Art Teacher 2025/2026 School Year

Enterprise Charter School (ECS) Overview:

Enterprise is a public charter school in Buffalo, New York educating children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded in 2003, ECS is committed to "Engaging young minds through projects and partnerships."
We pursue our mission through our Charter's key design elements, with our primary focus on highly engaging project-based learning, comprehensive arts education, and individualized instruction for enrichment and acceleration. We celebrate diversity and inclusion and engage a variety of partners to support our students academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally.

Enterprise Charter School is seeking a passionate and creative Art Teacher for the 2025/2026 school year. The ideal candidate will inspire students to explore their artistic potential, foster creativity, and develop technical skills in a variety of media. The Art Teacher will be responsible for teaching students from grades kindergarten through eighth, guiding them through the creative process, and helping them develop an appreciation for the arts. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or a related field.

SCHOOL-WIDE COMPETENCIES:

• Articulates and applies historical context of racism and understands the current reality of students and communities of color in order to support racial equity
• Accountable for students' success and believes Enterprise's students must receive the highest quality education possible in order to close the achievement gap
• Relentless commitment to mission of educating Enterprise's students
• Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion
• Serves as an advocate for racial equity with the school's colleagues, parents, students, community, and external stakeholders to promote equity in education and closure of the achievement gap
• Demonstrates a racial equity mindset through awareness of biases and leads with a racial equity lens

QUALIFICATIONS

• A demonstrated interest in impacting K-8 students in urban schools and communities
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging art lessons that encourage creativity and artistic exploration.
• Teach students a range of visual arts, including drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, and other media.
• Guide students in the development of their technical skills, artistic concepts, and personal style.
• Create and implement a curriculum that meets both educational standards and the diverse needs of students.
• Organize and curate student art exhibits, displaying their work within the school or at community events.
• Foster a classroom environment that encourages self-expression, collaboration, and critical thinking.
• Assess students' progress, provide constructive feedback, and maintain accurate records of student achievements.
• Integrate art history, contemporary art, and cross-disciplinary projects into lessons to deepen students' understanding of the arts.
• Collaborate with other faculty members and school staff to support student development.
• Maintain an organized and safe classroom environment with proper care of art supplies and materials.

Enterprise Charter School offers a competitive salary, health benefits and is a member of the NYS Teacher Retirement System. Position starts at $45,000 higher rate of pay based on certification and experience.

Enterprise Charter School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.