Upper School Visual Art Teacher

Qualifications: 

• Previous teaching experience in high school education in independent and/or public schools strongly preferred
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (Masters Degree strongly preferred)
• NYS certification a plus
• Strong knowledge of art history (ancient art, modern, and contemporary artists) as well as in their specialized field
• Strong knowledge of studio art (painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, printmaking, ceramics) 

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and is highly organized and self-directed

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Establishing a creative environment to stimulate and promote innovative ideas encouraging risk taking, experimentation, and critical thinking
• Utilizing a wide range of artistic media to cultivate student curiosity, creative thinking and confidence.
• Developing and implementing lesson plans in drawing, painting, sculpture
• Integrating art history, multicultural content and other subjects into lesson plans
• Differentiating instruction in the classroom
• Installing, labeling and updating art exhibits of student artwork
• Assisting with musical and theatrical productions (set design/building and prop construction)
• Guiding students with college art portfolio preparation
• Participating in weekly school division and art department meetings 
• Supporting and facilitating in-school and after school activities such as open houses, clubs and community arts events
• Serve as Co-Advisor of the National Art Honor Society (NAHS), collaborating in the oversight of student membership, meetings, service initiatives, exhibitions, and leadership development activities.
• Interest in an interdisciplinary approach to art education and the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues and administration regarding teaching and learning 
• Communicating with parents/guardians about student progress
• Committing to the social, emotional and cognitive needs of all students
• Being fully immersed in the culture of the school and contributing to the growth of the arts department and school community.
• Performs other assigned job-related duties 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, in-person position that follows the academic calendar.  Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; faculty meetings occur on Wednesdays from 2:50 pm to 3:30 p.m.  Evening work (e.g., parent-teacher meetings) may be required as job duties demand and will be scheduled in advance.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Bay Ridge Prep is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable community where each person achieves an authentic sense of belonging. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are encouraged to apply.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This job requires the ability to maintain the physical capacity required to navigate the school environment and ensure the safety of the students, and the ability to perform typical classroom and school-related physical activities, with or without reasonable accommodation. Classroom locations vary based on student schedules, and staff may need to teach from different rooms. This role routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment such as computers, phones, electronic devices, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc. Occasional travel between school buildings may be required, scheduled with advanced notice, and the school buildings are within walking distance from each other.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with Oxford Freedom (medical) and UnitedHealthcare (dental and vision) are fully covered by the school for each full-time employee. Dependent coverage is available at an additional cost, partially funded by the school.
• Retirement: Bay Ridge Prep offers a generous 403B retirement plan through TIAA-CREF. For full-time employees, the school makes an annual contribution equal to 3% of salary plus a matching contribution of up to an additional 4% of salary based on the employee’s additional contributions.
• Support for ongoing professional development

How to apply

Interested candidates should complete the employment application using the link below. The application is hosted in Google Forms. Applicants will be asked to sign in using a Google account or create a free Google account using their current email address in order to submit materials.

Upper School Visual Art Teacher (2026-2027) Application: Click here to sign into Google and complete the application.

We appreciate your interest in Bay Ridge Prep. Due to the volume of applications received for each position, Bay Ridge Prep is unable to respond individually to every applicant. Candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the needs of the position will be contacted directly by the school.

Bay Ridge Prep is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment. The school does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.