Conservatory Teacher- Integrated Arts at California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley
About the Employer
MISSION STATEMENT We provide an unparalleled arts and academic education in a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment to a diverse student body passionate about the arts, preparing them to reach their highest potential. CORE VALUES • Student growth and education comes first • Commitment to excellence, innovation, professionalism, and integrity • Foster a nurturing environment of creativity, respect, and collaboration • Commitment to lifelong artistic and scholarly development At California School of the Arts—San Gabriel Valley, we believe diversity in culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and background makes us a better team and better educators—we celebrate it. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The California School of the Arts- SGV Integrated Arts Conservatory is seeking a passionate and creative Graphic Design Teacher to join our faculty. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in graphic design and digital arts and a commitment to fostering creativity and critical thinking in students. Responsibilities: • Teach graphic design courses to high school students, covering digital illustration, typography, branding, and multimedia design. • Develop engaging lesson plans that incorporate industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). • Guide students in creating a professional portfolio of design work. • Integrate real-world design projects and problem-solving activities into the curriculum. • Stay current with design trends and technology to ensure relevant instruction. • Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages artistic expression and technical skill development. • Collaborate with other educators and departments to integrate design projects across disciplines. • Assist with school publications, marketing materials, and yearbook design- if needed. •Classes meet from 2:40 pm to 4:45 pm, the day of the week TBD.
Requirements / Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field (Master’s preferred). • Experience in graphic design, digital media, or related industry. • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other digital design tools. • Strong communication and classroom management skills. • Passion for mentoring and inspiring students in the creative arts. *No credential is necessary at the time of application. However, the selected candidate must obtain a Preliminary Career Technical Education (CTE) credential during the onboarding process and before the start of their assignment, and a Clear CTE credential within three years. Interested applicants, please submit the following to the Integrated Arts Conservatory Director, Joey Ancona, at Joey.ancona@sgv.csarts.net: 1. Resume or CV 2. Cover Letter 3. Any relevant links to your graphic design samples or teaching demonstrations
Requirements / Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field (Master’s preferred). • Experience in graphic design, digital media, or related industry. • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other digital design tools. • Strong communication and classroom management skills. • Passion for mentoring and inspiring students in the creative arts. *No credential is necessary at the time of application. However, the selected candidate must obtain a Preliminary Career Technical Education (CTE) credential during the onboarding process and before the start of their assignment, and a Clear CTE credential within three years. Interested applicants, please submit the following to the Integrated Arts Conservatory Director, Joey Ancona, at Joey.ancona@sgv.csarts.net: 1. Resume or CV 2. Cover Letter 3. Any relevant links to your graphic design samples or teaching demonstrations