Visual Arts Teacher, Briarcliff High School 26-27

Position Type:

High School Teaching

Date Posted:

5/29/2026

Location:

Briarcliff High School

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Briarcliff Manor is a community of about 8,000 residents, located in Westchester County and serves 1349 students. Briarcliff High School serves 479 students, comprised from Briarcliff Manor, Pocantico Hills, and tuition students from area school districts. To learn more about BHS and our district, visit our BHS News site, Briarcliff Buzz e-Newsletters, SuperKast Podcast or our superintendent's X feed @SuperKaish!

The Briarcliff Manor SD is seeking an eager and highly qualified Visual Arts teacher to join our dynamic team of educators and fulfill our mission of providing students with an outstanding education and to develop each student's capacity to put their thoughts and aspirations into action.

Position: Visual Arts Teacher

Full Time: 1.0

Tenure-track: Yes

Location: Briarcliff High School, Grades 9-12

Effective Date: August 31, 2026

Certification Required: New York State Visual Arts (Pre K-12)

Salary: Briarcliff Teachers' Association Collective Bargaining Agreement

Ideal Qualifications of a Candidate:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and/or Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
• Extensive knowledge of art history
• Experience teaching a variety of high school Visual Arts courses, including upper-level courses such as AP Art and Design Portfolio and University in the High School (UHS)-level coursework, preferred
• A variety of visual arts experiences and instructional backgrounds are welcome, including ceramics, drawing, painting, mixed media, and other studio art disciplines
• Experience with computer graphics and digital art instruction is a plus
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively with faculty, students, and parents
• Passion for fostering creativity, artistic exploration, and student growth in a supportive learning environment

The Briarcliff Manor School District has embarked on a journey to foster a more inclusive and equitable organization. As the district strives to cultivate a work and school community that is more inclusive, diverse, and representative, the recruitment and hiring of high-quality candidates from diverse backgrounds is a top priority. Additionally, there is a commitment to providing meaningful professional development to support all faculty and staff. Individuals who identify with historically underrepresented groups, including but not limited to BIPOC (Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Persons of Color), Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.