Art Teacher

Niagara Charter School; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical and dental

Paid time off

New York State retirement

Job summary

Niagara Charter School in Niagara Falls, NY seeks a certified Art Teacher for a full-time, itinerant position serving grades K-6.

The teacher will develop lessons aligned with Common Core and charter standards, collaborate with colleagues, assess student progress, and create an engaging, inclusive learning environment.

Competitive benefits include fully paid medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and New York State retirement.

Qualifications

• Certified art teacher with the ability to inspire creative expression.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enrich expertise in the art subject.

Skills

Engage young learners

Classroom management

Subject matter expertise

Collaborative teaching

Parental communication

Job description

Certified - Teaching - Art Teacher {ART}

Job Number 3300057286

Start Date

Open Date

Closing Date

Niagara Charter School is a free public school with an extended school day. We serve students in grades K-6 and provide them with the education and skills needed to succeed in the 21st century. We are seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Building-based Substitute Teachers. Niagara Charter School offers a competitive compensation package, including fully paid medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and New York State retirement.

• fully paid medical and dental insurance
• paid time off
• New York State retirement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain and enrich their expertise in the subject area they teach
• Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of Common Core Learning Standards and the additional specific grade-by-grade learning standards set forth in the charter
• Coordinate lesson plans with other teachers to maximize possibilities for teaching similar topics in the same general time frame, thus reinforcing student knowledge on an interdisciplinary basis
• Provide direct and indirect instruction
• Create long and short-term planning addressing individual needs of students
• Prepare students adequately for all required assessments
• Evaluate students' progress
• Prepare monthly individual student achievement reports for parents
• Provide an inviting, exciting, innovative, learning environment
• Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management
• Serve as advisors to students
• Meet IEP regulations
• As applicable, directs teacher assistants in working with small groups of children and works together with teacher assistants to address individual needs of students.
• Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the CAO

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Communicate and work effectively with parents
• Work effectively as a team member
• Adapt to individuals' specific needs
• Adapt to differences and changes in characteristics of students, programs, leadership, staff, and community
• Expertise in the subject to be taught, as evidenced by personal skills and knowledge
• Ability to engage the interest of young children
• Ability to work with diverse student population, including those with special needs
• Ability to evaluate tests and measurements of achievement
• Willingness to be held accountable for student results

Job Attachment

Itinerant Location Niagara Charter School

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Permanent

Position Status Full time

Start Date 11/9/2026

Required Certification Type Visual Arts {6013}

Contact Person's Title Assistant Academic Officer

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