Art Teacher

Art Teacher

Employment type: Permanent, full-time, 1 year contract renewal cycle.

Salary: $75,000 to $90,000 (dependent on experience).

Start date: 1 September 2026, with an expectation to attend orientation during the final week of August.

About the School - York Prep School: York Preparatory School is a New York City independent school committed to creating a nurturing environment that challenges and supports each student in a diverse and inclusive setting. Compassionate and accessible educators guide our students through a traditional and rigorous curriculum while employing a range of innovative techniques to cultivate each individual student's skills, abilities, and interests. York strives to educate the whole child, meeting each student where they are, and supporting them as they grow into lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Art Teacher to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita: Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they're starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what's special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 90 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that's, quite literally, world class.

It's an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the Role: York Prep School is seeking an experienced Art Teacher to join our team. You will be responsible for teaching visual arts to students in grades 6–12, ideally with a focus on drawing and painting, while taking on faculty duties as assigned. You will plan and deliver a range of studio art courses that encourage creativity, technical skill, and artistic confidence. The Art Teacher will report to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for STEAM and collaborate with the Department Chair as needed.

Who We Are Looking For: We are seeking a collaborative and student-centred Art Teacher with strong studio art skills across multiple media, particularly drawing and painting. You hold a bachelor's degree in Visual Arts, Art Education, or a related field (with an advanced degree preferred) and have experience designing engaging, differentiated instruction to support diverse learners, including students with language-based learning differences. You are passionate about working with middle and high school students and fostering creative expression in a structured, supportive classroom environment. The successful candidate demonstrates effective classroom management, strong communication skills, and a commitment to best practices in teaching, including the use of educational technology. You value collaboration, are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and uphold York Prep School's mission, values, and safeguarding responsibilities.

How to Apply: Complete this application before the closing date: July 15th, 2026.

Cogita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.