Lower School Art Teacher (Part Time)

Trevor Day School•New York, NY

1d•$25,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Trevor Day School seeks candidates for an Art Teacher to join our Lower School community in a part-time capacity. This faculty member will lead and assist Preschool–5th Grade art education classes and collaborate with Trevor’s art department in planning and following a balanced visual arts program. The chosen candidate will work closely with the two other Lower School Art teachers in our dual-spaced art studio, delivering a curriculum that explores a wide variety of 2-D and 3-D media. All curriculum, materials, tools, and spaces are shared among the Lower School Art teaching team. We seek an experienced teacher who practices a materials-based, process-oriented art education philosophy and engages in a multicultural pedagogy. The successful candidate will track students’ progress and report clearly and effectively in both written and verbal form.

Requirements

Experience with teaching the artistic process at the elementary school level
Ability to collaborate closely and communicate effectively with a team
The desire to encourage lifelong learning through fostering artistic habits of mind and cultivating creative expression
Encouragement of the process of art making and problem solving over the end product
Experience in leading artistic explorations across a variety of 2-D and 3-D mediums and processes
Ability to collaborate across disciplines and to integrate artistic expression
A dedication to fostering students’ social and emotional well-being
A sense of humor, an interest in professional growth, a commitment to school-wide initiatives, and the ability to be both the lead and a team player

Responsibilities

Implementing a Preschool–5th Grade art education curriculum that incorporates the artistic process, supports skill development, and reflects a materials-based, multicultural, and process-oriented philosophy.
Planning lessons and tailoring instruction to meet students’ individual needs.
Collaborating closely with teachers and specialists regarding curriculum and student progress.
Coordinating with the faculty, families, and administrators to best support student growth.
Communicating about student progress through family conferences, home reports, and regular emails.