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Lower School Art Teacher, Leave Replacement

The Nightingale-Bamford School is seeking a full-time art teacher leave replacement for the Fall Semester of the  academic year. This instructor will teach primarily in grades K-4 and should have experience teaching all forms of elementary art education.

The candidate must possess experience working with a variety of visual arts materials and processes. This is a full time, temporary exempt position that starts officially on August 31, 2026 through the end of the first semester and reports to the Chair of the Art Department and the Lower School Division Head.

• Bachelor's degree, MFA preferred
• Three to five years classroom experience teaching art in elementary grades (K-4)
• A passion for fostering creative expression and championing the artistic endeavors of all students
• Ability to work collaboratively with their department and other members of the community to regularly review and revise curriculum and teaching practices

• A shared understanding of the mission of the School
• Must demonstrate cultural competence
• Excellent attention to detail, professional attitude, good judgment, a high level of integrity, and a strong work ethic
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with varied constituents
• Superb oral and written communication skills.
• High level of initiative.
• Appreciation of the sense of joy inherent in a Lower School setting.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for a full time position for this role is $75,000 - $105,000. Please note the actual salary for this assignment will be prorated to reflect the time worked. Nightingale considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

It is the policy of the School to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School's employment practices and decisions adhere to the principles of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity.

The School does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law, including, but not limited to, with respect to recruiting, interviewing, hiring, staffing, training, promotions, compensation practices, employee benefits, school-administered programs, discipline, and termination of employment. The School maintains zero tolerance for violations of this policy and expects all employees to abide by and support this policy without reservation.