Middle School Art Teacher

The Elisabeth Morrow School; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a passionate Middle School Art Teacher for grades 5-8. The role involves creating engaging art lessons, fostering student relationships, and collaborating with faculty. Full-time position with competitive benefits and a supportive community.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage

Tuition Remission for Employee’s Children

Generous Vacation Policy

Qualifications

• Capable of facilitating differentiated lessons.
• Possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan, and execute lessons in visual arts.
• Develop a positive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and assess student progress.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

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The Elisabeth Morrow School, a leader in education from early childhood through middle school, seeks a passionate, creative, and nurturing full-time Art teacher to teach fifth through eighth grades for the 2025–2026 school year. This position will report to the head of middle school and work collaboratively with our Innovation, Creativity, and Inquiry (ICI) department and colleagues. The successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of visual arts education and be enthusiastic about sharing a love of art in and out of the classroom.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Create, plan, and execute lessons and activities that introduce students to the basic techniques and concepts of visual art using the agreed-upon curriculum, content, and resources.
• Develop a positive and joyful classroom environment that engages and motivates students to achieve their potential.
• Foster relationships with students, faculty, and families.
• Collaborate with colleagues in various capacities, including planning, evaluating student growth, mentoring, and peer observations.
• Communicate with faculty, staff, students, and families in a considerate, compassionate, courteous, and cooperative manner.
• Embrace our core values and mission.
• Attend conferences and participate in other professional development to deliver best-in-class teaching to inspire developing minds.
• Assess and report on student development and academic progress.
• Prepare written reports twice a year and hold conferences, both formal and informal, with families.
• Meet the needs of our students outside of the school day schedule, including planning and supporting club activities and other extracurricular opportunities.
  
  

Essential Qualifications

• Be capable of facilitating differentiated lessons and provide an atmosphere in which children feel safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.
• Possess strong communication and organizational skills.
  
  

Schedule Requirements

The individual in this role is expected to be their best self, Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–3:45 p.m., and 4:45 p.m. on Mondays for faculty meetings. Occasional attendance at school-related functions is required outside of these regular hours.

Compensation And Benefits

This is a full-time position with a benefits and compensation package that is competitive for the region and commensurate with experience, degree attainment, and the national independent school market.

Incentives

Benefits

We aren’t just a school; we are a community. Feeling supported in your professional development and growth is one of the greatest benefits we offer our staff. Of course, we provide traditional benefits, too:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions
• Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Tuition Remission for Employee’s Children (EMS’ School and/or Camps)
• Generous Vacation Policy
  
  

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter to [e-mail] with the subject “Middle School Art Teacher”.

Who We Are

At The Elisabeth Morrow School, located 10 minutes from the George Washington Bridge in Englewood, N.J., children’s natural curiosity grows into a lifelong love of learning. Our exemplary curriculum features innovative programming in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM), a nationally renowned instrumental music program, social-emotional learning, and community-wide core values.

Proud to be one of the most diverse independent schools in the country, we seek qualified candidates who will add to this legacy. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees.

The Elisabeth Morrow School is a member of the Independent School Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY), the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS), and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). For more information, visit elisabethmorrow.org .

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