[2025-2026] Art Teacher - Middle School

NYC Public Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Public Schools is seeking an enthusiastic Art Teacher for Middle School in its 2025-2026 program. This role involves creating engaging curricula, promoting creativity among students, and fostering a positive classroom environment. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree and New York State teacher certification, alongside interpersonal skills to contribute to a supportive team-focused educational atmosphere.

Benefits

Generous Time-Off including 5 school vacation weeks

Employer-paid Life Insurance and disability

Annual professional development funds

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least two years of teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Possess an art portfolio that highlights skills.
• A passion for team-oriented, mission-driven school culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive art curriculum.
• Create a welcoming classroom environment for exploration.
• Assess and evaluate student progress, providing feedback.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Teaching techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree

New York State teacher certification

Job description

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Job Description

**Position Overview:**

KIPP NYC is looking for teachers who combine the ability to motivate and educate, develop academic and character skills, and make a college preparatory education relevant both now and for the future. The ideal candidate will strongly commit to fostering a love for art among growing learners, encouraging exploration of various mediums and techniques, and nurturing students' artistic skills. This role involves engaging students in meaningful art experiences that promote creativity, self-expression, and appreciation for the arts.

Duties And Responsibilities

**General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):**

• Develop and implement a comprehensive art curriculum that aligns with the school’s standards and the New York City Blueprint for the Arts standards.
• Create a welcoming and stimulating classroom environment that encourages exploration and experimentation.
• Teach various artistic techniques and mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media, appropriate for middle school age students.
• Foster a positive classroom culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and respect for diverse artistic expressions.
• Assess and evaluate student progress, providing constructive feedback to support individual growth and development.
• Organize and prepare for art shows, exhibitions, and other opportunities to showcase students' artwork.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to school-wide initiatives.
• Teaching students in a high-quality, exciting way.
• Committing to constant professional and personal growth through working closely as part of a team of teachers.
• Constantly assessing student progress, and communicating results to families and colleagues.
• Providing individual or small group instruction for students who need additional assistance.
• Modeling a “whatever it takes” spirit ensures that each student succeeds.
• Modeling the school’s values in all communications with students, families, and staff.
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude and a sense of humor.
• At least two years of teaching experience strongly preferred
• New York State teacher certification in the appropriate content area
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Possess an art portfolio that highlights your skills and reflects your enthusiasm for both art and education
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• A strong desire to become a better teacher by joining the KIPP NYC team and family
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students from the communities KIPP NYC serves
  
  

Additional Information

Compensation And Benefits

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,829 - $142,270 per year. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role, NYS initial or professional certification, and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP NYC will evaluate a candidate’s years of experience, certification, and longevity at the point of hire to determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous Time-Off including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder Care.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and short-term/long-term disability.
• Employee incentives include 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.
  
  

_This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee._

_This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. You must notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate._

_KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment._

_KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization._

_KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City._

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