Art Teacher

Overview:

- Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as we embrace differences and improve lives._

Archway Programs is a nonprofit organization in New Jersey, providing diverse services to individuals of all ages with disabilities. The organization focuses on core values like safety, compassion, and individuality to improve lives. With over 450 employees serving over 1,800 individuals, Archway Programs emphasizes customized services and continuous innovation to make a positive impact in the community.

**Job Title**:Art Teacher

**Job Summary**:Teachers generally function under the supervision of the principal. They organize an appropriate educational program following student IEPs. They implement artistic activities to develop student’s individual development in perceptual and social/emotional behavior. The Art teacher provides appropriate and consistent services to the student, helping to implement educational activities.

**Salary**:Starting at $57000 / Annually - depending on education / experience

**Responsibilities**:

- Encourages individuals as well as groups in utilizing art as a means of
- developing self
- expression, fine motor skills, cognitive and social development
- Introduces art media and techniques allowing for decision making, sensory experimentation and integration
- Develops effective classroom management system
- Organizes classroom environment/lessons effectively to meet student’s needs
- Utilizes appropriate art methods/materials to help student succeed
- Orders/utilizes art supplies and equipment
- Organizes/utilizes art center and displays student work
- Maintains progress reports to evaluate student growth, behavior and needs
- Encourages parent/teacher/student relationships
- Maintains/turns in lesson plans weekly to the principal
- Controls classroom in a structured/non-authoritarian way
- Disciplines students while encouraging positive self-growth rather than punishment
- Attends yearly Primary Restraint Technique (PRT) training.
- Responsible for any miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of experience required.
- NJ Teaching Certification
- Experience with children, art skills and communication skills preferred.