INTERNAL POSTING Katonah -Lewisboro School District Announces the Following Vaca ncy For the 202 6-2027 School Year Art Teacher John Jay High School KLSD is looking for a thoughtful and knowledgeable educator to serve in the probationary position of Art Teacher at John Jay High School beginning September 1, 2026. Qualifications : • Possess a current NYS K -12 Art Education Certification. • Experience with secondary art curriculum preferred but not required. • Skilled in developing TAB based units of study skills (skilled in most, willing to learn all): digital and analog photography, darkroom developing, photo emulsion screen -printing, filmmaking , animation drawing and painting, and basic ceramics. • Familiar with technology -driven art programs , especially Procreate and the Adobe suite, Photoshop, lightroom, Premiere Pro Knowledge of the design process and its application. • Demonstrates knowledge of art history, art creation, art terms, materials, and techniques. The right Candidate will: • Have an understanding of Teaching for Artistic Behaviors framework, and ability to compose curriculum for this framework. • Embrace a student -centered studio environment with a "Yes And" attitude and is committed to student -driven learning experiences on a daily basis. • Ability to embrace student ideas and enable students to push forward. • Committed to student- centered learning experiences with opportunities for student voice and choice. • Fosters a positive and inclusive classroom environment that prioritizes the social and emotional well- being of students and nurtures a sense of belonging. • Ability to maintain a working studio and studio inventory. • Darkroom experience and ability to maintain a darkroom, photograph, digital editing tools, and peripherals, and the inventory of such. • Has a collaborative approach to working with others. • Willing to teach a variety of classes as benefits the department from year to year. • Have experience with teaching AP Photo/2D, or willingness to receive training. • Is willing to lead and follow, both with colleagues and with students. • Actively participate in a professional learning community (PLC), engaging in ongoing, collab orative professional learning to refine and enhance instructional practice. • Works with colleagues to analyze student needs, share best practices, and implement research -based strategies that improve student outcomes. • Possesses strong verbal and written comm unication skills. • Shows enthusiasm, flexibility and willingness to learn new skills/techniques, and has a personal art practice. Anticipated Start Date : September 1, 2026 Hours: Full-Time, (10 month) Salary and Benefits: $64,276 - $152,199 as per the KLDTA contract Application Deadline: July 14, 2026 Internal Candidates: Please email letter of interest and resume to Steven Siciliano ssiciliano@klschools.org and include the name of the position you are applying to in the Subject line. All Other Candidates: Please apply online via OLAS at: www.olasjobs.org/lhv The Katonah- Lewisboro School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race, religion, ethnicity, age, gender and disability in the educational programs and activities it operates.