SY26-27 Art Teacher - High School

Innovation Charter High School • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovation Charter High School is seeking a creative, student-centered Art Teacher (Foundations & Multimedia Arts) to help students explore, develop, and express their identities, ideas, and perspectives through visual and digital media. This role involves teaching foundational art skills alongside multimedia and contemporary art practices, creating opportunities for students to engage in creative risk-taking, storytelling, and critical thinking. The teacher will build a classroom environment where all students, regardless of prior experience, feel empowered to create, experiment, and grow. The position is ideal for an educator who believes art is a powerful tool for self-expression, exploration, and connection, and who wants to connect artistic expression to real-world themes, culture, and personal voice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Art Education, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience or strong foundation in visual arts (e.g., drawing, painting, design, or multimedia)
• Ability to design and deliver standards-aligned art instruction that is engaging and accessible to diverse learners

Nice To Haves

• New York State Teaching Certification in Visual Arts (All Grades or 7–12), or active pathway toward certification

Responsibilities

• Teach Foundational and Multimedia Art Skills
• Design and deliver engaging lessons in foundational art techniques (drawing, painting, composition, color theory)
• Introduce students to multimedia and digital art forms (e.g., digital design, mixed media, photography, or video)
• Scaffold instruction to support students with varying levels of experience and artistic confidence
• Provide clear models, exemplars, and opportunities for skill-building and revision
• Foster Creativity, Voice, and Artistic Exploration
• Create opportunities for students to express their identities, perspectives, and ideas through their work
• Encourage creative risk-taking, experimentation, and reflection
• Facilitate critique and discussion to help students analyze and talk about art
• Connect student work to contemporary art, culture, and real-world themes
• Build an Inclusive and Engaging Environment for Creativity
• Establish a classroom culture where all students feel safe to create and share their work
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and abilities
• Manage materials, tools, and routines effectively
• Display and celebrate student work through showcases, exhibitions, or school events
• Contribute to a Collaborative Adult Culture
• Engage actively in feedback, coaching, and professional learning
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve practice and student outcomes
• Contribute to a culture of reflection, curiosity, and continuous improvement
• Help create classrooms and a school community rooted in belonging, safety, and high expectations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with up to 5% employer match
• Life insurance
• Professional development and coaching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level