Art teacher

St. Bernard's School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent school is seeking an inspiring Art Teacher for grades 1-4 to foster creativity and artistic expression in young students. This role involves teaching various art techniques, developing engaging curricula, and ensuring all students feel valued and included. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in art education, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative spirit. Join a vibrant school community where your passion for art can make a lasting impact on the lives of young learners. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a nurturing environment that celebrates diversity and creativity.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in art education.
• Ability to manage work independently and collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Teach art skills including drawing, painting, and sculpture.
• Create inclusive curriculum and collaborate with colleagues.
• Evaluate student performance and prepare reports.

Skills

Art Education

Creativity

Collaboration

Communication

Classroom Management

Education

Degree in Art

Job description

Title: Art Teacher, Grades 1-4

Department: Art

Status: Exempt Full-time

Job Overview

St. Bernard’s School is a K-9 independent boys’ school founded in 1904. The school, located on the Upper East Side, serves a diverse community of approximately 380 students and 100 employees.

St. Bernard’s offers young boys of diverse backgrounds an exceptionally thorough, rigorous, and enjoyable introduction to learning and community life. We wish to inspire boys to value hard work and fair play, to develop confidence, consideration for others, and a sense of citizenship, and to have fun while doing these things. We believe that young boys enjoy many benefits from an elementary school designed just for them. It is a long-held belief at St. Bernard’s that it is important both to challenge boys and to show them great affection.

The Art Teacher will inspire an interest in creative expression and will teach skills and techniques across media to students in grades one through four. A successful candidate will contribute to our school community, be a team player, and approach challenges with good humor and goodwill.

Responsibilities

• Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Inspire creativity and exploration.
• Create curriculum and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to create dynamic projects.
• Provide inclusive instruction, ensuring that all students feel known and valued.
• Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and materials.
• Demonstrate techniques to students, such as drawing and painting.
• Evaluate students’ performance and growth in visual art, prepare grades, and write reports.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Organize the art room and order supplies as needed.
• Assist with scenery production, set-up, and breakdown.
• Plan and prepare displays of student artwork throughout the school.
• Assist with the annual art show, prepare student artwork for display, install it, and de-install it.
• Be willing and able to cover classes and other supervisory periods when needed
• Participate in the life of the school community through activities such as supervising a student’s lunch table, attending school assemblies, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in art or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in the field of art
• Experience working in a school environment is a plus.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in the work environment
• For all St. Bernard’s positions, the ability to play the piano is always considered a plus (music is a part of everyone’s day).
• Ability to manage work independently, take direction easily, and engage in collaboration enthusiastically
• Commitment to maintaining professional standards of appearance, responsiveness, discretion, punctuality, and attendance
• Commitment to maintaining academic and behavioral standards and expectations for all students
  
  

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter as one pdf to [e-mail]

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is 80,000 to 125,000. St. Bernard’s School considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

St. Bernard’s welcomes and seeks a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and parents. We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.