Art Teacher (K-5)

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NJ Pension Program

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks a skilled K-5 visual art educator to foster an inclusive, student-centered environment designed to cultivate foundational artistic literacy and expression through critical thinking and exploration.

The position requires NJ Art certification with the ability to travel between two buildings; duties include delivering engaging art instruction and supporting diverse learners. Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance and NJ Pension.

Qualifications

• NJ Art certification required to teach K-5 art.
• Ability to teach across grades K-5 and engage diverse learners.
• Willingness to travel between two school buildings.
• Knowledge of 2020 Visual and Performing Arts Standards.
• Familiarity with Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching is a plus.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Skills

K-5 instruction

Student engagement

VAPA standards

Danielson framework

Bilingual (plus)

Education

New Jersey Art Certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard)

Job description

Teacher of Art (K-5)

We are seeking a skilled K-5 visual art educator to foster an inclusive, engaging, student-centered environment designed to cultivate foundational artistic literacy and expression through critical thinking and exploration.

Position Type: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION/Art

Date Posted: 9/17/2026

Location: Elementary

Closing Date: 10/04/2026

Requirements

• New Jersey Instructional Certification Teacher of Art (CE, CEAS, Provisional, or Standard)
• Ability to instruct primary and intermediate-grade students (K-5)
• Willingness to work with students at all levels
• Ability to travel between two buildings
• Knowledge of 2020 Visual and Performing Arts Standards
• Knowledge of Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching (a plus)
• Bilingual (a plus)

Preferred Qualifications

• Intentional integration of Universal Design for Learning principles and culturally responsive practices into instruction.
• Effective classroom management strategies tailored to an active, participatory environment.
• Skill in utilizing varied media and tools to support and engage diverse learners.
• Capacity to successfully coordinate community exhibits.
• Ability to manage instructional schedules and professional responsibilities seamlessly across multiple assigned school buildings while adapting to distinct campus cultures.
• Flexibility, organization, and resourcefulness necessary to maintain high instructional momentum when pushing into general education classrooms with a mobile setup.
• Basic to fluent Spanish capability is a plus.

Effective: 2026- 2027 School Year

Salary

• As per salary guide based on experience and earned degree level
• Minimum $67,958 - maximum $99,181

Benefits

In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package: including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off. Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program.

AA/EEO

*In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.

*Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)