High School Visual Arts Teacher

• Compensation: USD 60,000 - USD 85,000 - yearly

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our
students consistently exceed national benchmarks
, reflecting our dedication to their success. We
invest deeply in our educators
, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!

North Star Academy currently manages fourteen schools in Newark, NJ serving students in grades K through 12. We believe in strong authentic relationships between teachers and students, supported by effective school systems and an engaging instructional model that enables students to flourish academically and personally. North Star Academy is NJ's #1 highest performing public charter school and has served Newark families for over 20 years.

High School Teachers hold the primary responsibility for the implementation and development of Uncommon’s curriculum and the success of its students. Therefore, Uncommon Schools seeks teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level and school team. We are seeking teachers for the following subject areas:

Visual Arts: we are seeking a high school art teacher to oversee basic, intermediate and advanced art classes for teenage students. These courses would include basic drawing, painting and ceramics projects that allow participants to build a portfolio of work. The curriculum should also include art history lessons and critical thinking skills. This is a newly created position due to high student demand.

Responsibilities

Instruction:

• You’ll teach all Visual Arts based content.
• You’ll implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• You’ll design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.
• You’ll use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• You’ll participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• You’ll provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior.
• You’ll be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.

School Culture and Daily School

Activities:

• You’ll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• You’ll partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.
• You'll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• You’ll support morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, class transitions, and after-school dismissal.

• A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization
• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students
• A passion for Visual Arts and an ability to provide individual and small group instruction
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
• Required Experience:
  • A minimum of 2 years of combined experience with Visual Arts
  • Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Teacher certification is not a prerequisite for…