Upper School Art Teacher

Marymcdowell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Upper School Art Teacher to inspire creativity and growth in students. This full-time position involves designing an engaging curriculum tailored to diverse learning needs, fostering a supportive classroom environment, and collaborating with a dedicated team of educators. The role emphasizes equity and inclusion, ensuring every student feels valued and challenged. With a commitment to professional development and community engagement, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students. Join a vibrant community that celebrates diversity and innovation in education.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of direct teaching experience required.
• Knowledge of 2D Design and Digital Art is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Differentiate teaching methods to meet students' needs.
• Collaborate with other professionals to address student needs.

Skills

Differentiated Instruction

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Growth Mindset

Cultural Competencies

Education

Master's Degree in Art Education

Special Education Experience

Tools

GSuite

Veracross

Job description

Description

Job Title: Upper School Art Teacher

Reports to: Division Director, Assistant Division Director or Academic Dean

Position Overview

Head Teachers support the mission of the school by overseeing the safety and well-being of the students in advisory, content area classes, core classrooms, and homeroom classes by monitoring and stimulating educational and social-emotional growth within the framework of the school’s mission by designing a challenging, creative and developmentally appropriate curriculum to teach students with learning disabilities. The Quaker beliefs, testimonies, and practices are integrated into our work with students, colleagues, families, and the broader community.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Differentiate teaching methods, instructional materials, and assessment tools to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Implement individualized and differentiated student plans for homework, organization, and behavior; assign and provide prompt feedback to classwork and homework.
• Participate in all CSE reviews and meetings and testify at impartial hearings.
• Collaborate with division directors/academic dean, speech and language professionals, occupational therapists, and counseling team members to address students’ needs.
• Work with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs.
• Write, edit, and submit timely trimester reports, grades, recommendations, evaluations, and other requests as needed.
• Act as the advocate for homeroom students supporting each student in their relationships with other teachers and working with the cooperating homeroom teacher to be the primary point person with parents.
• Supervise homeroom students when participating in division-wide and school-wide activities such as silence, assembly, and meeting special guests.
• Participate fully in the life of the school, including professional development, MMFS committees, weekly faculty meetings, regular supervisory meetings, and all school silence and staff meetings.
• Supervise student activities, including study hall, student trips (including overnight trips), advisory, student clubs, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Diversity and Equity Commitments:

• Understand and participate in all school-wide diversity and equity initiatives.
• Examine administrative practice through the lens of race, identity, equity, and privilege.
• Provide an equitable framework for leadership decisions.
• Support a school culture that allows for social identities to feel welcome.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt, ten-month position that follows the academic calendar. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a half-hour paid lunch; faculty meetings occur every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand and will be scheduled in advance.

Travel

On occasion, travel between campuses is necessary for meetings, which are scheduled with advance notice and are within walking distance from each other. School trips are also scheduled with advance notice, and teachers are required to chaperone day-long and overnight school trips.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to maintain the physical capacity required to navigate the school environment and to ensure the safety of the students. The ability to open filing cabinets and bend or stand for long periods of time, as necessary. Classroom locations vary based on student schedules; this position occasionally ascends/descends stairs to teach from different rooms in the building.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• MA required in the content area; special education experience a plus.
• 3-5 years of direct teaching experience; independent or charter school experience a plus.
• 2D Design and Digital: drawing, painting, printmaking, digital art, and animation would be a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication with parents, children, and colleagues.
• Commitment to equity and justice, including knowledge and skills related to cultural competencies.
• The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice.
• Familiarity with new technologies; GSuite and Veracross a plus.

Application

To apply, please upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references as a .pdf (preferable) or Word document. If your background and experience are appropriate for the position, you will be contacted directly by a member of our search committee.

We offer a rewarding work experience in downtown Brooklyn, NY, where we encourage employees to bring their whole selves to work. We recognize, appreciate, celebrate, and honor our diverse community as we build an awareness of who each individual is and who we are collectively.

Applicants who enhance the diversity of the school's faculty and administration are strongly encouraged to apply. Please visit our website for more information on our school and a full list of vacancies.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $115,000. Mary McDowell Friends School considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, essential skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employment at Mary McDowell Friends School is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position, without regard to race, color, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, familial status, or any other category protected by the law. Mary McDowell Friends School’s policy of non-discrimination extends to all employment practices including but not limited to hiring, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, layoffs, and termination.