Part-Time Teacher of Visual Arts, Grades 5-8 (.8 time)
About The Position
Trinity School, a co-educational, K-12 institution located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, seeks a Middle School Teacher of Visual Arts, Grades 5-8 (.8 time) beginning September 1, 2026. The candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Visual Art (MFA) and be able to demonstrate and maintain a robust practice as a working professional artist in their own right. The successful hire will teach traditional and contemporary artistic methods and concepts, and demonstrate consistent continuing self-education in the greater Art World in order to effectively support a high level of teaching and learning of the School’s students. Trinity School seeks a teacher who will work closely and collaboratively with peers in the Visual Arts Department and with colleagues in other disciplines and divisions. Cultivating enthusiastic student engagement and confidence with creative processes will live at the center of all initiatives. Organizing and displaying student work within the School in an inclusive and timely fashion is essential. Opportunities for utilizing the tremendous art resources in New York City (museums, galleries, etc.) should be a high priority for candidates. The Visual Arts Department seeks a colleague who will guide Middle School Visual Arts students’ skill development in the studio, including the studies of still-life, portraiture, landscape and the figure using drawing, painting, and mixed-media. Professional responsibilities include contributing to the life of the School outside of the classroom, engaging in professional development opportunities, communicating with parents, fulfilling supervisory duties, and participating in committee work. A deep commitment to equitable teaching practices is a must. Trinity School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks candidates who will contribute to the diversity of its school community. Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their readiness for this position. Additionally, applicants should provide access to a portfolio or website(s) to show examples of their artwork . Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Salary range: $72,200 - $171,200 (salary based upon experience)
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Visual Art (MFA)
- Demonstrate and maintain a robust practice as a working professional artist
- Deep commitment to equitable teaching practices
- Submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their readiness for this position
- Provide access to a portfolio or website(s) to show examples of their artwork
Responsibilities
- Teach traditional and contemporary artistic methods and concepts
- Demonstrate consistent continuing self-education in the greater Art World
- Work closely and collaboratively with peers in the Visual Arts Department and with colleagues in other disciplines and divisions
- Cultivate enthusiastic student engagement and confidence with creative processes
- Organize and display student work within the School in an inclusive and timely fashion
- Guide Middle School Visual Arts students’ skill development in the studio, including the studies of still-life, portraiture, landscape and the figure using drawing, painting, and mixed-media
- Contribute to the life of the School outside of the classroom
- Engage in professional development opportunities
- Communicate with parents
- Fulfill supervisory duties
- Participate in committee work
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Job Type
Part-time
