High School Visual Arts Teacher: Portfolio & Studio Innovation

Uncommon Schools; Camden (NJ); Sur place; USD 56 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Training and development

Résumé du poste

Uncommon Schools seeks a high school Visual Arts Teacher to lead courses in drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media for students in urban New Jersey communities. You will design engaging lessons, guide portfolio development, and integrate art history and contemporary practices to foster critical thinking and artistic growth, while aligning with NJ certification eligibility requirements.

This role includes strong collaboration with grade-level teams, ongoing professional

Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social-emotional and academic development.
• An enthusiasm for working with families in the best interest of students.
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.

Responsabilités

• Teach Visual Arts content across multiple fine art mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media, with opportunities for advanced exploration and specialization.
• Design and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that build technical skills, artistic voice, and creative risk-taking.
• Design coursework that supports portfolio development and prepares students for advanced study, exhibitions, or postsecondary pathways in the arts.
• Integrate art history, cultural context, and contemporary artists into instruction to strengthen critical thinking and visual analysis skills.
• Implement curricula and learning activities aligned to academic standards and Uncommon Schools’ instructional expectations.
• Design and administer formative and summative assessments to measure student growth and mastery of artistic skills and concepts.

Connaissances

Visual Arts

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Uncommon Schools seeks a high school Visual Arts Teacher to lead courses in drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media for students in urban New Jersey communities. You will design engaging lessons, guide portfolio development, and integrate art history and contemporary practices to foster critical thinking and artistic growth, while aligning with NJ certification eligibility requirements.

This role includes strong collaboration with grade-level teams, ongoing professional