Special Needs Art Teacher

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $30.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Art Instructor with experience teaching special needs students - Part Time

One River School of Art + Design — Clark, NJ

Review the lesson plans prior to your scheduled class time. Address any questions or concerns with your supervisor.

Arrive 10 minutes early for your scheduled class to prep for your students and welcome new students before class begins.

Stay 5 minutes after class to clean up the studio / lab. This includes sweeping the floor and wiping the tables / chairs as needed.

Inform your supervisor a minimum of 2 weeks in advance of any upcoming absences.

Attend seasonal training sessions both virtually and in person.

Clock in and clock out daily within the time & attendance guidelines.

Take attendance consistently in each class you teach.

Document student outcomes and document whether student’s have completed their project on the roster.

Properly clean and store art supplies. Educate your students on how to take proper care of the art supplies and assist them in the cleaning process as class is wrapping up.

Meet with your supervisor regularly to review student outcomes, discuss how to ensure you are delivering the highest quality experience and participate in seasonal teacher evaluations.

Ensure that classroom behavior is properly managed for the safety and quality experience of all the students. Address concerns with students who exhibit any inappropriate issues with behavior, language or general concerns. Bring any unresolved issues to your supervisor for additional support or communication with guardians.

Notify your supervisor of any student’s who should be graduated to a more advanced class, or the class does not seem like a proper fit.

Attend student exhibitions to celebrate your student’s successes.

BA/BS in Visual Art, Art Education or Design (Master’s a plus) and training or certification in special needs education

3+ years experience teaching visual arts for K–12 and/or adults with special needs. Digital art skills are a plus.

Track record of high-quality instruction, classroom management, and student progress.

Clear communicator, organized, and energized by a busy studio environment

Passion for contemporary art and a “students-first” mindset

401K Program

Training & Development; promotion opportunities in a growing organization

Structured onboarding, ongoing training and a clear playbook

Free One River classes for you and real career paths as you grow

This is a part-time position with evening and weekend hours