Visual Arts Teacher — Inspire Urban Students

Uncommon Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Training & development

Health, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in New York seeks a Middle School Visual Arts teacher to implement curriculum and innovate instruction to help students meet high academic standards.

You will teach drawing, painting, lettering, and art history, design and assess student progress, and collaborate with grade-level teams to align lessons across the school. A passion for urban education and a commitment to equity are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred.
• By employment start, candidates must have earned a Bachelor's degree from a College or University.
• For teaching roles in New York and Massachusetts, candidates must have GPA ≥ 2.5 by start of employment.
• For teaching roles in New Jersey, GPA thresholds are 2.75 (before Sept 1, 2016) or 3.0 (on/after Sept 1, 2016).
• Valid State Certification is helpful but not required.
• Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; prepare lessons on art and art history.
• Teach drawing, painting, lettering, and art history.
• Demonstrate techniques in drawing and painting; apply elements of design.
• Design and implement assessments to measure progress toward standards.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instruction.

Skills

Student achievement

Team player

Subject mastery

Motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Uncommon Schools in New York seeks a Middle School Visual Arts teacher to implement curriculum and innovate instruction to help students meet high academic standards.

You will teach drawing, painting, lettering, and art history, design and assess student progress, and collaborate with grade-level teams to align lessons across the school. A passion for urban education and a commitment to equity are essential.