Post: Elementary School Art Teacher

Location 

US-NY-New York

Category 

Specials Teacher

Start Date 

Ongoing

Position Type 

Regular Full-Time

Additional Start Date 

-

Overview: 

 

Join our movement
At Success Academy, we make history every single day. Our schools rank in the top 1% in math and top 7% in reading among all New York schools. 100% of all scholars passed the 2013 science exam with 99% earning the highest possible rating. We provide an exploration driven curriculum for grades K-8, focused on the whole child. Chess, art, and other specialized subjects bring excitement to the school day and foster a lifelong love of learning. Our communities are calling for more, and we are meeting this urgent demand with rapid expansion.

Are you ready to join this movement and make an indelible mark on education reform across New York City?

We are seeking an Elementary School Art Teacher who is both creative and extremely knowledgeable, while taking a “Beyond Z” approach to delivering rigorous, engaging, and high quality art and design instruction. At Success Academy, you are not a “classroom” teacher, you are a school teacher, and are held accountable for the results and progress of our scholars as a whole, beyond your classroom. 

Responsibilities:

Our Elementary School Art Teacher will…

• Be a part of a highly motivated team committed to education reform, parent choice, and the building of exemplary schools.
• Possess knowledge of art and design concepts, a variety of media and materials, and broad range of art history.
• Implement a dynamic and rigorous approach to art and design education.
• Promote scholars’ self-expression and exploration while deepening their knowledge and understanding of art, design and art history.
• Successfully use a backwards design model in creating curriculum with clear objectives and goals directly related to end of year benchmarks.
• Utilize discourse and critique to press scholars critical thinking about art and their practice.
• Collaborate with Art Teachers across the network to build and continuously improve upon a superb art and design program.
• Receive and implement ongoing feedback from an outstanding leadership team and faculty.
• Teach in studios filled with resources, materials, and technology.
• Join a ground-breaking faculty of teachers who regularly collaborate on a team and with leadership.

Qualifications:

Our ideal Elementary School Art Teacher will have:

• At least 2 years of full-time classroom experience.
• Prior experience in establishing creative environments whereby art and design is explored, discovered, and analyzed both in and out of the classroom.
• A demonstrated track record of propelling students’ mastery of art and design.
• A Master's Degree and teaching certification in the content area are preferred (Bachelor’s Degree is required). 
  • The drive to ensure that joyful, rigorous instruction is delivered to every scholar, every day.

Demonstrated competencies in the following areas are a must:

• Curriculum Design. Experience in designing and implementing curriculum using backwards design approach.
• Media and Materials. Possess broad range of knowledge in a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, collage, design, and construction.
• Art History. Regularly incorporates art history in ways that are engaging and meaningful to students and objectives.
• Assessment. Utilizes in-class assessments to shape lessons and drive instruction.
• Behavior & Classroom Management. Ability to enforce 100% engagement in a classroom of scholars at all times and utilize our network-wide behavior management strategies to set and maintain clear expectations in your art studio.
• Accountability and Data Driven. Proven record of achievement as evidenced by student work, learning, and data.
• Preparation. Ability to study Success Academy curriculum and Common Core Standards for grade level taught and do the intellectual work needed to deliver instruction at a high level. Every teacher receives at least 2 daily planning preparation periods.
• Self-Reflection. Ability to accept and implement feedback received on an ongoing basis for continuous improvement.
• Stamina. Ability to handle the intensity required to work an extended school day in a very high-performing school environment.

In addition, the following characteristics are required to be successful in this role:

• Dedication to Mission. A genuine interest in finding ways to improve public education and support our schools. 
• Deadline and Detail Driven. Ability to think critically about the details of a task at hand and backwards plan in order to meet project timelines to drive real-time progress.
• Flexibility. An individual that is not deterred by a fast-paced environment. Ability to adjust tasks and schedule to changed priorities.
• Team Player. Willingness to work with others and respond constructively to feedback. 
• Leadership. Work collaboratively with a co-teacher within our “Power of Two” model to communicate support in the coaching and development of our Assistant/Associate Teachers.
• Beyond Z Attitude. Eagerness to go above and beyond the requirements of the job to be innovative and support the organization. Constant desire to improve one’s practice. 

To apply

Please upload a cover letter and resume outlining your skills and experience. Your cover letter should explain why you would be an excellent Elementary School Art Teacher at Success Academy. 

Resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed.

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

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