Art Teacher

CSEN

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Salary: Based on Experience Position OverviewThe Charter School of Educational Excellence Art Teacher understands and promotes the school's mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The Art Teacher will be responsible for providing a classroom/instructional program that supports the individual needs of all children in accordance with the school's mission and values established by the school.Responsibilities & duties (including, but not limited to)Instructional Planning -Use the state standards and curriculum to create a rigorous and objective-driven arts programUse technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication and ensure student engagementEagerly learn new uses and applications of technology toolsEstablish, nurture and manage student-directed classrooms in which students are working both independently and in groups, playing instruments, and using dance and movement to supplement and enhance the curriculumCollaborate with classroom teachers to create interdisciplinary units that teach grade level content knowledge and skills through the artsUse consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the artsInstructional Delivery -Collaborate with classroom teachers to create interdisciplinary units that teach grade level content knowledge and skills through the artsPromote student's self-expression and exploration while deepening their knowledge and understanding of art, design and art historyIncorporate art history in ways that are engaging and meaningful to students and objectivesStudent Assessment -Measure student achievement and progress towards learning objectives using the school's formative and summative assessment toolsProvide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goalsUse student data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practiceLearning Environment -Create, and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potentialEstablish, model, practice and reinforce age-appropriate rules and discipline using school approved procedures; create and consistently use individual behavioral management plans as neededImplement classroom procedures, systems and routines that provide structure for students and maximize instructional timeStudent and Extracurricular Activities -Organize and supervise approved field trips to enhance classroom learning.Provide opportunities and supervise activities in order for students to demonstrate individually and in ensembles or large groups the skills and talents developed in the music programStudent Support & School Culture -Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and administratorsEstablish, involve, and assist students in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of portfoliosDevelop and use rubrics for evaluating student products and performancesOversee and assist with student arrival/dismissalWork closely with all members of school community, model citizenship, collaboration and support of one anotherOther tasks as assigned by the AdministrationAcademic & certification qualificationsBachelor's Degree requiredMaster's Degree preferredNew York State Art Teacher Certification requiredWork experience & skillsMinimum of 2 years of urban teaching experience required with a record of high student achievementExperience working with at-risk student population in some capacity preferredKnowledge of art and design concepts, a variety of media and materials, and broad range of art historyPossess broad range of knowledge in a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, collage, design, and constructionEducational experience after college (fellowships, summer study, or graduate course work to pursue greater depth in a subject area, specific instructional methodology, curriculum development, special education, technology, etc.) preferredWorking knowledge and comfort level with instructional technologyStrong written, grammatical, presentation, and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills required to develop rubrics, examine data and metrics that will enhance student knowledge and promote performance of superior work productsProven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers and administratorsKnowledge of childhood development and demonstrated experience with executing and planned lessons to meet the differential needs of each child Personal qualities & behavioral traitsPassionately dedicated to school's missionChampions change; actively motivates and encourages others to adapt to changeDevelop and maintain positive communications and working relationships with co-workers by being collaborative and maintaining a pleasant work attitudeAbility and/or willingness to work effectively in a small school settingAbility to interact positively with all members of the school community including supervisors, teachers, colleagues, students, and parents;Openness to feedback and willing to take responsibility for student successWorking knowledge of the charter school movement and cultureExemplary record of attendance and punctuality;CompensationA competitive compensation package including base salary and complete benefits is available. Applying & selection processAfter submitting your cover letter, and resume, CSEE will review your documents. Candidates with a track record of success will be invited to an in-person interview. Candidates who are successful in the 1st interview will be invited to a 2nd interview, which consist of a demo lesson presentation with the Administration team of the school.An Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Charter School of Educational Excellence to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.

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Charter School of Educational Excellence

Lower Hudson Valley

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