Art Teacher - Mt Carmel Guild Academy

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Mount Carmel Guild Academy in West Orange, NJ, seeks a creative and compassionate Teacher of Art to provide engaging art instruction to students in grades Pre-K-12 within a private special education setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and New Jersey Dept. of Education Teacher of Art certification, with zero to one year of teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• New Jersey Department of Education Teacher of Art certification required.
• Zero to one year of teaching experience required.
• Experience working with students with special needs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate art lessons.
• Demonstrate artistic methods and techniques.
• Support students' creativity and self-expression.
• Develop activities to strengthen fine and gross motor skills.
• Contribute information to students' IEPs.
• Maintain records and inventory of art supplies.
• Use the school-wide behavior management system consistently.
• Communicate with students, families, and school staff.
• Provide classroom coverage when needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Art instruction

Creativity

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Teacher of Art

Mount Carmel Guild Academy | West Orange, NJ

Full-Time

Salary: $55,000-$65,000 annually

Mount Carmel Guild Academy is seeking a creative and compassionate Teacher of Art to provide engaging art instruction to students in grades Pre-K-12 within a private special education school setting. The Teacher of Art will introduce students to artistic techniques such as painting, sketching, design, and sculpture while encouraging creativity, self-expression, and the development of fine and gross motor skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate art lessons and activities
• Demonstrate artistic methods, techniques, and procedures
• Support students' creativity, confidence, and self-expression
• Develop activities that strengthen fine and gross motor skills
• Contribute appropriate information to students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Maintain accurate records and inventory of art supplies
• Use the school-wide behavior management system to address student needs consistently
• Communicate effectively with students, families, child study teams, and school staff
• Provide classroom coverage when needed
• Perform other duties assigned by the Principal

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Valid New Jersey Department of Education Teacher of Art certification required
• Zero to one year of teaching experience required
• Experience working with students with special needs is a plus

About Mount Carmel Guild Academy

Mount Carmel Guild Academy is a private, out-of-district special education school serving students in grades Pre-K-12. The Academy is operated by Mount Carmel Guild Schools Corporation and is located in West Orange, New Jersey.

Agency Mission

In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.

Benefits

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Employees may also be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.

Current Employees

Current employees must complete an Agency Internal Job Application Form, available in HR's public folders in Outlook, and email the completed form to the agency address listed on the application.

Learn more and apply at www.ccannj.com.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, or military or veteran status.