2026-27 Middle School Visual Arts Teacher

Holistic Development of Scholars:

Foster an inviting, growth-oriented classroom environment for academic and character formation, supporting holistic student growth

Curriculum and Instruction:

Plan lessons that are classically inspired, inquiry-based, rigorous, and aligned with the scope and sequence and relevant standards; Implement innovative teaching strategies that inspire curiosity and resonate with diverse learners

Quarterly Showcase:

Plan and execute quarterly school-wide showcase that exhibits the artistic achievements of all students 5-8

At Brilla Schools, we celebrate the unique skills, experiences, and passions that each staff member brings to our mission. To support their work, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package to provide competitive and adaptable coverage. We are committed to offering a benefits portfolio that supports the holistic health and wellness of our team members including:

Comprehensive Professional Development

: More than 225 hours annually, featuring two weeks of onboarding, coaching, and targeted training sessions to ensure staff excel in their roles and flourish.

Community and Culture

: An intentionally joyful workplace with over 30 bonding events each year, fostering connection and collaboration among staff and families in the Bronx.

Flexible Health Coverage

The primary responsibility of a Middle School Fine and Applied Arts - Visual Art Teacher is to cultivate and lead a learning environment where every child feels safe and confident to strive for and meet Brilla’s ambitious targets. The Brilla Visual Art teacher combines a deep mastery of and love for the arts with the ability to actively engage all students in grades fifth through eighth with classical content. The fine and applied arts teacher believes that all students can develop skills while growing in appreciation for the transcendentals of Goodness, Truth, and Beauty inherent in the arts. This position requires a positive, flexible, solutions-oriented, organized, and innovative educator who aims to bring a world-class art program to students in our neighborhoods in the Bronx.  Brilla teachers must have a deep passion for student-engaged learning, a desire to accept, implement, and seek feedback, and a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities while inspiring outstanding achievement in students in a fun and collaborative work environment.

Brilla Schools, a growing K-8 network in the Bronx, serves over 2,000 students with plans to expand to educate 3,000 across four elementary and four middle schools. Managed by Seton Education Partners, Brilla Schools are dedicated to forming students of strong wisdom and virtue.  Our classically inspired approach to education combines a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven learning, and a focus on virtues, while providing individualized support to meet each child’s unique needs.  A national leader in character education and supporting students with varying needs, over the past two years, Brilla alumni have secured spots in the most prestigious high schools in the tri-state area, earning over $3 million in scholarships and financial aid. Our staff are mission-aligned change-makers who believe in fostering a joyful, rigorous learning environment, and Brilla offers some of the most competitive salaries in the market to honor their dedication. With high expectations and a supportive community, we’re preparing students to excel in high school, college, and beyond.

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of a Middle School Fine and Applied Arts - Visual Art Teacher is to cultivate and lead a learning environment where every child feels safe and confident to strive for and meet Brilla’s ambitious targets. The Brilla Visual Art teacher combines a deep mastery of and love for the arts with the ability to actively engage all students in grades fifth through eighth with classical content. The fine and applied arts teacher believes that all students can develop skills while growing in appreciation for the transcendentals of Goodness, Truth, and Beauty inherent in the arts. This position requires a positive, flexible, solutions-oriented, organized, and innovative educator who aims to bring a world-class art program to students in our neighborhoods in the Bronx.  Brilla teachers must have a deep passion for student-engaged learning, a desire to accept, implement, and seek feedback, and a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities while inspiring outstanding achievement in students in a fun and collaborative work environment.