Teacher Digital Arts Teacher
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Digital Arts Teacher to join the team at our growing school in the Rockaways. If you’re looking for an opportunity to CREATE something remarkable, then apply for our opportunities today!
The Program
The Digital Arts Program at HUM IV launched in 19-20. Students build creative skills, vocabulary, and processes relating to a wide variety of design disciplines. Some of these topics include: the elements and principles of design, typography, page-layout techniques, the design process, understanding client, target audience and message/purpose, presentation and defense of design decisions, and more. Students learn about graphic design, illustration, digital and darkroom photography, 3D modeling through architecture and interior design, identity/brand design, motion graphics and 2D animation, web design and the basics of HTML and CSS web development. Through project-based work, Digital Arts majors will develop computer literacy and learn many programs including Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, InDesign, Flash, and Dreamweaver. By their senior year, students are prepared to take the Adobe Certified Associate exam in one or more Adobe programs.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; Master’s degree is preferred
- A valid New York State Certification or 3+ years teaching digital arts in a high school
- Demonstrated content knowledge and familiarity with NYS Visual Arts Standards and/or the Arts Commencement Exam in Visual Art
- 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