What are the responsibilities and job description for the US Art Associate Teacher & Studio Manager / Digital Video Art Teacher position at The Nueva School?
The Nueva School
Upper School Associate Art Teacher/Studio Manager (78%) and Digital Photography/Video Art Teacher (22%),
Starting August 2025
The Position
We seek an arts graduate who would like to gain experience teaching high school art at Nueva by joining our Associate Teacher program. The ideal candidate will have significant interest and experience in the field of arts education and be excited to work with upper school (ninth- to twelfth-grade) students. Experience working with youth is preferred. Position begins in August 2025 and runs through the end of the following 2026-2027 school year. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and full benefits.
A full-time role in the Upper school is the equivalent to four courses plus advisory. This teacher is responsible for designing and teaching one year-long Digital Photography and Video course. As an associate, they serve as an apprentice teacher for two year-long courses in other media (painting, sculpture, etc). Finally, they manage the studio for the equivalent of one course.
Lead Digital/Video teacher
We seek an individual trained in the methods of digital photography and video, who can develop and be responsible for teaching one year-long course in these media.
Art studio manager
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and curating student art displays and features throughout the Bay Meadows campus, and in managing and supervising the campus art studios.
Associate teacher
The person we seek is trained in Art and Design in drawing, painting, and mixed media, in addition to digital photography and video. Associate Teachers work closely with mentor teachers through an apprenticeship model. They spend each day in the classroom, working with students, collaborating with teachers, building curriculum, teaching lessons, and reflecting upon their practice. In addition, Associate Teachers participate in the Innovative Teacher Program (ITP), a two-year program
Salary : $62,800 - $80,000
