Middle School Visual Arts Teacher

SPECIFIC 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, grade-level activities, and school-wide 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 three-week staff orientation and training.

Qualifications
Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom;
Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom;
Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects;
Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player;
Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s 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 Bachelor's 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 Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.