Teacher of Art ( Photography)

South Orange; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

State pension

Paid sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Applitrack seeks an experienced high school Art Teacher to deliver visual art instruction to grades 9–12 in New Jersey. Candidates must hold the New Jersey Teacher of Art Certificate and have familiarity with AP Art History, darkroom work, and Photoshop/Lightroom for digital and print workflows.

The role emphasizes instructional leadership, collaboration with staff, and ongoing professional development, with salary range and benefits described in the posting.

Qualifications

• NJ Art teacher cert required and eligibility.
• Experience with AP Art History and high-level courses.
• Proficiency with Black & White darkrooms and film/digital cameras.
• Proficient in Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Ability to print with pigment inkjet printers and color profiles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal status.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Art instruction

AP Art History

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Background check

Education

New Jersey Teacher of Art Certificate

Tools

Photoshop

Lightroom

Darkroom

Job description

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

QUALIFICATIONS

1. New Jersey Teacher of Art Certificate required.
2. Mastery of technical skills related to operating film and digital cameras.
3. Experience teaching AP Art History and other high-level art honors courses.
4. Experience working in Black and White Darkrooms.
5. Experience working with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
6. Experience printing with pigment inkjet printers and color profiles.
7. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
8. 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

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

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

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 RELATIONSHIPSOF 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