Art Teacher SY 25-26

Camden, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
K-12 Teachers/Teacher - Art

Date Posted:
7/10/2025

Location:
Camden NJ

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Art Teacher

In our District we put students first. Our vision: all Camden students will attend a high quality school where they are valued challenged and prepared for college and careers that positively impact their community and the world. High quality schools have a great teacher in every classroom are housed in safe clean buildings equipped to meet the needs of 21st century learners with the support of an efficient and effective Central Office. All this is possible only with the right team members in place working together with partners and the community to provide all students the academic social and emotional supports needed to succeed in school and beyond. Read more here.

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Teacher Art.

Across the District our staff maintain a clear focus on ensuring that every student in the city is enrolled in an excellent school that meets his or her unique needs. The District believes in the power of high expectations and the extraordinary potential of our students.

A teacher in the Camden City School District will serve as a classroom leader who works to provide exceptional instruction that affords all students the opportunity to excel academically and meet grade level standards. The teacher will bring content-specific expertise to their instructional planning and delivery that equips students with the skills necessary to become informed successful citizens in a global economy. The teacher will collaborate closely with other staff members to ensure that all students receive outstanding support and services. Through this role the teacher will work relentlessly to increase student achievement levels by consistently setting rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students monitoring progress towards these goals through data analysis and adjusting course when teacher will work to actively build positive and beneficial relationships with parents guardians and community members in order to positively impact their students academic performance.

Requirements and Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
Valid New Jersey Instructional (Teachers) Certificate in Art
1. Art Teacher (Endorsement Code 1200)
Prior experience teaching low-income students in an urban setting (strongly preferred)
A valid drivers license with current insurance and valid vehicle registration
Required criminal history background check physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Role & Responsibilities
Major roles and responsibilities include:

Serving as a classroom leader by providing high quality differentiated instruction to students
Setting rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students and investing students in these goals
Implementing and effectively modifying instruction aligned to the districts educational goals by focusing on high standards and achievement for all students
Designing and implementing high-quality thorough lesson unit and long-term plans that equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to master daily objectives and grade level standards
Co-planning with Special Education Teachers when necessary to ensure that the academic and behavioral needs of each student are met
Continuously tracking student achievement data and using the data to inform instructional planning and delivery
Preparing leveraging and delivering constructive feedback to students aimed at improving their academic performance
Consistently implementing and enforcing rules and consequences in the classroom setting and school-wide
Providing continuous evaluation of student progress that is consistent with district established goals and policies and clearly communicating this progress to all necessary stakeholders
Maintaining monitoring and reporting students grade and attendance records
Taking personal responsibility for students mastery of academic standards
Effectively and innovatively incorporating technological resources into classroom lessons
Committing to continual professional growth that leads students to achieve the greatest learning gains
Communicating effectively with students families and colleagues in order to invest all stakeholders in the learning process
Attending and actively participating in all professional development team planning and data analysis meetings
Will be required to support projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis

The Teacher may also take on other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and/or their designee.

An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following and/or have experience with:

A commitment to the success of all Camden students specifically to raising the academic achievement of children in high-poverty communities
An unwavering commitment to ensuring all students leave school with the skills necessary to succeed in life and further education and/or training
A genuine belief that all students can achieve at high levels when they have access to high quality instruction and resources
A drive to improve the minds and characters of students inside and outside of school
A desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities to learn
A demonstrated ability to use data to inform instruction
Exemplary oral and written communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills
Preferred experience implementing co-teaching models
Exceptional classroom management skills
An ability to critically assess challenges and identify effective instructional or behavioral solutions that support the success of each individual student
An ability to successfully differentiate instruction in order to meet the needs of all students including those who are classified as Special Education or English Language Learners
Evidence of self-motivation
An ability to thrive in a fast-paced ambiguous environment
A willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education
An ability to demonstrate the qualities of flexibility and grit through past experiences

Core Values
We are seeking individuals who will exemplify the districts core values:

Respect and Humility: We serve our community by recognizing the strengths experiences and perspectives of others. We humbly recognize our own limitations and incorporate lessons we gain from our reflective practice.
Evidence-based: We use evidence to inform decisions and to ensure that we are accountable to our students and families.
Communication & Collaboration: We communicate openly and work collaboratively recognizing that getting to the best possible decisions requires input from others. Honest communications build trust and establish a community that assumes best intentions.
Solutions-oriented: With respect for the complexity of this work and the history that precedes us we focus on persistence resourcefulness and inclusiveness to drive toward solutions.

Additional Information

Reports To: Principal or a designee appointed by the Principal
Evaluated By: Principal or a designee appointed by the Principal
Salary Range: Teachers Salary Guide
Employment Period: Ten-month tenureable position
Union Affiliation: Camden Education Associate (CEA)

THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Benefits

Full medical dental prescription and vision coverage including spouse child and family coverage
Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (TPAF)
Optional pre-tax benefits available including flexible spending accounts for childcare healthcare and transportation

Starting Minimum Salary: $59127
Starting Maximun Salary: $94027

Position Type:K-12 Teachers/Teacher - ArtDate Posted:7/10/2025Location:Camden NJ Closing Date: Until FilledArt Teacher In our District we put students first. Our vision: all Camden students will attend a high quality school where they are valued challenged and prepared for college and careers that p...