Career & Technical Education Teacher; Digital Arts

Career & Technical Education Teacher (Digital Arts)

United Charter High Schools (UCHS) is committed to academic excellence in a welcoming, safe school environment. We develop, enlighten and challenge a range of learners to critically and creatively solve problems inside their classrooms, in their communities and out in the world. Through a rigorously structured system of teaching and learning, students advance their understanding of science, math and humanities concepts and master content, knowledge and skills, while project‑based experiences spark their civic imagination and appetite for advocacy leadership.

At any of our 7 charter high schools (Advanced Math and Science / Humanities) across the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, students receive personalized academic and social‑emotional support, have access to a range of clubs, sports teams, leadership opportunities and internships, and maintain a focus on college and career readiness.

United Charter High Schools (UCHS) provide all students, regardless of their previous academic history, the highest quality education in an atmosphere of respect, responsibility and rigor. We ensure that our students have the skills and knowledge to graduate ready for college, pursue a career, and engage with the 21st century economy. We develop learning experiences that allow risk‑taking, cultivate students’ imaginative and creative abilities, and celebrate achievement.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required;
  Master’s degree is preferred.
• A valid New York State CTE Certification.
• Proven track record for planning lessons with clear learning objectives and a means for assessing whether those objectives have been met.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated content knowledge and familiarity with Common Core State Standards.
• Demonstrated success in tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals.
• Experience working with educational technology.

All United Charter teachers work with a diverse range of students to develop content knowledge and skills through collaborative classroom work, reading, writing, discussion, and authentic exploration/experimentation. Teachers at United Charter schools will:

• Develop relevant and accessible content‑based curriculum.
• Assess student growth through both formal and informal assessment data.
• Build students’ academic and socio‑emotional skills.
• Advocate to ensure that students receive appropriate supports.
• Support plans for post‑high‑school transition to ensure quality of life after high school.

CTE teachers will:

• Experience teaching Digital arts (Canva, Adobe, etc.).
• Create lessons that help students to build practical skills that they will be able to carry directly into their lives and careers.
• Regularly analyze student results in order to differentiate classroom instruction and better serve student needs.
• Foster a classroom environment conducive to the intellectual and social development of students.

• Support with school events, including fire drills, scanning, sports, events and emergencies.
• Additional responsibilities as needed consistent with the general nature of the position.
• Support with testing, proctoring and scoring as needed.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA/HSA.
• 8% Employer 403(b) contribution.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.

EEO/ADA. (Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

United Charter High Schools (UCHS) is the largest and most successful public charter high schools’ network in NYC. Originally founded as New Visions Charter High Schools by the nonprofit New Visions for Public Schools, it was established to provide quality educational opportunities for students in underserved communities. Renamed as UCHS as of July 2024 the network consists of 7 charter high schools that held a collective graduation rate of…