High School Visual Arts Teacher — Portfolio & Art History

Uncommon Schools; Riverside Township (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Training and development

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave options

Mental health and wellness support

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is seeking a high school Visual Arts Teacher to lead courses across drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media for urban students. You will design engaging lessons, foster artistic voice, and align instruction to standards while guiding portfolio development for future study and exhibitions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with grade-level teams, family engagement, and ongoing professional growth through coaching and reflection within a supportive school community

Qualifications

• Commitment to social-emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for working with families in students' best interests.
• Willingness to solicit and implement feedback to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach Visual Arts across multiple fine art mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media.
• Design developmentally appropriate lessons to build skills and artistic voice.
• Develop portfolios and prep students for advanced study, exhibitions, or pathways.

Skills

Student development

Family engagement

Self-directed learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ certification eligibility

Job description

Uncommon Schools is seeking a high school Visual Arts Teacher to lead courses across drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media for urban students. You will design engaging lessons, foster artistic voice, and align instruction to standards while guiding portfolio development for future study and exhibitions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with grade-level teams, family engagement, and ongoing professional growth through coaching and reflection within a supportive school community