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The School at Columbia University is an independent K-8 school founded in 2003 with the goal of providing an excellent education to a diverse student body. Our intentional school culture embraces shared beliefs across disciplines and grades, which underlie important values expressed through everyday behaviors and visible symbols throughout our community.
We dedicate ourselves to fostering in our students, personal resourcefulness and integrity, a sense of social responsibility, and a lifelong appreciation of learning through an innovative, socially and emotionally supportive, and academically challenging program. We adhere to a common code of civility among all constituents. We tailor our instruction so that the needs of the individual students are met. A committed faculty and administration strive to create a school that will stand as a model for what K-8 education can be, and serve as a genuine and enduring partnership between Columbia University and its neighbors.
Responsibilities:
Teach classes of approximately 20 students within an integrated, inquiry-based curriculum
Increase students' skill sets and visual literacy while fostering an appreciation for the role of the arts across disciplines
Collaboratively design and teach elective courses for middle school visual arts students
Develop and implement developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and standards-aligned visual arts instruction for Grades K–8
Work to ensure academic and artistic excellence by knowing students well and adapting curriculum to meet their needs
Collaborate closely with classroom teachers and specialists to integrate art into interdisciplinary units and school-wide themes
Contribute to the ongoing development and alignment of a K–8 visual arts curriculum scope and sequence
Keep careful anecdotal and assessment records, and use them to write accurate, comprehensive student reports
Maintain an organized, safe, and inspiring art studio; manage inventory and ordering of art materials and supplies
Curate and install student art exhibitions and displays throughout the year to celebrate student learning and artistic growth
Use a range of assessment tools, including rubrics, portfolios, and student self-reflection, to evaluate student progress and inform instruction
Collaborate with the Grade 8 Musical Team on set design and production elements for the annual Grade 8 Musical
Serve as an advisor to a small group of middle school students, supporting their academic and social-emotional development
Participate actively in grade-level teams, weekly team meetings, and ongoing planning and reflection
Chaperone overnight and/or extended grade-level trips, as applicable, in support of the teaching team, student experience, and the academic and advisory program
Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice to remain current with trends in art education and K–8 instruction
Fulfill all duties, responsibilities, and commitments as outlined in the school’s Guidebook and the organization’s code of conduct
Perform other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
B.A., B.F.A., or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university
At least two years of full-time teaching experience in K?8 public, parochial or independent schools beyond student teaching
Demonstrated knowledge of child development and experience with progressive, student-centered teaching practices
Experience integrating visual arts into interdisciplinary or project-based learning contexts
Strong classroom management skills and a commitment to creating a welcoming classroom environment
Ability to differentiate instruction and adapt curriculum to meet diverse learning needs
Comfort using and integrating educational technology to support creative and instructional goals
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Art Education or a related field
Knowledge of Spanish
Experience with exhibition planning, student portfolio assessment, and progressive evaluation models
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licences, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's goof faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.