2025-2026 - Upper School - Art History Teacher

Isidore Newman School seeks a passionate and experienced Art History educator for the 2025-2026 academic year. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of major artistic movements, styles, and cultural influences spanning Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Modern, and Contemporary art. They should have a proven ability to cultivate an engaging and inclusive classroom environment that encourages critical thinking, discussion, research, and visual analysis. Art History is a graduation requirement offered as both a single-semester course and a yearlong Honors survey. The ability to connect art history to broader historical and cultural contexts is essential. Candidates with experience teaching World History, U.S. History, or Global Studies are especially encouraged to apply. This position offers the opportunity to inspire students to analyze and appreciate art in meaningful ways, fostering a lifelong understanding of its role in shaping human experience.

The most important qualifications include:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Art History or a closely related field; graduate work in the discipline desired.
• Substantial teaching experience at the upper school level with demonstrated expertise in teaching visual Art History and other History courses and electives.
• Values strong relationships with their students while maintaining high expectations in the academic program.
• Strong background in historical research and writing pedagogy, including the critical analysis of a diverse range of primary and secondary resources.
• Cultural competency demonstrating respect for diversity of identities and experiences and an orientation toward equity and inclusion.
• Professional orientation towards collaboration and innovation including strong proficiency with technology appropriate to the History classroom.
• A reflective practitioner, committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning.
• A student-centered educator, who embodies our school philosophy "We learn to do by doing."
• A positive sense of humor, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teaching up to five sections of history, including the possibility of yearlong survey courses or semester electives.
• Develop and implement engaging daily lesson plans that align with the department's curriculum and school's pedagogical ethos.
• Foster a growth mindset among all students.
• Provide one-on-one and small group assistance to support student learning.
• Communicate with parents and advisors as needed to support student learning.
• Write clear, detailed report card comments that help parents understand the progress of their child in our curriculum.
• Serve as advisor to a small group of students and/or participate in extracurricular activities.
• Implement classroom and communication practices that foster the growth of ethical behavior, social skills, and excellent work habits.
• Participate as a positive, collaborative and innovative team member who will support the mission and culture of the division and school.

How to Apply:

Educators interested in applying for this position should submit a cover letter expressing interest in the role, an updated resume or CV with all relevant experience, and at least three professional references.