K-12 Art Educator: Creative Curriculum & Studio Leadership

Erie 1 BOCES; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie 1 BOCES in New York seeks a K-12 Art Teacher to foster an innovative studio environment across grades, delivering drawing, painting, ceramics, and digital media.

The role includes curriculum development, classroom management, budget and inventory control, collaboration with colleagues, and communicating student growth to parents and administrators. A Bachelor's in Art Education and NY Visual Arts license are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• Certification: Valid State Teaching Certification/Licensure in Visual Arts (K-12).
• Portfolio: Strong personal portfolio and student work demonstrating diverse mediums.
• Experience: Student teaching or classroom experience across multiple grade levels.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a K-12 art curriculum aligned with standards across mediums.
• Integrate art history, criticism, and aesthetics into hands-on projects.
• Maintain a safe, organized studio, manage budget and inventory.
• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects and communicate with families.

Skills

Age-group adaptability

Creative problem solving

Patient & empathetic mentorship

Time & project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Art Education

Master’s degree preferred

Portfolio

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Procreate

Canva

Job description

Erie 1 BOCES in New York seeks a K-12 Art Teacher to foster an innovative studio environment across grades, delivering drawing, painting, ceramics, and digital media.

The role includes curriculum development, classroom management, budget and inventory control, collaboration with colleagues, and communicating student growth to parents and administrators. A Bachelor's in Art Education and NY Visual Arts license are required.