Art Specialist

We seek a dynamic, flexible, and innovative individual with an art background and preferably special education experience to join our teaching team for the 26_27 school year, starting in August 2026.

Requirements

• Develop and teach a program that includes fundamental fine arts skills, techniques, and media; art history; and a cross-curricular, culturally diverse curriculum.
• Display art regularly, write narrative progress reports, create musical sets, and participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• Designs and facilitates art electives and clubs.
• Works collaboratively with Head or Co-Lead Teachers to coordinate curriculum.
• Develops a joyful and productive learning community where students feel safe to take risks.
• Establish class routines and behavioral expectations.
• Conducts conferences with parents/guardians three times a year and as necessary.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings in the designated division.
• Participate in division-wide activities, trips, and events.
• Attend full faculty and staff meetings, as well as other required meetings.
• Willing to commit to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to promoting inclusion, belonging, and equity through their work in the classroom and school community.
• Ensure a commitment to the school’s DEI mission and goals by participating in continuous professional development for learning differences, anti-racism, and anti-bias of all kinds.
• Be an active member of the Gaynor community.
• Other duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive professional development program