Job Description

Reports to: Visual Arts Department Chair

Status: Leave replacement for 25-26, Full-Time Exempt, Academic Year, Benefits-eligible 

Salary Range: $60,000-$100,000

Start Date: August 14, 2025 

ABOUT MASTERS: 

The Masters School () is a premier, independent day and boarding school that engages 5th – 12th grade students with a challenging academic program in a welcoming learning environment. Located on 96 picturesque acres overlooking the Hudson River, The Masters School community takes advantage of both its access to the tri-state area and its proximity to the rich cultural and educational magnet that is New York City.  Students benefit from the resources, diversity and activities of Masters 7-day campus and accessible, talented faculty and staff. From our exceptional academics and outstanding visual and performing arts program to our championship athletic teams, the Masters learning experience prepares students for success in college, career and life.  

MISSION AND BELIEFS STATEMENT: 

The Masters School celebrates active participation, deep understanding, and meaningful connection. A community of diverse individuals, we gather to learn, to strive, to dare, to do – to be a power for good in the world.

In addition, The Masters School seeks employees committed to the work of advancing equity in the school community and beyond. A community of diverse individuals, we celebrate both our differences and our similarities, and we embrace a broad definition of diversity that includes but is not limited to age, race, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion, sexual identity and socioeconomic status. Masters seeks diverse candidates to serve our student body, and we expect all employees to engage in the work of inclusion as an important aspect of working in a school setting.

SUMMARY:

The Masters School seeks a flexible, creative educator to contribute to our Visual Arts Program which strives to be a cutting edge, comprehensive and enticing program that prepare students for their lives after Masters. We are seeking to welcome a team player on board who will collaborate with our other arts faculty and other faculty across departments and divisions. 

The ideal candidate is highly adaptive and has a commitment to keep up to date with arts education. They are eager to engage with a curriculum that responds to those trends and leverages their experience and skills with an eye towards delivering a forward-looking program to students at Masters. A clearly articulated passion for both traditional/analogue and contemporary/digital media is essential, and practical experience creating and exhibiting art is a significant plus.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a full-time position in a dynamic program that intends to respond to evolving student interests and technological developments. The duties include a teaching load of 4 or 5 credits per semester. The instructional part of the position is defined by teaching a variety of creative  art forms, including both traditional studio art modalities (drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture), and digital photography, that balance artistic creativity with technical production and problem solving. The teacher in this role will be able to follow curriculum in place while putting their own individual spin on the delivery of the lessons.

Recent semester courses have included:

• AP Art & Design (full year)
• Advanced Studio Art (full year course)
• Global Art History (2 semester courses)
• Foundations in Studio Art (semester course)
• Digital Photography (entry level semester course)

We expect this person to...

• Provide learning experiences in a variety of studio media as well as a basic understanding of basic digital media (including Photoshop/Lightroom and Procreate), while creating an environment that is student centered.
• Monitor students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjust instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate.
• Encourage students’ documentation of art making and portfolio building throughout the year
• Provide feedback to students both verbally and in writing, along with developing meaningful assessments.
• Teach the skills, knowledge, and techniques needed to produce a variety of types of art works with an emphasis on the processes involved.
• Work collaboratively with existing department faculty to ensure proper teaching/learning and assessment goals.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Understanding of and desire to work with upper school students.
• Knowledge of, or interest in learning about the artistic development of adolescents.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competency.
• Proven ability to communicate with students, parents and colleagues to build community and support student learning, including excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Energy, enthusiasm and curiosity – willingness to be a fellow learner with students.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and to work independently.
• Knowledge of the demands of the professional field, and of the tools, technologies and resources inherent to the discipline.

• At least a combined three years of direct experience in an artistic practice and education.
• Degree in Education and/or teaching credential preferred. 
• Advanced Degree in the visual arts preferred.
• AP teaching experience preferred. 

HOW TO APPLY :

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, explaining why you would succeed in this position, your resume, and three references via email to [email protected] g (Adobe® PDF format preferred) and include “ Visual Arts Teacher ” in the subject line. This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future. 

BACKGROUND SCREENING:

The Masters School conducts background checks and fingerprint screening on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and uses a third-party administrator to conduct background checks/fingerprint screening. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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The Masters School is an equal opportunity employer. It has been and will continue to be the policy of Masters to be fair and impartial in all of its relations with its employees. Our employment decisions are made solely on an individual’s ability to perform the job. In accordance with federal, New York State, and Westchester County law, Masters does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived differences, including those based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, familial status, gender and gender identity, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation and disability, sexual and reproductive health decisions, or toward victims or those perceived to be victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse or stalking, as well as any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws. For the purpose of addressing sexual and reproductive health decisions, the Masters School will not access an employee’s personal information regarding his or her reproductive health decisions without written consent and in accordance with applicable law. Retaliation based on any of the above protected characteristics is absolutely prohibited.

All the information you provide during the hiring process is true and accurate.  You also agree to comply with post-hiring conditions as explained in the employee handbook, if employment is secured.

In addition, all employees are required to abide by and support our students in following all of the health and safety protocols we have in place. 

About The Masters School

The Masters School ( is a coeducational day and boarding school that engages 5th–12th grade students with a challenging academic program in a welcoming learning environment. Located on 96 picturesque acres overlooking the Hudson River, The Masters School community takes advantage of both its access to the tri-state area and its proximity to the rich cultural and educational magnet that is New York City. We offer our diverse student body, hailing from 33 different countries, the resources and activities of our seven-day campus and dedicated, talented faculty and staff. Through exceptional academics, outstanding visual and performing arts, championship athletic teams, and active community engagement, the Masters experience prepares students to thrive in college, career, and life. Our students graduate determined to make a positive contribution to their world. MISSION: The Masters School celebrates active participation, deep understanding, and meaningful connection. A community of diverse individuals, we gather to learn, to strive, to dare, to do – to be a power for good in the world.

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