Temporary Art Teacher

Rebecca School • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Rebecca School, we support students ages 3–21 with neurodevelopmental delays through the DIRFloortime® model. Guided by values of respect, relationships, and emotional growth, we help students connect and thrive. Join us and make a lasting difference in their lives. We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and flexible Art Teacher to join our team as a maternity leave replacement. The Art Teacher will work with students across multiple age groups and ability levels, adapting lessons to meet individual needs while fostering creativity, confidence, and self-expression through visual art.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, Special Education, or a related field
• Experience working with children with special needs and/or autism strongly preferred
• Understanding of sensory-sensitive teaching strategies and differentiated instruction
• Strong classroom management skills with a calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate art lessons tailored to the students needs and developmental capacity
• Adapt instruction and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles, sensory needs, and motor abilities
• Create a supportive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, therapists, and support staff to align art instruction with the school’s DIRFloortime® principles.
• Maintain a safe and organized art classroom and manage supplies

What This Job Offers

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