Art Teacher Job Details Job Location Champlin Ave - Utica, NY Position Type Full Time Education Level Vocational/Certification Salary Range $56000.00 - $63538.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage None Job Shift Day Description About Us The House of the Good Shepherd (HGS) has been changing children’s lives for over 150 years. We provide individualized, compassionate care to youth and families through a range of residential, educational, community, and foster care programs across Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, and North Country. Our agency is built on a foundation of empathy, resilience, and the Sanctuary Model of care, which guides our commitment to healing and hope. What You’ll Do As an Art Teacher at the Tilton School, you’ll be much more than an educator. You’ll play a key role in helping students heal, grow, and discover new possibilities. Our students have often faced adversity and educational gaps, but they also show incredible potential. Through visual arts instruction, you’ll encourage self-expression, build confidence, and support emotional and academic growth. Your teaching will be personalized and grounded in each student’s goals. You’ll work in a structured environment with small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, giving students the support they need to thrive. Many students make meaningful progress in both school and life. Your impact will stay with them long after they leave your classroom. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a creative, student-centered art educator who is committed to helping young people succeed academically and personally. This is a role for someone who sees the potential in every student and works with purpose to help them reach it. Qualifications & Benefits Qualifications and Preferred Experience + Bachelor’s degree and a valid NYS teaching certificate in Visual Arts, or an equivalent teaching certificate obtained through a NYS-approved pathway that leads to a master’s degree in education and permanent certification + Certification in Special Education strongly preferred + Prior experience teaching students with IEPs or emotional/behavioral challenges is a plus + Must meet all NYSED and agency training requirements Key Skills and Attributes + Skilled at building rapport with students who have experienced adversity + Able to create engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that integrate art and emotional learning + Organized and responsive to deadlines and documentation requirements + Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team + Open to learning and reflective practice Why Work with Us? We believe caring for our staff is just as important as caring for our students. That’s why we offer: + $2,000 Sign-On Bonus + Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits + 403(b) retirement plan with agency match + Tuition reimbursement + Ongoing training and professional development + Opportunities for advancement + Supportive, mission-driven work environment Equal Opportunity Employer The House of the Good Shepherd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. HGS encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and those with disabilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access throughout the hiring process