Art Teacher | Elementary School | BTWA ES

Position Title
:
Elementary School Art Teacher

Location
:
New Haven, CT

Reports To
:
School Principal

Employment Type
:
Full-time, Exempt

Start Date
: SY26-27

Salary Range
: $50,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience

ABOUT BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ACADEMY

Booker T. Washington Academies (BTWA) in New Haven, CT, serves K–4 scholars at its Elementary campus and grades 5–8 at its Middle School campus. Founded in 2014 around Booker T. Washington’s credo—“Excellence is doing common things in uncommon ways”—BTWA balances a rigorous academic program with the cultivation of morals, character, self-discipline, responsibility for one’s actions, lifestyle, work ethic, and educational uplift.

Scholars develop proficiency in reading, writing, critical thinking, discussion, and problem-solving to meet college and career goals, while embracing and demonstrating the morals, character, self-discipline, and work ethic to be leaders in life and community.

Recognized as a Connecticut School of Distinction in 2018 (Category
1) and again in 2024 (Category
2)—the only New Haven public school honored that year—BTWA equips graduates to work hard, harness the power of education, elevate themselves, and give back to their communities in a transformational way.

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Booker T. Washington Academy Elementary School seeks a passionate and mission‑driven Elementary School Arts Teacher to join our K–4 team. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who believes deeply in the creative potential of all children, is committed to equity, and is eager to foster artistic expression, cultural appreciation, and creative confidence in an amazing, yet historically underserved, urban school community.

As a BTWA Elementary Arts Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging, standards‑aligned instruction in visual arts that nurtures creativity, technique, and self‑expression.
• Create a joyful, inclusive classroom culture where students feel safe to explore, take creative risks, and celebrate their identities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate arts across disciplines and contribute to a vibrant school culture.
• Partner with families and the community to showcase student work and celebrate artistic growth.

This role is ideal for an educator who is reflective, imaginative, and eager to contribute to a collaborative, mission‑driven school community that values the arts as central to educating the whole child.

As an Elementary School Art Teacher at BTWA ES, you will be primarily responsible for:

Instructional Excellence

• Design and deliver engaging, standards‑aligned visual arts lessons that introduce students to foundational techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and mixed media.
• Foster creative exploration and artistic risk‑taking while building technical skills, visual literacy, and appreciation for diverse artistic traditions.
• Differentiate instruction to support varied developmental levels and learning needs, including English Learners and students with IEPs, ensuring all students can access and express themselves through art.
• Use portfolios, rubrics, and student reflections to assess artistic growth and encourage self‑evaluation and pride in creative work.
• Integrate culturally responsive materials and practices that affirm student identities, celebrate global art forms, and teach through an explicitly anti‑racist lens.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support interdisciplinary learning and integrate visual arts into core academic subjects (e.g., illustrating narratives, designing math models, exploring scientific diagrams).

Classroom Culture & Student Experience

• Create a joyful, inclusive, and organized studio environment where students feel safe to explore, express, and take creative risks.
• Build strong relationships with students that foster trust, motivation, and a sense of belonging in the art room.
• Incorporate social‑emotional learning into artistic practice, helping students develop empathy, perseverance, and confidence through creative expression.
• Reinforce BTWA’s values of character, responsibility, and…