Art Teacher

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks an Elementary School Art Teacher at Caroline L. Reutter School to provide an approved elementary Art education program and foster a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate with Art Education Endorsement (or be eligible) and demonstrate effective teaching methods, strong communication, and the ability to maintain pupil engagement. This ten-month position runs Sept 1–June 30.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Art Education Endorsement or eligibility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and classroom activities.
• Aligns instruction with state core standards and district goals using the curriculum.
• Collaborates with other art teachers and regular classroom teachers for a comprehensive program.
• Sets measurable objectives and assesses achievement following lessons.
• Participates in committees planning lesson activities and revisions.
• Monitors pupil progress and maintains records of educational progress.
• Provides instruction tailored to pupil needs and establishes classroom behavior standards.
• Ensures safety training and proper use/storage of art supplies.
• Communicates with parents about pupil progress and utilizes community resources.

Skills

NJ teaching certificate

Art education endorsement

effective teaching methods

interpersonal communication

Job description

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching-Instructional/Art Teacher

Date Posted:

9/15/2026

Location:

Caroline L. Reutter School

Closing Date:

09/28/2026

Qualifications

1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Art Education Endorsement or eligibility
2. Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Reports to:

Building Principal

Job Goal:

1. To provide an approved elementary Art education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth;
2. To help pupils develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and
3. To maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Performance Responsibilities:

Develops lesson plans and classroom learning activities

1. Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using the board-adopted curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Through use of data, develops lesson plans/instructional materials that are age-appropriate and provides for individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
3. Works cooperatively with other art education teachers and regular classroom teachers in planning an effective comprehensive art program
4. Sets specific measurable objectives in lesson preparation/plans and assesses achievement of these objectives following the lesson presentation.
5. Participates on committees that plan and develop lesson activities and curriculum revisions.

Instruction and pupil contact

1. Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
2. Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
3. Identifies pupil needs and provides instruction appropriate to those needs.
4. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
5. Budgets class time effectively.
6. Evaluates pupils growth in art education related knowledge and skills and maintains records of pupils' progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.

1. Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes regular checks on proper use of supplies and materials to ensure the overall safety of pupils. Assumes responsibility of proper storage of art supplies and materials.

Contact with parents and community

1. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means required by the building principal to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
2. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.

Professional contacts and activities

1. Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
2. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
3. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
4. Maintains high ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel and community organizations.

Other

1. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
2. Performs other duties within the scope of teacher employment and certification as may be assigned by administration.

Employment Conditions:

Contract year:

September 1 to June 30 (ten months)

Bargaining Unit:

TFEA

Evaluation:

In accordance with board policy

Date(s) of Revision:

Approved 3/18/15