Teacher Art Teacher
Job Description
AoC’s Vision: Every child in our diverse community reaches academic, social and personal excellence.
AoC’s Mission: Academy of the City fosters community, supports families, welcomes children of all backgrounds, celebrates diversity and promotes social justice. With our challenging, hands-on liberal arts experience we strive to develop joyful, creative, independent and successful lifelong learners.
Academy of the City Charter School
DATE: September, 2022
POSITION: Art Teacher, Middle School
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or similar required (Master’s degree preferred)
- New York State Certification required
- Three years of teaching experience preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively and an interest in an interdisciplinary approach to education
- Proof of covid-19 vaccination is required
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Art Teacher’s duties include but are not limited to the following:
General Responsibilities:
- Teach full Art classes of children on site at the school.
- Meets regularly with the Assistant Principal/Principal
- Participates in weekly staff meetings after school.
- Provides classroom coverages and support 1-2 times daily and as needed.
- Works with staff members to develop lesson plans and provide supporting materials.
- Attends to the social/emotional, physical and intellectual development of children.
- Willingness and adaptability to work with English Language learners and children with special education needs.
- Supports (with adaptive technology) needs for individual students as needed in the general education classroom and through the general education curriculum in K-4.
Work with Environment, Materials, and Curriculum:
- Design, organize, and maintain an interactive and material-rich library classroom with the support of the Instructional Coach.
- Ensure all art supplies, equipment, and classroom material are maintained and circulated.
- Develop and implement an Art curriculum based on the New York State standards, with a multicultural understanding reflected.
- Create and prepare materials to support the general education curriculum while also aligning to grade level needs and standards.
- Knowledge of Google Apps for Education required.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
STARTING DATE: Immediately
ENDING DATE: June 30, 2023
ACADEMY OF THE CITY CHARTER SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, ETHNIC ORIGIN, SEX, OR DISABILITY IN ITS EMPLOYMENT POLICIES.
