design, process documentation, and written information about the work presented. In May, students submit their portfolios to the College Board for AP evaluation.

    • Middle School Art , 5th-8th grade

      • Students become acquainted with the 7 elements of art (line, shape, form, space, texture, color, and value) through a variety of different media and art processes such as drawings, painting, sculpture, printmaking, design, and ceramics. Students will focus on the proper use of a variety of art materials and mediums. They will learn basic technical, aesthetic, and organizational approaches to studio art and visual language with an emphasis on two and three dimensional problem solving. 

    • Yearbook  (1 section, half credit)

      • Students in this class will produce the school yearbook. Students will exercise creative freedom in both design and photography. Page design, page layout, and photography will work in tandem with the writing that is produced. All student publications will showcase ULS and may be shared publicly. Time management with regard to deadlines will also be a key skill required in the course.

Requirements

  • Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a degree in, Art Education, Studio Art degree, or related field.
  • Ability to participate as needed in after school events such as parent-teacher conferences, staff meetings, fine arts programs, and/or professional development.
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers, the leadership team and the administration for classroom experiences, special events, and other needs as required. Presents and prepares materials at various events as needed throughout the year including open houses, gallery nights, and other events as needed.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of the Arts and a commitment to the school’s philosophy of integrating arts programming.
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Successful candidate will:

  • Care about kids within and beyond the classroom. 
  • Demonstrate respect towards other faculty and the ability to foster an environment of mutual trust and collaboration with administration and faculty.
  • Collaborate as a team player with teaching colleagues and administrators.
  • Model self-disciplined and ethical behavior. 
  • Possess knowledge of instructional technologies and software, equipment, tools and devices used presenting instruction, documenting assessments, student progress or other classroom administrative requirements. 

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with training and experience.

To Apply:

Submit ULS Application for Employment by April 5, 2025

EOE

About University Lake School:
University Lake School (ULS) is an independent college preparatory school serving preprimary through 12th grade in Hartland, Wisconsin. Our mission is to deliver an incomparable education through the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of the whole student in a unique learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, original thinking, personal integrity, and character through service.