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2025-2026 Secondary Art Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

Position Title

2025-2026 Secondary Art Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Job Description

ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.

Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

Position Title: 2025-2026 Secondary Art Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

Brief Description:

The Ithaca City School District is seeking a dynamic art educator for the ICSD art program at Boynton Middle School for a long term substitute position for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate exceptional visual art skills in teaching and art making. They will possess enthusiasm for teaching in both small group, and large classroom settings, coupled with a genuine passion for working with middle school students.

As the long term substitute art teacher, you will play a pivotal role in guiding beginning and intermediate artists, grades 6 through 8 in middle school art classes. Proficiency in teaching various art mediums, including ceramics, studio art, media arts, and digital photography is preferred but not required. Experience with diverse student populations and an understanding of the importance of cultural representation in art education, ability to develop curriculum that celebrates student identities and fosters creativity is required.

Location(s): Fine and Performing Arts

Anticipated Start Date: 8/28/2025 - 6/26/2026

Posting Dates: 5/5/2025 - Until Filled

Number of Vacancies: 1

FTE: 1

Application Requirements:

+ Resume/CV

+ Cover Letter

+ Proof of Certification (or pending certification

+ Official copy of transcripts: undergraduate and graduate

+ Three (3) Letters of Reference

+ MANDATORY Writing Sample (see prompt below)

The Ithaca City School District values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.

MANDATORY Writing Sample

A writing sample is required for the application to be complete.

Please upload your writing sample separately or with your cover letter.

+ The ICSD has a diverse student population representing a variety of races, gender identities, learning needs, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Describe your teaching strategies and/or experiences for effectively educating students from diverse backgrounds. Please give specific examples of how you respond effectively to students who have a variety of identities, and/or respond effectively to students who are different from your own identity. How do you ensure success for every student?

+ Tell us about any personal and professional experiences you have had that would help you help us to fulfill our district equity goals.

+ The Ithaca City School District is a 1:1 district in grades 3-12. Please provide examples of how you have used or your vision for using digital technology in instruction. Also, please provide evidence of how you stay current with students’ digital world.

Required Qualifications:

+ The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

+ Possess New York State Art K-12 Teaching Certification.. This requires at least a Bachelor’s degree. Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for reciprocity (http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/rightpathway.html#six) .

Desired Characteristics:

+ An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive;

+ Be a reflective educator with an antiracist and culturally responsive approach to curriculum and pedagogy; possess a growth mindset, a desire for self-reflection, and an openness to feedback.

+ Collaborate with department professional learning communities within the school and district to further the district's mission and goals.

+ Foster joy, confidence, student leadership and community within the school setting through orchestra.

+ Support all students utilizing an inclusive, differentiated approach.

+ Effectively organize and plan for school art projects and shows.

+ Effectively manage, maintain and organize the district art supply inventory and equipment.

+ Effectively use the learning management system for the art courses and communicate with caregivers and students.

Internal Applicants: Apply online at SchoolFront | Steps of how to apply (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yPcXZD3\_WxU\_9zATyzbKXjuuoaIXci\_C/view?usp=sharing)

When applying through SchoolFront you can log in with your ICSD email credentials using the following single-sign on link here (https://ithacacityschools.schoolfront.com/login.aspx) . Once logged in please go to recruiting > Available Internal Postings. To find the position write Secondary Art Teacher

If you are a substitute, a coach or in the process of onboarding and haven’t officially started, you will be considered an external applicant.

External Applicants: Apply online at RecruitFront

In order for us to receive your application, you must complete the following three steps on RecruitFront:

+ Create a RecruitFront profile (https://vimeo.com/460583992) : If it's the first time applying to ICSD

+ Create an Application (https://vimeo.com/460581470) : Checkmark Teacher/Admin Only!

Salary Range: $53,291-$75,191 (10-month full-time base) Currently in union negotiations

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.

Job Category

Instructional

Job Location

Fine & Performing Arts

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