Art Teacher; K-5

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County

We are seeking a skilled K-5 visual art educator to foster an inclusive, engaging, student-centered environment designed to cultivate foundational artistic literacy and expression through critical thinking and exploration.

• New Jersey Instructional Certification Teacher of Art (CE, CEAS, Provisional, or Standard)
• Ability to instruct primary and intermediate-grade students (K-5)
• Willingness to work with students at all levels
• Ability to travel between two buildings
• Knowledge of 2020 Visual and Performing Arts Standards
• Knowledge of Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching (a plus)

• Intentional integration of Universal Design for Learning principles and culturally responsive practices into instruction.
• Effective classroom management strategies tailored to an active, participatory environment.
• Skill in utilizing varied media and tools to support and engage diverse learners.
• Capacity to successfully coordinate community exhibits.
• Ability to manage instructional schedules and professional responsibilities seamlessly across multiple assigned school buildings while adapting to distinct campus cultures.
• Flexibility, organization, and resourcefulness necessary to maintain high instructional momentum when pushing into general education classrooms with a mobile setup.
• Basic to fluent Spanish capability is a plus .

• As per salary guide based on experience and earned degree level

In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package:
including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off. Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program.

* In accordance with S-414/A-3188 ( http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/.HTM ),
school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.

* Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act ( https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml )

Permanent employees only.