Art Teacher

Art Teacher

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as: USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016 NJDOE Tier-I Charter School,  US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024 National Charter School, 2020 College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024 College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024 Great Schools College Success Award, % graduation rate, % acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011.

The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver comprehensive Art education to students, fostering creativity, and developing artistic skills.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that introduce students to various art forms, techniques, and art history that align with New Jersey learning standards.
• Regularly assess student progress through assignments, projects, and observations, providing feedback to support artistic development.
• Establish and maintain a positive and productive classroom environment that encourages creativity and active participation.
• Manage art materials and resources to ensure they're properly used and maintained.
• Organize and engage in extracurricular activities like field trips to art museums, contests, art exhibitions to enhance students' appreciation and exposure to art outside of the classroom.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth opportunities to stay current with educational best practices and curriculum developments in art education.

Essential Duties:

• Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality.
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication.
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction.
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies.
• Classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification.
• NJ Criminal History.
• Work authorization in the U.S.
• Tuberculosis Test.
• Experience is a plus.

Opportunities:

• A tenure track position.
• NJ state teachers' pension plan (TPAF) enrollment.
• Tuition reimbursement assistance.
• Opportunities for extra stipends.

Benefits consist of Health/Vision/Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, and more.

8 hour shift - Monday to Friday

Work Location:

In person

Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract

Salary Starting: $61,000.00 per year