Art Teacher (Part time) Advanced Math & Science III

United Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

United Charter High Schools in Brooklyn, NY, seeks a part-time Art Teacher for Advanced Math & Science III to design engaging, standards-aligned experiences and foster student creativity. You will build rigorous lessons, assess progress, and support diverse learners in a fast-paced charter school environment.

Ideal candidates hold NYS teaching certification (or pursuing) and demonstrate commitment to equity, relationship-building, and continuous professional growth within a collaborative team

Qualifications

• NYS teaching certification (or working toward certification).
• Commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Belief that rigorous academics and strong relationships are inseparable.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction.
• Foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving.
• Use data to inform instruction and adjust practice.
• Build classrooms that are structured, joyful, and academically demanding.

Education

NYS teaching certification (or pursuing)

Job description

Art Teacher (Part time) Advanced Math & Science III

Brooklyn, NY

United Charter High Schools is committed to academic excellence in a welcoming, safe school environment. We develop, enlighten and challenge a range of learners to critically and creatively solve problems inside their classrooms, in their communities and out in the world. Through a rigorously structured system of teaching and learning, students advance their understanding of science, math and humanities concepts and master content, knowledge and skills, while project-based experiences spark their civic imagination and appetite for advocacy leadership.

At any of our 7 charter high schools (Advanced Math and Science / Humanities) across the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, students receive personalized academic and social emotional support, have access to a range of clubs, sports teams, leadership opportunities and internships, and maintain a focus on college and career readiness.

Who We Are

United Charter High Schools (UCHS) is a high-performing network of seven public charter high schools serving approximately 2,000 students across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens.

Our schools consistently exceed state graduation benchmarks and outperform New York State averages on Regents exams while serving students from historically underserved communities.

At UCHS, we are a learning organization grounded in people, purpose, and progress. We care deeply, think critically, stay curious, communicate with purpose, and learn better together.

Our mission is to ensure that all students—regardless of academic background—graduate prepared for college, career, and a 21st-century economy.

Core Values

At UCHS, our classrooms reflect our values:

• We Care Deeply About People
• We Think Critically and Act Thoughtfully
• We Stay Curious and Embrace New Ideas
• We Learn Better When We Learn Together
• We Communicate with Purpose

Teaching at UCHS means living these values every day — with students and with colleagues.

The Opportunity

UCHS is seeking art teachers who believe deeply in students and in their own continued growth.

We are looking for educators who are reflective, intellectually curious, and committed to building classrooms where rigor and relationships go hand in hand.

Our Art teachers design meaningful learning experiences, hold high expectations, and continuously refine their practice to ensure every student succeeds.

• Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction
• Foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving
• Use data to inform instruction and adjust practice
• Build classrooms that are structured, joyful, and academically demanding

Student Support & Relationships

• Build authentic relationships with students and families
• Create inclusive learning environments where all students feel seen and valued
• Support students’ academic and personal growth
• Engage in ongoing reflection and feedback cycles
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instruction
• Participate fully in professional learning and team planning
• Contribute to a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement
• Reflective — you seek feedback, analyze your impact, and continuously refine your craft.
• A learner — you approach teaching with curiosity and humility.
• Deeply student-centered — you genuinely care about students’ success and well-being.
• Willing to try new ideas — you innovate thoughtfully and take calculated risks to improve learning.
• Collaborative — you believe we learn better when we learn together.
• Resilient and solutions-oriented — you stay grounded in purpose, even when challenges arise.

Qualifications

• NYS teaching certification (or working toward certification)
• Commitment to equitable outcomes for all students
• Belief that rigorous academics and strong relationships are inseparable
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• FSA/HSA
• Ongoing coaching and professional development

UCHS is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diverse communities we serve and from those historically underrepresented in education.

A career at United Charter High Schools is a commitment to academic excellence.