Teacher of Art (One Year)

Brearley School • New York, NY

6d • $78,500 - $158,500

About The Position

The Brearley School, an independent girls’ school serving over 770 students K–12, welcomes candidates for a full-time, one-year position as a Teacher of Art beginning August 2026. We invite interested candidates to apply by completing an application and uploading a cover letter and resume at www.brearley.org/careers-at-brearley/. Additionally, candidates should submit a portfolio URL or upload a PDF containing the following: five images of completed student work in a course for which they served as the instructor of record five images of examples of work from their current studio practice

Requirements

• have three or more years of experience teaching art, with an emphasis on teaching advanced drawing and painting
• have a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) or equivalent
• have substantial knowledge of art history and contemporary art
• maintain an active studio practice
• possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• demonstrate a sincere interest in the creative development of young people
• have a commitment to helping students think independently and develop confidence in their abilities
• be interested in working collaboratively throughout the entire art program
• demonstrate cultural competency

Responsibilities

• teaching a full-time complement of courses in the art curriculum in grades one through twelve; course assignments for this position are primarily in the Middle and Upper School
• offering an after-school elective in drawing, digital art, or another form of visual expression
• participating in grade-level team planning meetings with art colleagues
• assisting all departmental projects: displaying student art throughout the year and in the annual art show; preparing rooms and materials; managing supplies and student artwork; and other projects, as assigned
• implementing an inclusive, anti-bias, and anti-racist pedagogy
• contributing to the life of the school and the students outside of the departmen

Benefits

• Benefits offered to eligible employees include a range of options for health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans; an HSA plan; pre-tax transit benefits; long-term disability insurance; a retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution; a sabbatical program; breakfast and lunch without charge; support for professional growth and development; and the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good.
• Faculty may also apply for housing in a nearby Brearley-owned building at favorable rates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time