High School Art/Maker Teacher

Quest Forward Academy (www.questforward.academy) is a new kind of high school located on the campus of Bellevue University in Bellevue, NE. Taking a student-centric, project-based, and skills-forward approach to learning, we seek to instill in our students the mindset, habits, and skills that will prepare them for success in future learning, in career, and in life itself.                           

We are seeking teachers who see themselves as mentors, dedicated to student personal growth, and who serve as joyful facilitators of student-driven inquiry. Quest Forward Academy seeks to innovate across the spectrum of learning from schedule, to calendar, to the nature of activity within the classroom.  So if you are looking for an opportunity to work in an exciting, innovative learning environment characterized by small class sizes, a collaborative atmosphere, and an ongoing dialogue with your students as they develop academic and life skills please send a resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position.  

We are seeking an Art mentor with interdisciplinary teaching experience for students in grades 9 – 12. The ideal candidate will have:

●       Teaching experience in grades 9-12

●       Experience with Maker, robotics, and/or digital media project-based learning

●       Experience in non-traditional classroom environments

●       Experience with project-based and problem-based learning

●       Facility and comfort with technology

●       Willingness to experiment and try new methods and approaches

Candidates with experience or training in more than one subject and an ability to teach multiples subjects are highly desirable. Computer and tech facility is also desirable. We are interested in both early career individuals looking to join something new and exciting and seasoned educators looking for something new. Cover Letter with Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Resume to be sent to cjohnson@hugollc.com