Art Teacher - Special Education (Pre-K-12)

Ccannj; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Carmel Guild Academy in West Orange, NJ seeks a Teacher of Art to provide engaging instruction to students in a private special education setting. You will teach Pre-K–12 with emphasis on painting, sketching, design, and sculpture, fostering creativity, self-expression, and motor development.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and New Jersey Art certification, with 0–1 year of teaching experience. Collaboration with IEPs and school staff is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Special needs experience

Creativity

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

New Jersey Department of Education Teacher of Art certification

Job description

Mount Carmel Guild Academy in West Orange, NJ seeks a Teacher of Art to provide engaging instruction to students in a private special education setting. You will teach Pre-K–12 with emphasis on painting, sketching, design, and sculpture, fostering creativity, self-expression, and motor development.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and New Jersey Art certification, with 0–1 year of teaching experience. Collaboration with IEPs and school staff is essential.