What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Teacher position at OWN - Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools?
Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools (OWNCS) educates students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Our educational philosophy is based on inquiry, active and experiential learning, and social justice.
We are committed to providing strong educational opportunities for children in underserved communities. We believe in the importance of creating socio-economically and culturally diverse schools.
A successful candidate for this position will embody confidence, exercise good judgement and must be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and fellow teachers.
Position Summary
OWNCS Middle School, located in Long Island City, Queens, is one of the oldest charter schools in NYS. It has been recognized as an excellent and exemplary middle school. OWNCS Middle School is also the only charter middle school in NYS that is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization to operate as an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Middle Years Program (MYP).
Primary Tasks
- Art teacher will instruct students in art-specific classrooms
- Engage in differentiated instruction to bridge gaps, optimize learning, and meeting individual students' learning needs and styles..
- Plan for individual students based on their unique learning needs so all students are appropriately engaged and challenged.
- Measure student achievement of, and progress toward, the learning objectives and big goals with formative and summative assessment tools.
- Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting big goals by frequently checking for understanding.
- Use data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practice.
- Communicate and reinforce high expectations and standards for behavior and academic performance, aligned with the OWNCS culture and core values.
Required Education and Skills
Must be able to :
Communicate through superior written and oral communications skills.
Benefits
67,818 to $142,872 depending on experience
OWNCS EEO Statement
OWNCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion / creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, actual or perceived mental or physical disability, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), sex / gender, gender identity, presentation, expression or nonconformity (including cisgender / transgender, non-binary or intersex status), marital status, domestic partner status, familial or caregiver status, military or veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, asexuality), sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, unemployment status, credit history, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (each a "Protected Characteristic").
Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities discipline, discharge and general treatment during employment.
Salary : $67,818 - $142,872
