Art Teacher, Upper Division

Why Teach at Avenues?

There is no place quite like Avenues.  We are a top-tier school in New York City that offers a trulyglobal education, one that will expand to the world’s leading cities in the next decades.  Our faculty bring widely diverse experiences, but we are all committed to creating a unique educational experience together.  We foster a culture of creativity, entrepreneurship, and deep collaboration. We teach and learn through challenging interdisciplinary projects.  And we offer unparalleled possibilities for professional learning prospects around the globe.

Deep Collaboration and Constant Evolution

Collaboration isn't a buzzword here--it's woven into everything we do. We have built substantial time to collaborate into our schedule. Teacher teams across multiple disciplines design learning experiences for a whole grade level. This intensity of collaboration is challenging as well as exciting: we're always evolving, learning from each other, and seeking to improve.

What You’ll Do

Avenues The World School is a top-tier school with a truly global vision that will eventually expand to major cities around the globe. Avenues New York is seeking a creative, curious and adaptive art teachers in our Upper Division, Grades 6-8.  Art and design are an intrinsic part of an integrated curriculum, and our visual art teachers work closely with faculty from the disciplines of science, World Course, and English.

More broadly, all teachers at Avenues:

• ensure students achieve key learning outcomes by targeting instruction to address individual student needs
• collaboratively plan art-based and interdisciplinary units and projects using backwards design frameworks, such as Understanding by Design
• co-construct with students a classroom environment that establishes high standards, fosters a sense of belonging, and upholds our values of welcome, safety, and respect
• practice cultural competence in the classroom and workplace
• inspire trust and confidence among guardians and families through regular, proactive communication
• contribute to the broader community of our NYC campus and global network