High School Visual Arts Teacher Portfolio & Studio Practice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health, dental, and 401k

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in New Jersey seeks a High School Visual Arts Teacher to lead art courses across multiple disciplines, helping students develop a cohesive portfolio for further study. You will balance technical skill-building with creative expression and critical analysis.

You will design standards-aligned lessons, assess student growth, and collaborate with colleagues to refine curriculum while maintaining an inclusive classroom environment and high expectations for student progress.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach Visual Arts content across mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media.
• Design engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that build technical skills and artistic voice.
• Develop coursework that supports portfolio development for advanced study or exhibitions.
• Collaborate on curriculum; participate in grade-level planning and school-wide initiatives.

Skills

Art instruction

Curriculum design

Portfolio development

Assessment design

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ certification eligibility

Job description

Uncommon Schools in New Jersey seeks a High School Visual Arts Teacher to lead art courses across multiple disciplines, helping students develop a cohesive portfolio for further study. You will balance technical skill-building with creative expression and critical analysis.

You will design standards-aligned lessons, assess student growth, and collaborate with colleagues to refine curriculum while maintaining an inclusive classroom environment and high expectations for student progress.