Media & Studio Arts Teacher (Middle & Upper School)--2026-2027

Media & Studio Arts Teacher (Middle & Upper School

• -2026-2027 Locust Valley, NY 11560 $73,000
• $80,000 a year
• Full-time $73,000
• $80,000 a year
• Full-time Media & Studio Arts Teacher (Middle & Upper School
• -2026-2027

Work Term:

Academic School Year FLSA Status:

Full-Time Exempt Direct Report:

Director of Arts Friends Academy is seeking a creative, technically proficient, and values-driven Media & Studio Arts Teacher to join our Visual Arts Department. This role is designed for an educator who can bridge the gap between traditional darkroom techniques and cutting-edge digital storytelling while fostering an environment of reflection, integrity, and community. The ideal candidate will guide students to use media not just for technical mastery, but as a medium for finding their voice and exploring the world with a discerning, ethical lens. The successful candidate will enthusiastically and actively engage in the full life of the school, including faculty meetings, theater events, back to school nights, and departmental and divisional meetings after school.

Essential Responsibilities:

The following duties are representative of the role; responsibilities may evolve to meet the needs of the department and school community:

• Teach digital and darkroom photography, leading students in concept development, composition, digital editing and darkroom development.
• Instruct upper school students in filmmaking, including the full production cycle (story development, storyboarding, cinematography, lighting, sound, and editing).
• Teach two to four sections of middle school art, a curriculum which blends digital and traditional mediums.
• Film and edit arts functions including theater productions and concerts, making them available to the community in a timely manner.
• Assess and evaluate student performance, providing constructive feedback and support.
• Organize and display student artwork around the school and at regular arts shows in the gallery space.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the school administration to support student success. Attend departmental, divisional, and all-school meetings as scheduled
• Create a positive and inclusive teaching environment within a Quaker community that encourages student creativity and self-expression.
• Maintain a safe and orderly classroom, ensuring proper care and use of art supplies and equipment, including the darkroom.
• Stay current with developments in education and the arts, integrating new techniques and technologies into the curriculum in order to develop a diverse and engaging art curriculum for middle and high school students alongside the department convenor and Director of Arts.
• Serves as an advisor to a group of eight to ten US students.
• Supports a co-curricular activity such as coaching an athletics team or leading a school program or activity.

A successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

• A deep commitment to student-centered learning and an interest in (or experience with) Quaker pedagogy and Quaker education.
• Mastery of DSLR/Mirrorless systems, video equipment, lighting equipment, and darkroom chemistry. Professional fluency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Lightroom/Photoshop or an equivalent.
• A strong portfolio of personal and student work and a demonstrated passion for teaching diverse age groups.
• Must have a willingness to engage in professional development.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Film, Media Studies, Photography, or Art Education is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience with Middle School (Grades 5
• 8) and Upper School (Grades 9
• 12) students.
• Ability to teach both Analog and Digital photography, as well as the darkroom process.

Interested candidates should send a resume, with the below information to recruitment@fa.org by June 28, 2026: A cover letter expressing interest in and why candidate is qualified for the position; A statement of educational philosophy; A list of three to five professional references, with contact information..

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Salary:

The salary range is expected to be $73,000

• 80,000.

Actual compensation will be based on the candidate's relevant and transferable years of service, and other factors, which include internal peer equity, the market, and other organizational considerations. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to talk and hear; stand and sit for extended periods of time; possibly exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, or otherwise move objects. The ability to move across and around campus grounds. Our Commitment to

Diversity:

Friends Academy is committed to our guiding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of the world as we deepen and elevate our educational program. Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining exceptional, dedicated people of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of age, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. It is Friends Academy's policy to comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. We invite you to visit our FA Diversity,Equity +

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Full-time Pay:

$73,000.00

• $80,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience working with students in grades 5-12?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Teaching:

3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person