Upper School Glass Teacher

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BRENTWOOD SCHOOL

Upper School Glass Teacher

Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K–12 independent school, is seeking a Full-Time Upper School Glass Teacher to begin in August 2026. We are looking for an individual with a background in an independent, public, private, or charter school, with classroom and studio experience teaching glass arts to upper school students (grades 9–12), and one or more degrees in Glass, Studio Art, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

The Glass Teacher will play a central role in instructing and developing a comprehensive glass program spanning introductory stained glass to intermediate and advanced hot glass processes, emphasizing both technical skill development and creative expression.

It is expected that a successful candidate would:

• Teach four classes per semester
• Design and teach a vertically aligned glass curriculum starting with Level 1 stained glass and developing flame and advanced glassblowing opportunities.
• Demonstrate experience and knowledge in teaching stained glass techniques, including glass cutting, design, copper foil, and lead came.
• Demonstrate experience and knowledge in teaching kiln-formed glass processes such as fusing, slumping, flame work, and glass blowing.
• Demonstrate experience and knowledge in teaching glassblowing fundamentals and advanced techniques in a hot shop environment.
• Emphasize studio safety, proper tool use, kiln operation, and hot shop protocols.
• Differentiate instruction to support students with varied experience levels and artistic goals.
• Meet regularly with the Visual Arts Department to ensure a cohesive and integrated arts program.

• Background in an independent, public, private, or charter school.
• Classroom and studio experience teaching glass arts to upper school students (grades 9–12).
• One or more degrees in Glass, Studio Art, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to teach stained glass techniques, including glass cutting, design, copper foil, and lead came.
• Ability to teach kiln-formed glass processes such as fusing, slumping, flame work, and glass blowing.
• Ability to teach glassblowing fundamentals and advanced techniques in a hot shop environment.
• Ability to emphasize studio safety, proper tool use, kiln operation, and hot shop protocols.