Art Lead Teacher - High School

Art Lead Teacher - High School Job Details

• Full-time
• Start Date:
  
  Next year opening
• Department:
  Teacher

Guide the development and implementation of the curriculum, school culture, and student success for Grades 9‑12 in a newly opening high school.

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards‑aligned curriculum and assess students’ progress
• Develop academically rigorous lessons, create unit plans, rubrics and assessments
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs

• Work collaboratively with your school team and across KIPP Capital Region
• Help develop school‑wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff
• Develop positive rapport with students
• Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment
• Enforce, uphold, and exhibit the school’s values, student management policies and culture

• Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress
• Be available for open houses, parent‑teacher conferences and other events involving parents
• Make yourself available to students, parents and other staff members

• Pursue challenging professional goals each year
• Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement
• Participate in school‑wide and individual professional development, including pre‑service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University, required
• Valid NYS Teaching Licensure or willingness to pursue state certification, required
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a school educator, preferably in a charter or public school environment, preferred
• Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours
• Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives

• Flexible working arrangement
• Generous time‑off
• Industry‑leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Unparalleled work/life integration
• Casual dress code
• Relocation stipend (conditions apply)

Competitive salary ranging from $56,000 – $76,669 per year. Salaries determined by an equitable compensation scale based on experience and longevity.

KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY.