Teacher of Art ( Photography)

South Orange - Maplewood Public Schools; Maplewood (NJ); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 118.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, and dental insurance

Participation in the NJ state pension

Paid sick and personal days

Tuition reimbursement for continuing教育

Life insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Columbia High School seeks a Teacher of Art (Photography) to educate students in grades 9–12, integrating film and digital photography, darkroom techniques, and printing workflows.

The role emphasizes AP Art History exposure, collaboration with arts and other departments, and leveraging Photoshop/Lightroom to build image-making skills across the curriculum.

Formación

• New Jersey Instructional Certificate or eligibility.
• Familiarity with technology as instructional tool.
• Demonstrated knowledge in subject area.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and U.S. citizenship or legal status.

Responsabilidades

• Implements instruction to meet individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals and objectives.
• Uses instruction and materials appropriate for meeting objectives.
• Assesses student performance and provides progress reports.
• Identifies students needing additional support services.
• Communicates with colleagues, students and parents.
• Maintains high expectations for student performance and behavior.
• Engages in professional development to enhance practices.
• Participates in building and district meetings.
• Uses technology for communication purposes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

AP Art History experience

Art instruction technology

Photography darkroom experience

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Color inkjet printing

Educación

New Jersey Teacher of Art Certificate

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Master's + 30 Credits

Doctorate

Herramientas

Photoshop

Lightroom

Descripción del empleo

Position Type

High School Teaching/Art

Date Posted

10/1/2026

Location

Columbia High School

Date Available

01/04/2027

Closing Date

Until Filled

Teacher of Art (Photography)

1.0 FTE - COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL

AVAILABLE JANUARY 2027

The Position

The primary goal of the position is to teach visual art to students, grades 9-12

QUALIFICATIONS

• New Jersey Teacher of Art Certificate required.
• Mastery of technical skills related to operating film and digital cameras.
• Experience teaching AP Art History and other high-level art honors courses.
• Experience working in Black and White Darkrooms.
• Experience working with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Experience printing with pigment inkjet printers and color profiles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status

Starting Salary Range:

• Bachelor's Degree: $70,000 - 100,315
• Master's Degree: $77,450 - $109,865
• Master's + 30 Credits: $81,565 - $115,450
• Doctorate: $84,565 - $118,450

Key Highlights

• Clear progression based on experience and educational attainment
• Substantial salary increases for advanced degrees
• Top-tier salaries reaching six figures for experienced educators

Benefits:

• Medical, and dental insurance
• Participation in the NJ state pension system
• Paid sick and personal days
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Life insurance

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

TEACHER

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. New Jersey Instructional Certificate or eligibility.
2. Teaching experience preferred, but not required.
3. Demonstrated knowledge in subject area.
4. Familiarity with use of technology as instructional tool.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Required criminal history background check
7. Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status.

REPORTS TO

Principal

JOB GOAL(S)

To provide instructional leadership in the classroom in accordance with the course of study approved by the Board of Education approved curriculum.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Implements instruction to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
2. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
3. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives.
4. Employs instructional methods and available materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
5. Assesses the performance of students on a continuing basis and provides progress reports as required.
6. Identifies students who require additional support services.
7. Communicates with colleagues, students, and parents.
8. Maintains high expectations for student performance and behavior.
9. Engages in professional development activities, which enhances instructional practices.
10. Participates in appropriate building and district meetings.
11. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
12. Uses technology for communication purposes.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS OF THE POSITION

To maintain effective relationships with teachers, students, parents, administrators and appropriate community groups.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10 Months Salary as per SOMEA Agreement