Early Childhood and Lower School Art Teacher (Leave Replacement) 25-26

Grace Church School seeks an Early Childhood and Lower School Art Teacher Leave Replacement to begin January 5, 2026 to March 20, 2026.

About Grace

Grace Church School is a JK–12, independent school located on two nearby campuses in downtown New York City. An Episcopal school, welcoming children of all faiths and of none, Grace believes in the inherent, precious dignity of every individual and seeks to provide an outstanding education worthy of our common humanity. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to the Episcopal values of dignity and belonging.

Grace is a school of big ideas, and our structured curriculum promotes academic excellence through a pedagogy of joy: an approach that reflects our belief that joy is the fuel of academic achievement, and that students learn best when motivated by delight, wonder, curiosity, and purpose. We work hard to nurture a culture of dignity and belonging, and we seek to foster in each student skills of intellectual excellence and habits of ethical virtue. Grounded in tradition, the school remains ever open to innovation, looking to the best research on the science of learning and the craft of teaching to advance the timeless values and aspirations of our mission .

Responsibilities

• The Head Art Teacher Leave Replacement will be responsible for teaching Art to Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Second and Fourth Grade students
• Cultivate a warm and inviting classroom community that promotes a positive and productive learning environment
• Differentiate instruction to support group and individual learning, providing extra support and enrichment as needed
• Experience in teaching ceramics to Early Childhood and Lower School students
• Implement c lassroom management strategies to monitor student behavior

• Address social justice, diversity, equity, and anti-bias education in the curriculum, and competence in antiracist practice and pedagogy
• Collaborate with homeroom teachers to plan and integrate various units across the curriculum
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of student progress, parent communication, and lessons
• Perform assigned, ongoing scheduled responsibilities with care (recess duty, lunch duty, dismissal, etc.)
• Attend and participate actively in division and whole school faculty meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of two years experience teaching elementary school children

Compensation

This is a full-time faculty position with an expected base salary of $68,000-$155,040 with education and experience on the faculty salary scale.

Grace Church School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that equity and inclusion are not only hallmarks of a just society, but also virtues essential to sound learning. Our commitment to our mission calls on all faculty members to promote a culture of dignity and belonging for everyone at Grace. We encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, nationalities, identities, and religious and non-religious traditions, and beliefs.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume through our school website .