[2025-2026] Visual Arts Teacher - High School

KIPP • New York, NY

87d • $70,829 - $142,270

About The Position

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 12,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (8% of whom are alumni), and continues to grow! KIPP NYC College Prep High School (CPHS) opened its doors in August 2009 to serve students graduating from KIPP middle schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Upper Manhattan, as well as other New York City students seeking a rigorous, college-preparatory high school program. Located in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, CPHS currently educates over 2,000 students in grades 9-12 across two locations. Over 90% of students enroll in at least one type of rigorous academics, including Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment, and Honors courses. CPHS provides a comprehensive college and career counseling department to ensure students engage in enriching summer programming, develop individual career plans, and are fully prepared for the SAT college entrance exam. Since its founding, 99% of CPHS students have graduated from high school, 91% have matriculated to a 2- or 4-year college, and 49% have received a college degree in 6 or more years.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment.
• At least two years of teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• New York State teacher certification in the appropriate content area is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture.
• A strong desire to become a better teacher by joining the KIPP NYC team and family.
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students within KIPP NYC communities.

Responsibilities

• Planning a college preparatory curriculum that combines the school’s standards and New York State Standards, fostering critical thinking.
• Executing thoughtful, rigorous daily college preparatory lessons.
• Assessing student progress, and communicating results to students, families, and colleagues.
• Providing individual and small group instruction until all students achieve mastery.
• Modeling the school’s values in all communications with students, families, and staff.
• Modeling a 'whatever it takes' spirit to ensure that each student is successful.
• Advising a small group of students to succeed through their four years of high school.

Benefits

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous Time-Off including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
• Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees