Art Teacher

Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School in Somerset, NJ is seeking an experienced Art Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive art education, developing students' creativity, and aligning lessons with state standards.

You will assess progress, maintain a positive classroom, manage materials, and organize related extracurricular activities. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and potential stipends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification.
• NJ Criminal History; Work authorization in the U.S.; Tuberculosis Test.
• Experience is a plus; Tenure track position; TPAF enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive Art education to students, fostering creativity and developing artistic skills.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with New Jersey standards.
• Regularly assess student progress and provide feedback to support artistic development.
• Establish a positive classroom environment that encourages creativity and active participation.
• Manage art materials and resources to ensure proper use and maintenance.
• Organize extracurricular activities like field trips to art museums and art exhibitions.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth and stay current with best practices in art education.
• Communicate responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Follows all policies; attend to attendance and punctuality; performs other duties as assigned.
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction.

Skills

Proven communication/ instructional

Excellent communication (oral/written)

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification

Job description

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as:

USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016

NJDOE Tier-I Charter School, 2013-2018

US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024

National Charter School, 2020

College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024

College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024

Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022

100% graduation rate, 2011- 2025

100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011

The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

Hiring for School Yea r 2026-2027

Art Teacher

Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver comprehensive Art education to students, fostering creativity, fostering creativity, and developing artistic skills.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that introduce students to various art forms, techniques, and art history that align with New Jersey learning standards.
• Regularly assess student progress through assignments, projects, and observations, providing feedback to support artistic development.
• Establish and maintain a positive and productive classroom environment that encourages creativity and active participation.
• Manage art materials and resources to ensure they're properly used and maintained.
• Organize and engage in extracurricular activities like field trips to art museums, contests, art exhibitions to enhance students' appreciation and exposure to art outside of the classroom.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth opportunities to stay current with educational best practices and curriculum developments in art education.
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership;
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality;
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent;
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication;
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction;
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies;
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
• Valid NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification;
• NJ Criminal History;
• Work authorization in the U.S.;
• Tuberculosis Test;
• Experience is a plus.
• A tenure track position;
• NJ state teachers' pension plan (TPAF) enrollment;
• Opportunities for extra stipends.

Benefits consist of Health/Vision/Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, and more

Postings current as of 9/20/2026 4:55:25 AM CST.