Teacher of Art – Photography Position Available In Bergen, New Jersey

Teacher of Art

• Photography
  Employer
  Paramus Public Schools
  Location
  Paramus, NJ, US
  Salary
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  Paramus Public Schools
  Location
  Paramus, NJ, US
  Salary
  Competitive categories Employer
  Paramus Public Schools
  Location
  Paramus, NJ, US
  Salary
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Position Type:

High School Teaching/Art Date Posted:

6/19/2025

Location:

Paramus High School Date Available:

08/27/2025

Closing Date:

07/24/2025

Position:

Teacher of Art

• Photography
  Paramus High School
  Effective Date(s): 2025-2026 school year

Employment Terms:

Tenure Track position
Full-time; Eligible for health insurance benefits
Position is associated with the terms and conditions of the negotiated Agreement between the Educational Association of Paramus (EAP) and the Board of Education.

Reports To:

Principal, Vice Principal, and Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts
Job Goal(s): The Art Teacher will be responsible for sourcing art supplies, preparing lessons, and providing developmentally appropriate instruction on art techniques, ensuring all learners interact in a supportive and respectful manner. The Art Teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; and support the discovery and development of talents of students in the field of art.

Job Goals:

Builds a school and classroom culture in which students love and appreciate art demonstrated through hands-on expressive projects;
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established NJSLS and district curriculum goals;
Engages students in the creative process and cultivates their talents while deepening students’ knowledge and understanding of the elements of art, principles of design, aesthetic concepts and appreciations, and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art;
Knows and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art. Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing and multi-media techniques;
Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepare progress reports. Implements a variety of teaching and assessment techniques (including formative and summative) to ensure student achievement and engagement;
Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment;
Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection;
Collaborates regularly with the Pre-k-Grade 12 Visual Art professional learning community to promote cohesiveness and unity within the art department.
Plan, organize, facilitate, and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community including student art shows, art competitions, and local art opportunities such as Youth Art Month and arts festivals;
Communicate with parents and school counselors on pupil progress;
Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs, such as after school art club;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Administration.

Qualifications:

New Jersey Teacher of Art, K-12 certification.
Proficient in Google Classroom
Active participation in curriculum development and PLC work.

Knowledge Required:

Traditional Photography and working darkroom knowledge, and black and white photography
Digital Photography

Digital Illustration and Animation Salary:

Placement on the Education Association of Paramus (EAP) Salary Guide

Application:

Qualified individuals interested in this position are invited to apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/paramus/onlineapp/default.aspx

Requirements:

1.New Jersey resident or willingness to relocate
2. Controlled substance testing and successful completion of criminal history background check are required of all applicants offered employment.

Evaluation:

Performance of this will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement between the Board of Education and the Education Association of Paramus.
Job description is available for review on the district website, www.paramus.k12.nj.us, under Departments

• Human Resources & Employment
• Job Descriptions
• Certificated Personnel
• Teacher
  AA/EOE