Art Teacher (6th–8th) — Classical Curriculum Growth

Classical Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Student loan counseling

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter reimbursement

Life insurance

401k

Job summary

Classical Charter Schools in New York is seeking an Art Teacher to advance our classical mission and help students gain knowledge of art across grades 6–8. The position emphasizes a structured classroom culture and a rigorous, vetted curriculum.

The role requires an undergraduate degree by June 2026, experience with children, and a passion for education. Salary is generous with benefits, and duties include collaborative professional development and ongoing classroom leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children
• Experience teaching art to children
• Undergraduate degree by June 2026

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a way that maximizes learning
• Maintain a highly structured and engaged classroom culture where scholars demonstrate respect, responsibility, caring, trustworthiness, fairness, and citizenship
• Study, practice, and execute lessons that lead scholars to mastery of content, using our rigorous, highly vetted curriculum to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
• Maintain a lesson pace that ensures comprehension and maximizes students' ability to engage
• Organize materials thoughtfully, developing classroom routines to manage materials efficiently with minimal lost learning time
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety
• Manage student behavior in a way that promotes learning and prioritizes prevention and de-escalation
• Maintain accurate records of student information and assessment data
• Work collaboratively and professionally with other staff and actively engage in professional development sessions
• Undertake other duties as required
• Above all, our teachers care deeply about their scholars, who inspire them to do good and work well.

Skills

Experience working with children

Experience teaching art to children

Education

Undergraduate degree by June 2026

Job description

Classical Charter Schools in New York is seeking an Art Teacher to advance our classical mission and help students gain knowledge of art across grades 6–8. The position emphasizes a structured classroom culture and a rigorous, vetted curriculum.

The role requires an undergraduate degree by June 2026, experience with children, and a passion for education. Salary is generous with benefits, and duties include collaborative professional development and ongoing classroom leadership.