Temporary Art Teacher
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
At Rebecca School we support students ages 321 with neurodevelopmental delays through the DIRFloortime model. Guided by values of respect relationships and emotional growth we help students connect and thrive. Join us and make a lasting difference in their lives.
We are seeking a compassionate creative and flexible Art Teacher to join our team as a maternity leave replacement. The Art Teacher will work with students across multiple age groups and ability levels adapting lessons to meet individual needs while fostering creativity confidence and self-expression through visual art.
What Youll Need
Bachelors degree in Art Education Fine Arts Special Education or a related field (Masters preferred)
Experience working with children with special needs and/or autism strongly preferred
Understanding of sensory-sensitive teaching strategies and differentiated instruction
Strong classroom management skills with a calm patient and empathetic approach
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
What Youll Do
Plan and deliver engaging developmentally appropriate art lessons tailored to the students needs and developmental capacity
Adapt instruction and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles sensory needs and motor abilities
Create a supportive structured and inclusive classroom environment
Collaborate with classroom teachers therapists and support staff to align art instruction with the schools DIRFloortime principles.
Maintain a safe and organized art classroom and manage supplies
Schedule: Monday Thursday Friday- 8-3:30 Tuesday Wednesday- 8-4:30
Rebecca School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy status national origin age disability genetic information or status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process please contact us at .
Required Experience:
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