Middle School Art Teacher

Job Description

REACH Academy Charter School is seeking a passionate and dedicatedMiddle School Art Teacherto inspire and cultivate creativity in our students. The ideal candidate will foster a love for artistic expression while building students skills in various visual art techniques. This role includes developing students aesthetic appreciation and guiding them to discover their artistic talents in alignment with the New York State Art Education Standards.

Required Knowledge and Skills for Open Positions at REACH

• Strong leadership ability;
• Fluent in reading writing and speaking in English;
  Excellent verbal and written skills as well as outstanding interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work well with scholars and colleagues; willingness to be an active enthusiastic member of the REACH community;
• Commitment to equity and inclusion;
• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs;
• Ability to be flexible open and willing to implement new ideas in the classroom
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities projects and task;
• Commitment to work collaboratively and contribute to a team;
• Seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems;
• Excellent attendance and punctuality;
• A clear understanding of and appreciation for the goals and criteria of REACH Academy Charter School;
• Follow and teach the standards following the New York State Art Education Standards;
• Have a passion for Urban Education;
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engaging instruction in visual arts including drawing painting design lettering and art history.
• Teach students to use a variety of media (e.g. graphite charcoal watercolor acrylics oil paint) safely and effectively.
• Foster students creative thinking technical skills and ability to evaluate and critique art.
• Develop lesson plans that reflect differentiated instruction to accommodate varied learning styles and abilities.
• Maintain an organized and safe classroom environment including proper storage and care of art supplies and equipment.
• Evaluate and track student progress in artistic skill creativity and appreciation.
• Organize and hold student art exhibitions for the school parents and local community.
• Maintain accurate records of student achievement and submit progress reports in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support school-wide programs and participate in curriculum development initiatives.
• Communicate regularly with families and school counselors regarding student performance and development.
• Support extracurricular programs such as after-school art clubs or enrichment activities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and in-service training to maintain instructional excellence.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education:
• Bachelors degree in Art Education or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
• ValidNew York State Teaching Certificationin Art Education preferred (or eligible for reciprocity).
• Preferred Experience:
• Proven track record of high achievement in the classroom.
• Prior teaching experience in urban education settings is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity inclusion and the mission of charter education.
• Skills and Attributes:
• Strong leadership and classroom management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Passion for arts education and fostering student creativity.
• Flexibility adaptability and openness to continuous improvement.
• Commitment to high ethical and professional standards.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities effectively.

Compensation

REACH Academy Charter School offers a competitive salary based on a step scale that reflects prior years of experience and certification level. Entry-level salary for certified first-year teachers begins at$45000.

REACH Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications merit and school needs without regard to race color age disability national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status ancestry genetic information citizenship veteran status or any other status protected by law.