What You’ll Do
Avenues New York is seeking a creative, curious and adaptive art & design teacher, equally comfortable in both disciplines, in our Upper Division (Grades 9-12). Art and design are an intrinsic part of an integrated curriculum. Our visual art teachers work closely with faculty from the disciplines of science, World Course, and English; our design program features an innovative curriculum centered on purposeful student projects, in a world-class art studio and makerspace. Additionally, this role will work with our Mastery Learning System program to support students with projects of their choice and help mentor students, specifically those working in the art studios and makerspace. The role will involve teaching multiple visual art sections to students, as well as mentoring individual students, and helping to maintain a strong makerspace.
Both art & design at Avenues incorporate the full gamut of physical, digital, fine arts and cutting edge media and techniques in a program that affords students a robust grounding in the creative process.
Broadly, all teachers at Avenues:
- ensure students achieve key learning outcomes by targeting instruction to address individual student needs
- collaboratively plan art-based and interdisciplinary units and projects using backwards design frameworks, such as Understanding by Design
- co-construct with students a classroom environment that establishes high standards, fosters a sense of belonging, and upholds our values of welcome, safety, and respect
- practice cultural competence in the classroom and workplace
- inspire trust and confidence among guardians and families through regular, proactive communication
- contribute to the broader community of our NYC campus and global network
About You
What You’ll Bring
Avenues Art & Design teachers bring experience in the following areas:
- Proficiency in 2D and 3D crafting techniques: woodworking, technical drawing, printmaking, mold making and casting, ceramics, welding
- 3D Modeling via TinkerCad, SketchUp, or similar
- Digital Design: photography, animation, web design and related applications
- Experience with Design Thinking and Rapid Prototyping, including all rapid fabrication methods (3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CNC, Soldering, etc)
- Extensive physical computing experience: open hardware controllers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi or similar), soft circuits, and open source hardware
- Fluency in programming languages used for microcontrollers and web applications (Python, P5.js, etc)
- Fluency in industry standard production tools and software suites (Adobe, Google, Apple, etc)
Additionally, Avenues Art & Design teachers embody and model:
- commitment to creating curricula and makerspace/classroom culture that center equity and inclusion
- a passion for learning new techniques and technologies, and integrating them into project work, teaching and learning practices and curricula, particularly cutting-edge design and rapid prototyping technologies and digital platforms
- a deep dedication to building a vibrant community of collaborative student innovators, and sparking continual inspiration by exhibiting student work and planning design-related events
- enthusiasm for and commitment to project-based learning environments, student-centered classrooms, and experiential learning
- deep intellectual curiosity and the humility to reflect on, and continually grow in, your teaching practice and learn from colleagues and students
- strong sense of responsibility for ensuring the success of students with varying levels of interest and ability
To apply, please submit the following as part of your application
- A teaching portfolio or website, including detailed curriculum examples and student work.
- A personal portfolio or website, showcasing your own artistic work.
- A cover letter addressing your teaching philosophy and how it aligns with Avenues’ mission.
- A resume highlighting relevant experience in education and art/design
Additional Information
If hired for this position, the annual salary range is between $72,000 – $112,433. The salary may vary depending on your professional experience and skills. Competitive benefits for benefits eligible roles include medical, dental, life insurance, 401K savings plan, generous paid time off, family-forming benefits, health and wellness benefits and more.
Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.
Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.