The Nightingale-Bamford School is seeking a full-time art teacher leave replacement for the Fall Semester of the 2026-2027 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.
Responsibilities include:
- Teaching art in grades K-4
- Developing and implementing art curriculum
- Assessing student progress and adjusting instruction as needed
- Collaborating with colleagues to review and revise curriculum and teaching practices
Required qualifications include:
- 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
Personal and professional characteristics include:
- A shared understanding of the mission of the School
- 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
- An appreciation of the sense of joy inherent in a Lower School setting
