Art and Design Teacher Job Opportunity

YSZ High School for Girls is an exciting new educational startup, currently seeking inspired and inspiring educators. We are a mission driven, innovative, student centered girls high school committed to equipping our girls with the 21st century skills that they will need to thrive. We educate from head to heart, helping each student become the best version of themselves.

Joining the high school presents unique career opportunities for educators and administrators alike. e school culture is fun, creative, collaborative, innovative and professional. YSZ High School is a dynamic learning environment, a collaborative, energized work culture that supports ample opportunities for career growth and development.

Job Description:
YSZ High School for Girls is seeking an Art teacher to teach Art to high school girls. e candidate should have the ability to design visual arts courses and studio art electives, including AP Studio Art for future years. We intend to build out a full 9-12 art program that includes Art Academy, AP Art, photography, and graphic design. The Art teacher will support talented students in building portfolios to qualify for specialized post high school art programs.

The Art teacher should be a creative, dynamic and inspired educator who is passionate about inspiring each young woman’s artistic nature and capabilities. Applicants should be eager to incorporate art into all aspects of the school culture – from interdisciplinary classes and ater school activities to school productions and field trips. If you’re excited about inspiring the future artists of the world, this is the perfect opportunity.

As a startup school, we are looking to hire educators who value collaboration, and are excited to experiment, take chances, and challenge themselves to implement the most dynamic learning experience for each student.

We welcome teachers with strong extracurricular experience. We anticipate many additional career opportunities in this area that will allow for a full-time schedule, including club leadership and mentoring programs in areas including set design, fashion design club, seasonal lobby displays, interior design club, and photography club, and graphic design work.

Qualifications and skills:

  • Creative, original, and inventive thinker.
  • Warm, enthusiastic artist committed to a growth mindset.
  • Open to learning or trained in student-centered learning techniques.
  • Skilled in multimodal art forms.
  • Extensive educational background in Art and Art history.
  • MA in Art and/or Art Education preferred.
  • 1-3 years teaching experience preferred.
    Competitive salary – commensurate with experience and education.
    To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to hscareers@yszqueens.org.