The IDEAL School is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and creative Art Teacher for classes in Kindergarten to Grade 12.  All IDEAL teachers are charged with inspiring students in an inclusive and nurturing learning community to achieve personal and academic excellence. IDEAL teachers know their students as learners and as individuals, and they inspire their students by setting a high bar for excellence while making the classroom fun and supporting all learners in achieving their goals. In short, they adore and believe in their students and, in turn, are admired and respected by their students.

The arts are essential to IDEAL’s mission, which emphasizes creative leadership. Art classes in all grades are inclusive and provide art education to students with varied ability levels.  The successful candidate for this position will 

• Establish developmentally appropriate classrooms in both the Lower and Upper Schools that foster the development and personal growth of all children 
• Develop exciting and age-appropriate projects that build a broad base of skills and knowledge and foster creative self-expression in students
• Collaborate with other teachers to design and implement interdisciplinary projects in the arts and in other academic subject areas
• Emphasize and teach the importance of the creative process
• Introduce students to new skills and projects annually, building on their experiences and knowledge from prior years
• Develop electives for High School students that build skills and nurture the passions of our students
• Prepare students for Artbeat, IDEAL’s annual school-wide body of work show, and support the school’s musical and drama productions
• Maintain art supplies and equipment and make recommendations for new materials
• Ensure that the art studio(s) are organized, well-maintained, and accessible to all students

All IDEAL teachers also contribute in significant ways beyond the classroom; it is the norm for teachers to mentor a club, provide extra help, chaperone class trips, and lead their own extra-curricular activities and initiatives.  The successful candidate will participate fully and actively in the responsibilities and life of the school, from lunch duties to clubs.

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and job applicants and to making all employment decisions without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, caregiver status, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Please send a cover letter, resume and two examples of your interdisciplinary work with children to: http://www.theidealschool.org/about/careers