What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Teacher position at Success Academy?
Art Teacher at Success Academy Summary
As an Art Teacher, you'll engage students in the creative process and foster their artistic talents while building a joyful classroom culture.
You will collaborate with fellow educators to develop a premier art program, prioritizing self-expression and inquiry-based learning. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Visual Arts and a passion for teaching that empowers scholars from diverse backgrounds.
We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status.
Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for talented, invested Art Teachers with a robust background in Visual Arts to join our community.
At Success, non-academic subjects aren't 'extra,' but essential. We expect our scholar talent teachers to be masters of their craft and share their passions, talents, and experiences in the classroom.
Responsibilities:
- 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;
- Build a culture of self-expression, utilizing the inquiry-based teaching and learning approach to press scholars' critical and conceptual thinking about art;
- Engage in multiple Professional Developments to benefit from targeted, in-the-moment feedback on instruction, accelerating learning and growth with unparalleled support.
We're Looking for Someone Who:
- Has graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Visual, Fine, or Studio Arts (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, and Ceramics) or Art Education;
- Has an outstanding record of academic achievement;
- Has an art or art education portfolio that showcases your skill-set, and demonstrates your passion for art and learning;
- Has experience with holistic exposures to art and art history;
- Possesses the ability to set ambitious goals for yourself and set high expectations for your Scholars;
- Embraces collaboration.
What We Offer
Starting salary: $60,000
A full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Salary : $60,000
