Art Teacher Position Available In Bronx, New York

Art Teacher Access Bronx Charter School (ABC) Bronx, NY Job Details Full-time $70,000 – $80,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Middle school teaching Bachelor of Fine Arts Teaching Certification Mid-level Master’s degree Arts instruction experience (1-2 years) Bachelor’s degree Classroom experience Classroom experience (1-2 years) Fine Arts Arts instruction 2 years Communication skills Teaching Full Job Description Overview The Art Teacher at Access Bronx Charter is a valued member of the school community as a member of the Enrichment Team.

Instructional Skills :

Create rigorous lessons and units of study that promote critical thinking through a creative and artistic lens; maximize learning time through effective classroom management; use varied instructional techniques and apply developmentally appropriate strategies.

Community Oriented :

Constantly seek out resources and strategies to meet student needs; communicate and collaborate effectively with all members of the community and fully strive to achieve the ABC mission. Responsibilities Design and execute an age appropriate, sequentially developed, standards based, culturally responsive visual arts curriculum for grades six-eight. Introduce and expand student knowledge of elements of design and principles of art. Develop and/or utilize rubrics to assess and record students’ learning and growth. Demonstrate and instruct students in different approaches to drawing, painting, sculpting as well as other forms of modern, digital or mixed media. Organize arts materials and create systems to ensure proper use and care of arts materials by students. Prepare students to present and display completed works at least twice per year. Partner with community and cultural organizations in order to help students interact with professionals in the field, make real world connections and increase awareness of careers in visual arts. Maintain school structures by enforcing school and class rules. Make meaningful connections through dance to academic content when content naturally aligns. Differentiate instruction for students with special needs Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom. Create and maintain strong relationships with students and families Actively participate in team meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual summer institute. Accept ultimate responsibility for the progress of his or her students, and work to actively overcome setback. Presents as a consummate professional in regards to punctuality, attendance, and integrity. Actively seeks out feedback from leadership and colleagues and uses it to improve performance. Perform any other duties as may be required by administration. Major Performance Expectations Facilitate the creation of an art scope and sequence by grade while thinking about the overall required accomplishments by eight grade Observe and evaluate students’ work to determine students’ progress or to make suggestions for improvement Design and execute an age appropriate, sequentially developed, standards based, culturally responsive visual arts curriculum for grades fifth through eighth grades. Introduce and expand student knowledge of elements of design and principles of art. Develop and/or utilize rubrics to assess and record students’ learning and growth. Demonstrate and instruct students in different approaches to drawing, painting, sculpting as well as other forms of modern, digital or mixed media. Organize arts materials and create systems to ensure proper use and care of arts materials by students. Display student work throughout the building, and create an inviting, print-rich environment Partner with community and cultural organizations in order to help students interact with professionals in the field, make real world connections and increase awareness of careers in visual arts. Differentiate instruction for students with special needs. Create and maintain strong relationships with students and families. Actively participate in team meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual summer institute. Accept ultimate responsibility for the progress of his or her students, and work to actively overcome setback. Presents as a consummate professional in regards to punctuality, attendance, and integrity. Actively seeks out feedback from leadership and colleagues and uses it to improve performance. Perform any other duties as may be required by administration. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Media Arts, Art Education or related degree. Master’s degree in related field and NYS Teaching certification preferred. At least two years of successful teaching experience in an urban setting with a proven track record of extraordinary student outcomes. The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills. Relentless drive to set and achieve ambitious goals. Strong collaboration and teamwork skills. Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Education:

Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

Visual Arts:

2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

NYS Teaching/Visual Art Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person