Art Teacher - Williamsbridge - Success Academy Charter Schools, Inc.

Description

Job Title: Art Teacher

We are a high-performing, whole-child-focused charter school seeking talented and invested Art Teachers with a robust background in Visual Arts to join our community.

As an Art Teacher at Success Academy Charter Schools, you will play a vital role in fostering a love for art, exploring the creative process, and highlighting your scholars' artistic talents.

About Our School:

Success Academy Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build a safe and joyful classroom culture in which scholars develop a love for art;

• Engage students in the creative process and foster their talents, while deepening their knowledge and understanding of art, design, and art history;

• Collaborate with Art Teachers across the network to build a premier art program, while cultivating a school environment that prioritizes aesthetics and makes learning visible to the community;

• Build a culture of self-expression, and utilize the inquiry-based teaching and learning approach as a way to press scholars' critical and conceptual thinking about art;

• Engage in multiple Professional Developments to benefit from targeted, in-the-moment feedback on instruction, accelerating learning and growth with unparalleled support.

Requirements:

• Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Visual, Fine, or Studio Arts (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, and Ceramics) or Art Education;

• Outstanding record of academic achievement;

• Art or art education portfolio that showcases skill-set, and demonstrates passion for art and learning;

• Experience with holistic exposures to art and art history;

• Able to set ambitious goals for yourself and set high expectations for your Scholars;

• Embracing collaboration;

What We Offer:

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, a full benefits program, and opportunities for professional growth. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and team at our Working Here page.