Lower School Art Teacher, Leave Replacement

Lower School Art Teacher, Leave Replacement

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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
• Ability to work collaboratively with their department and other members of the community to regularly review and revise curriculum and teaching practices

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS 

• A shared understanding of the mission of the School
• Must demonstrate 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.
• Appreciation of the sense of joy inherent in a Lower School setting.

SALARY RANGE:

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for a full time  position for this role is $75,000 - $105,000. Please note the actual salary for this assignment will be prorated to reflect the time worked. Nightingale considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume online at https://www.nightingale.org/careers.

ABOUT THE NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL 

Founded by two bold, visionary educators in 1920, The Nightingale-Bamford School’s mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers. Tied to this mission is a broader vision of students who are joyful learners who have the intellectual depth and courage to be critical thinkers, compassionate citizens, and agents of their own lives. Nightingale educates girls’ minds and hearts and, in so doing, infuses their lives with meaningful relationships, teaching them to value difference as a means of growth and empowering them to question the status quo with confidence, empathy, resilience, and reason. Nightingale is deeply committed to cultivating a community rooted in principals of  belonging and inclusion, the foundations of excellent teaching and learning. We expect all community members to engage thoughtfully and responsibly in this work.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

It is the policy of the School to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School’s employment practices and decisions adhere to the principles of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity.

The School does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law, including, but not limited to, with respect to recruiting, interviewing, hiring, staffing, training, promotions, compensation practices, employee benefits, school-administered programs, discipline, and termination of employment. The School maintains zero tolerance for violations of this policy and expects all employees to abide by and support this policy without reservation.