High School Art and Design Teacher

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

YSZ High School for Girls is seeking an Art teacher to teach an introductory Art survey course to freshmen, as well as lead Creative Design, Photography, and Graphic Design clubs. The Art teacher should be a creative, dynamic and inspired educator who is passionate about inspiring each student's artistic nature and capabilities, and eager to integrate art into all aspects of the school culture.

If you're excited about inspiring the future artists of the world, this is the perfect opportunity.

Qualifications

• Intro Art survey knowledge or background.
• Ability to lead Creative Design, Photography, and Graphic Design clubs.
• Experience building portfolios for post-high school art programs.
• Ability to weave art into interdisciplinary classes and school events.
• Strong extracurricular involvement encouraged; full-time schedule anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Teach an introductory Art survey course to freshmen.
• Lead Creative Design, Photography, and/or Graphic Design clubs.
• Support talented students in building portfolios for specialized programs.
• Integrate art across the school culture and activities.

Skills

Creative thinker

Enthusiastic educator

Student-centered learning

Multimodal art forms

Education

Art and Art History background

MA in Art or Art Education preferred

Job description

YSZ High School for Girls is seeking an Art teacher to teach an introductory Art survey course to freshmen, as well as lead Creative Design, Photography, and/or Graphic Design clubs. The Art teacher will support talented students in building portfolios to qualify for specialized post high school art programs.

The Art teacher should be a creative, dynamic and inspired educator who is passionate about inspiring each students' artistic nature and capabilities. Applicants should be eager to incorporate art into all aspects of the school culture - from interdisciplinary classes and after school activities to school productions and field trips. If you're excited about inspiring the future artists of the world, this is the perfect opportunity.

We welcome teachers with strong extracurricular experience, and anticipate additional career opportunities in this area that will allow for a full-time schedule.

Qualifications and skills:

• Creative, original, and inventive thinker.
• Warm, enthusiastic educator committed to a growth mindset.
• Open to or trained in student-centered learning techniques.
• Skilled in multimodal art forms.
• Educational background in Art and Art history.
• MA in Art and/or Art Education preferred.
• 1-3 years teaching experience preferred.