Position Summary and Overview 

The Churchill School and Center, K-12 school for students with language-based learning disabilities, is seeking a full-time Middle School Art Assistant Teacher for immediate hire. The Assistant Teacher position involves teaching in collaboration with the Middle School Art Head Teacher in grades 6, 7, and 8. Assistant Teachers must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. They should also have a strong desire to work with middle school students, a willingness and ability to work collaboratively with a team, and should be comfortable working in a variety of media including drawing, painting and ceramics. Candidates with experience and those in the process of obtaining a Master's Degree in Special Education or a relevant content area are given preference. Assistants must also possess a New York State Teaching Assistant Certification or be willing to obtain one. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to Churchill’s mission and core values 
• Embrace and model Churchill’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 
• Work collaboratively with cooperating Head Teacher and other related service providers and specialists to plan and implement units of study, lessons, assignments, projects & activities 
• Support students by scaffolding in-class assignments, tasks and projects 
• Assess student work and participation 
• Seek improved methods of teaching through professional development opportunities 

Interested applicants should send a current resume, references, and a cover letter outlining all experience relative to the position. Send in PDF format to msresume@churchillschoolnyc.org and state the position “Middle School Assistant Art Teacher” in the subject line. 

Churchill works to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Please include your thoughts and experiences on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in a school setting and offer an example of your work with students through an equity lens. 

The Churchill School and Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic. Churchill is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color, as well as candidates from under-represented groups.

Churchill Mission The Churchill School and Center, a K-12 coeducational college-preparatory day school, is dedicated to working collaboratively with students, educators, and families to help children with language-based learning disabilities realize their full potential. By building upon their strengths, we provide a rigorous program that teaches children perseverance, resilience, and the importance of self-awareness and self- advocacy. We prepare our children to become courageous, confident, productive, and caring people who will embrace the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Tolerance, respect, and active engagement are hallmarks of our intentionally diverse community. The Churchill School and Center recognizes its responsibility to the wider educational community and is committed to remaining a leader in its field.