Blue School is an independent school in downtown Manhattan that serves children from age 2 through 8th grade. Blue School seeks to both practice and model a dynamic balance between creative thinking, academic mastery and self, and social learning, and to educate irrepressible innovators, and adaptable problem solvers. Please learn more about us at www.blueschool.org.

We are currently seeking a Studio Arts Teacher for the Primary Division for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. This is a temporary position to cover for maternity leave, beginning on March 1st. Candidates should have prior experience in working with children K-5th. 

Job Description 

• Implement lessons in Art, which reflect knowledge of contemporary and historical art references, materials, and students’ interests and abilities. In some classes, projects will be ongoing, long-term projects related to classroom studies. In some classes, projects will be designed and implemented depending on the interests and schedule of the class.  

Class Work

• Work with each section in grades K - 5, both onsite and online as determined by the School schedule
• Design projects and prepare different materials for each session and class 
• Support ongoing project work
• Document each class with notes and video/photo where appropriate

Teacher Work

• Communicate with classroom teaching teams as needed to discuss ongoing projects and individual student needs
• Be able to evaluate students' performance, including academic, behavioral and social-emotional as needed, prepare narratives for the End of Year reports.
• Participate in weekly co-curricular staff meeting
• Promote respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value of the School, a shared responsibility in partnership with the school community

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Knowledge of child development, best practices, and current trends in education. 
• Demonstrated classroom management skills, including time, space, and materials for most effective learning
• A strong knowledge of contemporary and historical art references;
• Experience in differentiated instruction
• Creativity and innovation in both curriculum and instruction
• Skilled in creating a learning environment that is challenging, motivating, and age-appropriate
• Ability to integrate technology effectively into classroom instruction to enhance student learning
• Adeptness and fluency with use of technology to deliver instruction and hold meetings with students, particularly in Zoom. Knowledge of Google Drive, Google Classroom and SeeSaw preferred. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in art or art-education related field;
• Master’s degree preferred;
• 3-5 years teaching experience in the Primary grades preferred.

To Apply:

Please send your resume and a letter of interest to HR@blueschool.org with Studio Teacher - Leave Replacement  in the subject line to be considered.

Blue School is committed to achieving a diverse workforce providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants. We value, respect, and celebrate differences. Employment is decided on qualifications, merit and school needs and not on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.