What are the responsibilities and job description for the 25-26 Art Teacher position at Brilla New Jersey Charter School, Inc?
Position Description:
About Us
Join us in shaping bright futures and making a meaningful impact in the lives of our students and the greater Paterson community.
Position Overview
Qualifications & Certifications
Our school provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.
The base pay range for this position starts at $69,000 per year. Pay may vary, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, we provide access to the NJ pension system and a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.
Art Teacher
2025-2026 School Year
About Us
Founded in 2023, Paterson Prep Charter School is a free public charter school currently serving over 375 students in grades K-2 and 5-6. As a growing school, we plan to expand by adding one grade each year to both our elementary and middle school programs until we reach full enrollment for grades K-8. Next year, we will serve grades K-3 and 5-7.
Paterson Prep is committed to educating students to lead lives of excellence, integrity, and purpose through a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven instruction, and a strong focus on character development. Our holistic approach ensures high academic expectations while fostering a joyful and inclusive community that respects the dignity of every student, staff member, and family. We recognize that families are a childs first and most important educators, and this belief is central to our educational philosophy. By actively partnering with families, we create a supportive learning environment that nurtures both academic success and personal growth.
Join us in shaping bright futures and making a meaningful impact in the lives of our students and the greater Paterson community.
Position Overview
As the art teacher, you will help shape the minds of young artists through the use of various mediums while fostering a culture of creativity, integrity, and character development. In this role, you will provide students, grades K-3 and 5-8, with the opportunity to learn new artistic techniques, receive constructive feedback and experience hands-on learning through your high-quality instruction that meets the diverse needs of students, and supports a joyful and structured learning environment.
Core Competencies & Responsibilities
- Create and implement lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards incorporating various art forms, techniques and media. This means leading by example and demonstrating the artistic techniques being taught, teaching the process and providing the materials so that students are able to demonstrate their understanding.
- Evaluate and assess students understanding by providing constructive feedback and tracking students progress
- Introduce students to the history of art, different artistic styles and different forms of art to foster appreciation
- Promote critical thinking and problem solving while creating different art pieces
- Foster productive relationships with colleagues, parents, and the community while engaging in ongoing collaborative professional development, reflecting on student achievement, and efficiently managing time for impactful teaching and learning
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Certifications
Bachelors Degree or higher from an accredited institution
Excellent spoken and written communication skills
Possession of current New Jersey Teacher of Arts Certificate (required)
Relevant urban, teaching experience with demonstrated student results (preferred)
Our school provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.
The base pay range for this position starts at $69,000 per year. Pay may vary, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, we provide access to the NJ pension system and a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.
Salary : $69,000
