Tech-Integrated Art Teacher for Interdisciplinary Learning

Academy Charter School; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 62,500 - 77,500; Full time

Job summary

Academy Charter School is seeking an Art Teacher to implement a rigorous, standards-based arts program across interdisciplinary connections. You will use technology to enhance instruction, engage students, and communicate with families and colleagues.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's Degree and NYS Art Teacher Certification, with urban teaching experience and a proven record of high student achievement in art history and design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• New York State Art Teacher Certification preferred.
• Urban teaching experience required with a record of high student achievement.
• Knowledge of art and design concepts, a variety of media and materials, and broad range of art history.
• Broad range of knowledge in a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, collage, design, and construction.

Responsibilities

• Use the state standards and curriculum to create a rigorous and objective-driven arts program
• Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication and ensure student engagement
• Eagerly learn new uses and applications of technology tools
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to create interdisciplinary units that teach grade level content knowledge and skills through the arts
• Promote students self-expression and exploration while deepening their knowledge and understanding of art, design and art history
• Incorporate art history in ways that are engaging and meaningful to students and objectives
• Measure student achievement and progress towards learning objectives using the school’s formative and summative assessment tools
• Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goal
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and administrators
• Establish, involve, and assist students in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of portfolios

Skills

Urban teaching

Student assessment

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

New York State Art Teacher Certification

Job description

Academy Charter School is seeking an Art Teacher to implement a rigorous, standards-based arts program across interdisciplinary connections. You will use technology to enhance instruction, engage students, and communicate with families and colleagues.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's Degree and NYS Art Teacher Certification, with urban teaching experience and a proven record of high student achievement in art history and design.