Job title: Middle School Visual Arts Teacher
Company: Dwight School
Job description:
Join the Dwight School Team: Visual Arts Teacher for Grades 5-7
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds through the arts? Dwight School, located in the vibrant Upper West Side of Manhattan, is the first school in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs from preschool through grade 12. We’re on a mission to spark genius in every child, fostering a community where uniqueness is celebrated, curiosity is ignited, and innovation is encouraged.
At Dwight, we believe in creating an environment where every student feels valued and challenged, and where diversity and belonging are at the core of our educational experience. With a supportive low student-teacher ratio and an engaged community of 1,100 students and 400 dedicated staff members, we focus on three pillars: personalized learning, strong community connections, and a global outlook.
As part of our global network of schools, we offer exciting opportunities to collaborate with talented educators from around the world. Thanks to our generous Dwight School Foundation, faculty professional development is a priority—empowering our teachers to deepen their expertise and share their passions with our students.
We’re excited to welcome a Visual Arts Teacher to our team, starting in August 2025. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with middle school students and is enthusiastic about the power of art to transform lives.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Inspire and guide students through engaging visual arts programs, encouraging exploration and creativity.
- Help students progress in their artistic skills while building meaningful connections with each individual.
- Create a welcoming classroom environment where diversity is embraced and each student’s unique perspective is celebrated.
- Foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging through your approach to teaching and learning.
Who Are You?
- You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Visual Arts, or a related field—and if you have a Master’s degree, even better!
- You come with at least three years of hands-on visual arts teaching experience in a middle school setting, and ideally, you have experience with the MYP framework.
- You find joy in teaching and are passionate about supporting the IB philosophy in your classroom.
- You’re skilled at adapting your teaching to meet a variety of student needs, showing excellent communication abilities—both written and verbal.
- You’re tech-savvy and know how to thoughtfully weave technology into your lessons.
- You’re ready to positively contribute to the Dwight community, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences.
- You bring a mix of joy, kindness, maturity, humor, hard work, and flexibility to the school environment.
At Dwight, we’re committed to creating a diverse workforce and maintaining a welcoming workplace for everyone. We understand that everyone has unique needs during the recruitment process, so if there’s anything we can do to make it easier for you, please let us know.
We’re proud to uphold equal employment opportunities and to provide a discrimination-free work environment. Join us in cultivating a vibrant community where every individual has the chance to thrive!
Ready to bring your artistic passion to Dwight? Apply now and let’s ignite the spark of creativity together!
Expected salary: $65000 – 95000 per year
Location: New York City, NY
Job date: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:24:30 GMT
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