Visual Arts Teacher
Visual Arts Teacher
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Job Description
Teachers hold the primary responsibility for the implementation and development of Uncommons curriculum and the success of its students. Therefore Uncommon Schools seeks teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level and school team. We are seeking teachers for the following subject areas:
Visual Arts: we are seeking an art teacher to oversee basic intermediate and advanced art classes for teenage students. These courses would include basic drawing painting and ceramics projects that allow participants to build a portfolio of work. The curriculum should also include art history lessons and critical thinking skills.
Responsibilities
- Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; preparing lessons on art and art history in accordance with students learning objective;
- Teach knowledge and skills in art including drawing painting lettering and art history;
- Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting; and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art;
- Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media technique;
- Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
- Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;
- Participate in collaborative curriculum development gradelevel activities and schoolwide functions;
- Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior;
- Be accountable for students mastery of academic standards;
- Communicate effectively with students families and colleagues;
- Participate in an annual threeweek staff orientation and training.
Qualifications :
- Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
- Proven trackrecord of high achievement in the classroom;
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects;
- Evidence of selfmotivation and willingness to be a team player;
- Bachelors degree is required; Masters degree is preferred; and
- Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
- By the time that employment begins candidates must have received a Bachelors degree from a College or University. For teaching roles in New York and Massachusetts candidates must have also earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins. For teaching roles in New Jersey the candidates must have earned a cumulative 2.75 GPA (for candidates graduating before September 1 2016 or 3.0 (for candidates graduating on or after September 1 2016.
- Valid State Certification is helpful but not required. Belief in and alignment with Uncommons core beliefs and educational philosophy is nonnegotiable.
Additional Information :
Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health wellness and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.
Compensation
Compensation for this role is between $57000 to $89000.
Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant fulltime teaching experience education certifications and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without fulltime Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $57000.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time paid holidays and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring Winter and Summer).
- Extensive bestinclass training and development
- Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance plans pretax flexible spending (FSA) dependent care (DCFSA) and health saving accounts (HSA)
- Financial Planning
- Pension through Mass. Teachers Retirement System
- 403(b) retirement savings program
- Paid leave of absence options (parental medical disability etc.
- Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits
*A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.
At Uncommon we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students staff and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences reflective of the communities we servewith over 70 of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.
As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation please email
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
