High School Visual Arts Teacher & Portfolio Builder

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Wellness support

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in New Jersey seeks a high school Visual Arts teacher to lead courses across drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media. This role oversees student portfolios, balancing technical skill-building with creative expression and critical analysis.

You will collaborate with colleagues, align lessons to standards, and engage families to support student growth. The role emphasizes inclusive classrooms and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Commitment to students' social-emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for working with families in students' best interest.
• Self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach Visual Arts content across mediums (drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media).
• Design engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons building technical skills and artistic voice.
• Create portfolio-focused coursework preparing for advanced study or exhibitions.
• Integrate art history and visual literacy to strengthen critical thinking.
• Align curricula with academic standards and school expectations.
• Administer formative and summative assessments and analyze student work.

Skills

Social-emotional development

Family engagement

Feedback-driven improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ certification eligibility (GPA rules)

Job description

Uncommon Schools in New Jersey seeks a high school Visual Arts teacher to lead courses across drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media. This role oversees student portfolios, balancing technical skill-building with creative expression and critical analysis.

You will collaborate with colleagues, align lessons to standards, and engage families to support student growth. The role emphasizes inclusive classrooms and ongoing professional development.