Art Teacher

In addition to the duties set forth below the Employee agrees that s/he will perform all the other duties that are assigned by his/her supervisors the schools Principal and the Principals designees and/or the Board of Trustees including but not limited to:

• Taking all steps required by the School to ensure that the Employee becomes highly qualified and certified which includes holding a bachelors degree full-state certification or licensure and otherwise authorized to teach in a public school in the state of employment (charter rights should be included);
• Being present and engaged from 7:00AM- 5:00PM Monday through Friday each week of the school year;
• Providing appropriate supervision of students during class breaks meals and transitions to maintain an optimal work environment and to ensure students safety and well-being;
• Attending and participating in events outside of normal school hours as needed (e.g. family nights student performances field trips report card nights Teacher - Parent Conferences June and August Family Saturday Orientations etc.).
• Researches designs and/or documents standards and curricula for art for students in grades K-4/5-8.
• Ensures a coherent and enriching art experience for students.
• Teaches Art to all students in the school Monday-Thursday each week of the school year.
• Teachers after school enrichment two days per week if included in the schools programmatic offerings.   
• Designs supervises and implements all aspects of the Art program including coordinating with outside providers and vendors maintaining records participating in required trainings and certification processes etc.
• Assists in the purchase and maintenance of the schools Art equipment.
• Provides during summer training an orientation to all staff on the schools art program including transitions standards appropriate singing integration Friday plays winter holiday celebration(s) arts as a student motivator arts as an avenue to increase parent involvement and collaboration and team projects.
• Assists the Director of Operations/Dean of Students in coordinating the schools annual winter holiday celebration(s) weekly Community Meetings and Stepping Up celebration(s).
• If requested teaching at least 1 section of Reading each Monday-Friday each week of the school year;
• Provides instruction in the schools core reading program (Reading Mastery) and in other subjects as needed;
• Works with classroom teachers to ensure the integration of academic instruction into Art instruction particularly Core Knowledge social studies and science curricula.
• Participates in the collaborative curriculum development process.
• Communicates effectively with students families and colleagues.
• Engages families in their childrens education including involving families in periodic student Art concerts.
• Participates actively in department meetings faculty meetings and other meetings.
• Meets the schools Standards for Excellence in Art Instruction and Standards for Excellence in Instruction
• Consistently demonstrates alignment with the schools core values and educational philosophy.
• Leads by example on how to hold oneself accountable first for student mastery of academic standards
• Manages the department folder on the school server and ensures that curricular materials are well-organized and easily accessible for both current and future teachers.
• Meets with the Principal to review results and plan future actions.
• Completes all necessary school-wide duties for the successful and orderly functioning of the school.

Qualifications :

• A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools
• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students social emotional and academic development
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
• Required Experience:
  • A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
  • Prior to the start of employment you must have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Certification is not required to be hired at Uncommon but you do need to meet NY state certification eligibility requirements. To meet these requirements you must enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during your employment with us if you do not have a degree in education. Uncommon Schools teachers are required to become certified in the state of New York within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

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 $50000 to $64700. 

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant full-time teaching experience education certifications and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $50000. 

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time paid holidays and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring Winter and Summer). 
• Extensive best-in-class training and development  
• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance plans pre-tax flexible spending (FSA) dependent care (DCFSA) and health saving accounts (HSA)
• Financial Planning
  • 403(b) retirement savings program employer match
• 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 serve---with 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