Key Competencies

Candidates’ overall outlook and approach to life and learning are just as important to us as appropriate qualifications and experience. Principia School seeks individuals who are . . .  

• Positive: We appreciate team members who are optimistic, positive, and focused on elevating and bringing out the very best in themselves and others. We are a strengths-based organization; faculty and staff are expected to understand teammates’ strengths and how they can complement each other.
• Team players: The ability to collaborate and partner with peers and senior administrators is critical. The School has a strong team-centered leadership approach. Staff are expected to be able to listen, give and receive feedback, and be comfortable exchanging ideas and speaking candidly in a professional and collegial manner. They must bring a constructive outlook to partnering with a wide range of stakeholders—administrators, faculty, coaches, houseparents, marketers, and fundraisers, among others.
• Innovators: Given our fast-moving, ever-changing world, all School employees are expected to demonstrate a problem-solving mindset that helps our team come up with creative solutions to challenging issues. The School emphasizes continual improvement and expects staff to have a mentality of self-improvement and organizational excellence. 
• Strategic thinkers: We prize the ability to consider complex topics from multiple perspectives and offer innovative solutions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Collaborates regularly and communicates effectively with colleagues; able to work independently and effectively organize and prioritize work; gives and welcomes feedback
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
• Displays original thinking and creativity; seeks to collaborate with department members to craft a visual art program geared to prepare students who are adaptable, innovative, and future-ready
• Effectively uses technology to engage students and enhance instruction
• Demonstrates initiative and follow-through on professional expectations including self-reflection and evaluation, maintenance of accurate records, and communication with families
• Communicates clearly through both speaking and writing

Mission

The Principia shall seek to serve the Cause of Christian Science through appropriate channels open to it as an educational institution (Policy 1).

Vision

Principia is a Christian Science community of practice. Through transformative opportunities, a challenging curriculum, and character education based on the teachings of Christian Science, we examine, test, and strengthen our faith while developing the skills and understanding requisite for excellence. As global, outward-looking, inspired learners, we serve and better the world.

Values

Principia’s values, listed below, are grounded in the teachings of Christian Science:

Teaching and learning

• Thinking and acting from the basis of Principle, Love
• Unfoldment of character
• Individual and collective excellence
• Citizenship and service
• Innovation and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications:

• Teaching certificate preferred
• Documented teaching experience with high school students; proven ability to motivate students to excellence
• Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite; expertise with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Experience managing a ceramics studio
• Command of a range of artistic media, allowing for flexible use of tools and materials
• Portfolio of professional and student work 

*The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Additionally, they do not establish a contract for employment.