City School District of New Rochelle
Embracing Diversity: Driving Success
The City School District of New Rochelle is seeking a part-time (.2 FTE) Elementary Art Teacher. Reports To: Principal and Director of PreK-12 Performing & Visual Arts.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Plans, develops, and implements a high-quality sequential visual arts program aligned with the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts and National Core Arts Standards for students in grades K-2, including mixed-grade self-contained special education classes.
- Provides students with opportunities to develop artistic skills through drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, and other two- and three-dimensional art experiences.
- Promotes artistic literacy, creativity, and critical thinking through developmentally appropriate instruction using a variety of instructional approaches, including Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) and other research-based methodologies.
- Provides individual, small-group, and whole-group instruction that supports the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Adapts instruction to meet the needs of students with varying abilities, interests, and learning styles.
- Instructs students in the safe and appropriate use, care, and storage of art materials, tools, and equipment.
- Maintains and organizes classroom materials and equipment to promote efficient use and stewardship of district resources.
- Recommends classroom art supplies and instructional materials as part of the annual budget process.
- Plans and presents student art displays and exhibitions within the school and throughout the community.
- Maintains accurate records of student attendance, progress, and achievement.
- Collaborates with visual arts colleagues throughout the district and with school staff to maintain and enhance the quality of the visual arts program.
- Communicates regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and program activities.
- Participates in school and district initiatives and collaborates with colleagues within and outside the arts department.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and Director of PreK-12 Performing & Visual Arts.
- Qualifications Holds New York State Certification in Visual Arts.
- Demonstrates excellence in elementary visual arts instruction.
- Possesses knowledge of age-appropriate artistic media, techniques, and processes.
- Demonstrates knowledge of child development and effective instructional strategies for elementary learners.
- Exhibits strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates proficiency in a variety of artistic media and techniques.
- Demonstrates proficiency with instructional technology and digital tools that support visual arts instruction.
Job Qualifications
NYS Certification is required at time of application
EOE: Minority and Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
Please do not send resumes to Human Resources: They will not be accepted.
Position Start Date:09/01/2026
Application Deadline:08/13/2026
