Visual Arts Instructor for Elementary School

Children's Aid College Prep Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School in New York seeks a Visual Arts Instructor to foster creative expression and skills in art, aligning with school guidelines.

You will design lessons, assess progress, and collaborate with families and life coaches to support students with diverse abilities. The role emphasizes maintaining accurate records and contributing to curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Instruct pupils in art and design.
• Prepare lesson plans aligned with guidelines.
• Observe and evaluate student work to guide progress.
• Communicate with families and life coach as needed.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program growth.

Responsibilities

• Instruct pupils in art, such as painting, sketching, designing, and sculpturing.
• Prepare lesson plans and establish course goals.
• Observe and evaluate student work to determine progress.
• Confer with student, parent, and life coach to resolve student problems.
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Ensure that student records and documentation are accurate, timely, and meaningful.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Administration.

Skills

Art instruction

Curriculum planning

Student assessment

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Mission:

Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School is a community school whose mission is to prepare elementary school students for success in middle school, high school, college and life by providing them with a rigorous instructional experience; addressing their physical, emotional and social needs; fostering a sense of pride and hope; and serving as a safe and engaging community hub.

Position:

Children’s Aid College Prep seeks a Visual Arts Instructor to develop an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruct pupils in art, such as painting, sketching, designing, and sculpturing
• Know and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art
• Prepare lesson plans and establishes course goals
• Selects books and art supplies for courses
• Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment
• Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities
• Observe and evaluate student work to determine student progress or to make suggestions for improvement
• Confers with student, parent, and life coach to resolve student problems
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs
• Ensure that student records and documentation are accurate, timely, and meaningful
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Administration
• Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Administration

Qualifications:

• Belief in accountability and that all children can achieve at high levels;
• Belief in and alignment with Children’s Aid College Prep’s mission, core values and approach;
• Commitment to the continuous assessment of students’ academic, social and behavioral progress in order to effectively plan and tailor instruction and other enrichments and interventions;
• Ability to support a positive and nurturing school culture and climate through effective classroom management skills as indicated by the ability to create a respectful, results-driven and focused learning environment;
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player with emotional and social intelligence;
• Strong work ethic that accommodates high levels of responsibility, prioritization and organizational skills and abilities to work autonomously as well as collaboratively with various teams;
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred; and
• Minimum of two years teaching experience (urban public school or charter school setting preferred).