Art teacher, 2025-2026

Growing Up Green Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Growing Up Green Charter Schools is seeking an Elementary School Art Teacher dedicated to fostering a socially just and eco-conscious environment. The ideal candidate will implement diverse teaching strategies and maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for all students. Join a community focused on supporting children's growth as leaders and advocates of social justice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree desired.
• Experience in classroom teaching at the elementary level is required.
• Knowledge of Responsive Classroom and environmental education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement classroom management strategies and promote vibrant classroom community.
• Employ a blend of direct instruction and collaborative approaches to address diverse learning styles.
• Create and maintain strong relationships with parents in the school community.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Responsive Classroom Techniques

Organizational Skills

Environmental Education Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree desired

Job description

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Elementary School Art Teacher (LIC)

Elementary School Art Teacher (LIC)

Mission Statement: The Growing Up Green Charter School (GUGCS) supports children to be conscious, contributing members of their community through a rigorous, anti-racist, anti-bias, curriculum and engaging green culture. Graduates of GUGCS will be prepared to attend high-performing schools where their interdisciplinary academic foundation, knowledge of sustainability, and strong sense of self sets them apart as leaders and social justice advocates of the future.

School Culture: GUGCS teaches students our school culture through our core values: Social Justice, Collaboration, Courage, and Kindness. Students are taught the core values through assemblies, class meetings, and various lessons.

Responsibilities

• Implement Responsive Classroom management strategies to promote classroom community and to value each student as vital part of the class
• Employ a blend of both direct instruction and collaborative, constructivist approaches to meet the needs of all learners
• Adhere to the GUGCS Pacing Calendar and Scope and Sequence
• Employ approaches that address multiples type of learners (visual, sensory, kinesthetic, audio)
• Emphasize that all students are capable and should be treated with high expectations, both behaviorally and academically
• Value and promote peaceful conflict resolution and creative and authentic problem solving
• Uphold school-wide policy of logical consequences
• Create and maintain strong parent relationships in our school community
• Lead a daily morning meeting
• Attend weekly grade team meetings
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Attend professional development workshops
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong commitment to Growing Up Green Charter School's mission and green theme
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers
• Knowledge of Responsive Classroom and/or Developmental Designs
• Experience in environmental education a plus
• Ability in integrating technology into teaching
• Excellent organizational skills
• Starting salary is $61,070. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience as lead teacher in a K-12 setting and levels of attained education
  
  

Education

• Master's degree desired, Bachelor degree required
• Classroom teaching experience in the elementary school grades is required
  
  

Required Certificates & Licenses

• NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance
• NY Teaching Certification

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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