What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Instructor position at Success Academy?
At Success Academy, we're redefining what's possible in public education. Our network of K-12 public charter schools serves over 23,000 scholars throughout New York City.
Job Description
We are seeking a talented Art Teacher to join our community. As an Art Teacher at Success Academy, you will foster a love for art among students while engaging them in the creative process and deepening their understanding of art, design, and history.
You will collaborate with fellow teachers to build a premier art program and create a safe, joyful classroom environment. Ideal candidates should possess a background in Visual Arts or Art Education and demonstrate a commitment to fostering student potential through art.
- Build a safe and joyful classroom culture in which scholars develop a love for art;
- Engage students in the creative process and foster their talents, while deepening their knowledge and understanding of art, design, and art history;
- Cultivate a school environment that prioritizes aesthetics and makes learning visible to the community;
- Utilize the inquiry-based teaching and learning approach as a way to press scholars' critical and conceptual thinking about art;