2025-2026 Visual Arts Teacher
2025-2026 Visual Arts Teacher
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Why WHIN
WHIN Music Community Charter School is the first school of its kind! Built on the principles of El Sistema WHIN is a place where children learn grow and make music together. At WHIN we are building a nucleo a community where staff families and students work together to make a powerful shift in public education that puts learners needs first.
Our Mission:
To provide our diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction intensive music education and a positive learning environment so that every student can thrive academically and personally. We believe
- that all children deserve a high quality education with access to academic rigor music creation and a holistic approach to developing character.
- that a collaboration with families ensures the greatest success for our learners.
- that restorative justice inquirybased hands on learning and authentic learning experiences provide the most effective environments for growth success and joy.
We are looking for staff who are
- looking to grow and prosper in a collaborative work environment
- excited about working in a school and neighborhood where diversity is central
- interested in learning about being an educator
In action our mission looks like caring deeply about all aspects of our young learners potential. We make academics a priority while also ensuring students character and personal growth. With music at its core students experience working together to create something bigger than their individual skills every single day and this approach extends to our classrooms where projectbased handson learning cultivates curious creative and hardworking learners.
WHIN is currently seeking a Visual Arts teacher who is ready to help grow a unique school community where compassion kindness and curiosity drive each and every day.
Specifically the teacher is responsible for:
- Develop and implement a rigorous standardsaligned visual arts curriculum that nurtures students artistic abilities and appreciation for various art forms.
- Create engaging studentcentered lessons that emphasize creativity technique and critical thinking.
- Integrate arts education with core academic subjects collaborating with classroom teachers to enhance interdisciplinary learning.
- Provide students with exposure to diverse artistic traditions cultures and historical contexts.
- Organize and display student artwork throughout the school and in community exhibitions.
- Maintain an organized and wellstocked art classroom that supports student exploration and learning.
- Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Foster a safe respectful and inclusive classroom environment that encourages risktaking and selfexpression.
- Communicate with families about student progress and engage them in their childs artistic development.
- Participate in professional development and contribute to the schools collaborative learning culture.
Qualifications for the teacher are:
- Bachelors degree in Visual Arts Art Education or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
- Valid New York State Teaching Certification in Art Education (or eligibility to obtain certification).
- Experience teaching visual arts to elementary and/or middle school students in an urban school setting is preferred.
- Strong classroom management skills and a commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching practices.
- Proficiency in various artistic media including painting drawing sculpture and digital art.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a vibrant school culture.
- Passion for arts integration and the role of visual arts in fostering student success.
- An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
- Proven commitment and success working with students and families
- The ability to thrive in a startup environment
- The ability to excel in a fastpaced dynamic and exciting school
- A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues
Advanced proficiency in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Teaching experience and/or certifications
- Project Based Learning and Inquiry Based Learning
- Responsive Classroom Love & Logic Student Management and Restorative Justice models
Compensation and Benefits: Compensation & Benefits
WHIN offers a competitive salary determined through an equityfocused approach that considers an individuals skills education and relevant experience. Our teacher pay scale is available for viewing here.
As a fulltime employee at WHIN you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and life insurance. Additionally we offer a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match and paid family leave.
EEO Policy: WHIN Music Community Charter School is an equal rights and opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability age religion ancestry marital status or any other legally protected classification in its activities educational programs or employment practices as required by Title VI IX and Section 504.Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
