Woodshop Arts Teacher-Fieldston Lower bei Ethical Culture Fieldston School

Who we are?

Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan. Fieldston Lower, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, is comprised of approximately 270 students Pre-K through 5th Grade and 60 faculty members.

What is essential about working at our school?

The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self. 

We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality. 

Position Summary
Fieldston Lower is seeking a Woodshop Teacher to work with students in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade. The Woodshop is an essential part of Fieldston Lower’s Adler Lab, where hands-on learning is the cornerstone of the student experience. The Woodshop requires an experienced teacher with a wide variety of skills within a woodshop setting. In the woodshop, students design, plan, and construct their own projects. Classroom management is essential as students use a variety of tools, such as saws and hammers.

The ideal candidate will be a practicing craftsperson and/or have experience teaching hands-on, process-based craft techniques using a variety of media. In addition, they should have experience working collaboratively with both classroom and specialist teachers. We are looking for a creative person who can effectively connect with students and colleagues and who is interested in supporting the current program while also introducing new ideas to our integrated curriculum.

This position is a 0.60 FTE (full time equivalency) with a hiring range of $43,841- $106,503.

Please note that this is an onsite role and not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities of the Woodshop Teacher will include:

• Teaching small group lessons and activities in the woodshop;

• Having a collaborative approach with other colleagues, including sharing resources and communicating about curriculum and students;

• Preparing for and communicating details about student performance and growth with parents and/or guardians at scheduled conferences;

• Appropriately addressing student behavioral issues and other challenges that may arise in the classroom in order to maintain a safe environment and a sense of calm in such situations;

• Maintaining accurate student record keeping, including grades and attendance;

• Providing encouragement to students to help support their social and emotional growth; 

• Ensuring the confidentiality of student information as necessary;

• Attending all departmental, divisional, and school-wide meetings;

• Maintaining compliance with all school policies, state regulations, and educational standards; and

• Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.
  
  

Responsibilities

The successful incumbent will possess:

• A Bachelor's Degree and/or significant experience as a craftsperson and/or woodshop teacher (a Master’s degree is strongly preferred); 

• A passion for teaching with a pleasant and positive demeanor toward all forms of teaching and learning;

• The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, students, parents, and the overall community; 

• An understanding and commitment to cultural competency and how to support a diverse student population;

• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills; 

• A positive attitude and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback; 

• The ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize required tasks; 

• A commitment to engaging in ongoing professional development and proficiency in utilizing and learning new technologies (i.e., Google Workspace tools); 

• Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance; and

• The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated.

To Apply
All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. Please a resume, and contact information for three references. 

EEO
ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.