Visual Art Teacher

The Queen City Difference

At Queen City Academy Charter School, teachers are our most treasured assets. We expect academic and character excellence from QCACS students, and our teachers help foster a dynamic learning environment where students receive the necessary preparation and support to rise to that challenge. Therefore, teacher recruitment at QCACS is a vital process through which we seek to attract and retain educators with a passion for helping children meet their highest potential.

Teachers work in a collegial setting where faculty and administration collaborate to ensure a high-quality education for students, supported by dedicated parents committed to their children’s success.

As a small K-12 school, QCACS offers a family-like atmosphere where employees experience fulfillment both professionally and personally. Our staff enjoy competitive salaries, benefits, merit pay opportunities, and pension benefits, all within a nurturing yet challenging environment.

The Role

Teachers at The Queen City Academy Charter School advance the school's mission and educational philosophy by planning and facilitating learning activities that promote the intellectual, emotional, physical, and social development of students. Teachers are expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the following areas:

• Commitment and dedication to the school’s design and philosophy, with a relentless pursuit of high achievement
• Design and implement standards-aligned, engaging art lessons meeting high academic and visual arts standards

Additional responsibilities include:

• Maintaining high academic, performance, and personal expectations for all students
• Differentiating instruction to meet diverse student needs
• Using research-based strategies to enhance student retention of concepts
• Developing lesson plans aligned with state standards and grade-level outcomes
• Planning long- and short-term instructional strategies tailored to individual students
• Making content accessible and meaningful
• Leveraging technology to foster inquiry, collaboration, and interaction
• Ensuring a safe, orderly, and supportive learning environment
• Communicating regularly with parents to share progress and gather insights
• Developing and utilizing various assessments to measure student progress
• Using data to inform instructional decisions
• Encouraging students to use data and self-assessment strategies
• Participating in ongoing professional development, including annual staff training

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will hold at least a Bachelor’s degree and appropriate certification. Experience in teaching visual arts and dance as performance art is preferred. All teachers must provide a valid New Jersey Certificate or proof of passing the PRAXIS tests before employment. Candidates should demonstrate cultural sensitivity, effective communication skills, mastery of their subject matter, teamwork, high expectations for students, and an understanding of child development.