2025-2025: Visual Arts Teacher

Why WHIN?

WHIN Music Community Charter School is the first school of its kind! Built on the principles of El Sistema, WHIN is a place where children learn, grow, and make music together. At WHIN, we are building a nucleo, a community where staff, families, and students work together to make a powerful shift in public education that puts learners’ needs first.

Our Mission:

To provide our diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education and a positive learning environment so that every student can thrive academically and personally. We believe…

• that all children deserve a high quality education, with access to academic rigor, music creation, and a holistic approach to developing character.
• that a collaboration with families ensures the greatest success for our learners.
• that restorative justice, inquiry-based hands on learning, and authentic learning experiences provide the most effective environments for growth, success, and joy.

We are looking for staff who are…

• looking to grow and prosper in a collaborative work environment
• excited about working in a school and neighborhood where diversity is central
• interested in learning about being an educator

In action, our mission looks like caring deeply about all aspects of our young learners’ potential. We make academics a priority while also ensuring students’ character and personal growth. With music at its core, students experience working together to create something bigger than their individual skills every single day, and this approach extends to our classrooms where project-based, hands-on learning cultivates curious, creative, and hardworking learners.

WHIN is currently seeking a Visual Arts teacher who is ready to help grow a unique school community where compassion, kindness, and curiosity drive each and every day. 

Specifically, the teacher is responsible for:

• Develop and implement a rigorous, standards-aligned visual arts curriculum that nurtures students’ artistic abilities and appreciation for various art forms.
• Create engaging, student-centered lessons that emphasize creativity, technique, and critical thinking.
• Integrate arts education with core academic subjects, collaborating with classroom teachers to enhance interdisciplinary learning.

• Provide students with exposure to diverse artistic traditions, cultures, and historical contexts.
• Organize and display student artwork throughout the school and in community exhibitions.
• Maintain an organized and well-stocked art classroom that supports student exploration and learning.
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages risk-taking and self-expression.
• Communicate with families about student progress and engage them in their child’s artistic development.
• Participate in professional development and contribute to the school's collaborative learning culture.

Qualifications for the teacher are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, Art Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Valid New York State Teaching Certification in Art Education (or eligibility to obtain certification).
• Experience teaching visual arts to elementary and/or middle school students in an urban school setting is preferred.
• Strong classroom management skills and a commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching practices.
• Proficiency in various artistic media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and digital art.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a vibrant school culture.
• Passion for arts integration and the role of visual arts in fostering student success.
• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
• Proven commitment and success working with students and families
• The ability to thrive in a startup environment
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting school
• A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues

 Advanced proficiency in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Teaching experience and/or certifications
• Project Based Learning and Inquiry Based Learning
• Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice models

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation & Benefits
WHIN offers a competitive salary, determined through an equity-focused approach that considers an individual’s skills, education, and relevant experience. Our teacher pay scale is available for viewing here.

As a full-time employee at WHIN, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, we offer a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match and paid family leave.