New York, New York
Elk Grove, California
Statewide, New Jersey
Posted: 14-Mar-25
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $82,000 - $164,000
Preferred Education:
Friends Seminary educates students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, adhering to the values of the Religious Society of Friends. We strive to build a diverse school where students exercise their curiosity and imagination as they develop as scholars, artists and athletes. In a community that cultivates the practices of keen observation, unhurried reflection, critical thinking, and coherent expression, we listen for the single voice as we seek unity. The disciplines of silence, study, and service provide the matrix for growth: silence opens us to change; study helps us to know the world; service challenges us to put our values into practice. At Friends Seminary, education is rooted in the Quaker belief in the Inner Light – that of God in every person. Guided by the testimonies of integrity, peace, equality, and simplicity, we prepare students to engage in the world that is and to help bring about a world that ought to be.
Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating coeducational, independent Quaker school in New York City, seeks applications for an enthusiastic and experienced Visual Arts teacher in the Middle and Upper School for a position beginning in Fall 2025. The ideal candidate possesses creative problem-solving skills, a sense of humor, enthusiasm for innovative curriculum, a positive attitude toward growth, and strong interpersonal skills that allow one to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others.
Responsibilities
- Teach sections of grades 5-8 Visual Arts classes.
- Teach Upper School Digital Photography.
- Teach Upper School Film and Animation.
- Teach Upper School Graphic Design.
- Teach Upper School Yearbook class.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum that centers interdisciplinary projects, developmentally appropriate technological resources, and the social and emotional needs of middle school students.
- Participate in the School community, including faculty and committee work, and school duties.
- Attend faculty meetings and other planning meetings.
- Serve as Upper School Advisor.
- Prepare student reports which include narrative descriptions of students' achievements and needs.
- Actively engage in anti-bias and equity work, understanding both culturally responsive pedagogy and the social justice dimensions of education.
- Communicate respectfully with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs.
Qualifications
- Experience and enthusiasm for teaching middle and high school students.
- Knowledge of child development, best practices, and current trends in art education.
- Strong experience in drawing and painting.
- Experience working with 3D and mixed media.
- Knowledge of working with digital software, including Adobe Creative Cloud and tablet-based applications like Procreate.
- Full working knowledge of Canon DSLR Cameras.
- Studio and materials management skills.
- Creativity and innovation in both curriculum and instruction.
- Versatility and flexibility both within and outside of the classroom, encouraging students to think creatively, work collaboratively, embrace failure, and communicate effectively with others.
- Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to differentiate instruction.
- Connection to the School’s mission.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging in the classroom, curriculum, and community.
- Commitment to collaborating with other educators, both in Visual Arts and other disciplines.
- Passion for lifelong learning.
Candidates should possess strong content knowledge of Visual Arts both in Middle School and Upper School. The Visual Arts Department is committed to representing multiple cultures and narratives in its approach, and the successful candidate will enthusiastically embrace an inclusive approach to engaging students in the Visual Arts. In addition to their classroom and teaching responsibilities, Middle and Upper School teachers are assigned ancillary duties. Teachers are encouraged to participate in other aspects of the community.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; master’s degree preferred.
- 3+ years of experience preferred.
Compensation
Annual salary range for 2025-2026 based on years of teaching experience and level of degrees earned: $82,000 - $164,000
Benefits
Friends Seminary offers excellent benefits including paid time off, health, dental, vision, 403(b) with a School-paid match; wide-ranging opportunities for professional development, including tuition support and summer grants; and a talented and dedicated team of teaching colleagues and supportive administrators. Successful candidates will join a dynamic and forward-thinking teaching community of over 150 educators.
To apply, please submit the following:
- Completed Friends Seminary employment application
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Statement of educational philosophy
- Contact information for three personal references
When submitting your materials, kindly be sure to reference your first and last name, the position for which you are applying, and where you heard about the position in the subject line. i.e. [last name], [first name] - Visual Arts Teacher: Digital and New Media - Middle/Upper School - Friends Seminary website. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.
Submit all materials to: visualartsjobs@friendsseminary.org
Friends Seminary actively promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all its programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, hiring, and all facets of the educational experience. To form a community which strives to reflect the world’s diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends Seminary is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We urge all applicants to identify and express their individuality and the ways in which they might enrich and diversify the School community.
Moreover, all successful applicants, whether for a faculty or administrative staff post, must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in their professional lives. Applicants for a faculty position should highlight ways their curriculum, pedagogy, and classroom culture may advance these goals. Applicants for an administrative staff position should highlight ways they seek to promote these goals in their office work, programming, or operational endeavors.