What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Director for Art Education position at Success Academy?
Company Overview
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS is a leading-edge network of 53 K-12 public charter schools serving over 23,000 scholars throughout New York City. Our mission is to provide a rigorous, whole-child education to students from all backgrounds. We set out to tackle the education crisis with a groundbreaking school design that delivers exceptional academic results.
Salary
We offer a competitive salary starting at $65,000 per year. This compensation package reflects our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent in the field of art education.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Art Teacher to join our community. As an Art Teacher at SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS, you will engage students in the creative process, fostering a love for art while deepening their understanding of art, design, and art history. You will collaborate with other educators to build a premier art program and create a joyful classroom environment that prioritizes self-expression and inquiry-based learning.
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS is a leading-edge network of 53 K-12 public charter schools serving over 23,000 scholars throughout New York City. Our mission is to provide a rigorous, whole-child education to students from all backgrounds. We set out to tackle the education crisis with a groundbreaking school design that delivers exceptional academic results.
Salary
We offer a competitive salary starting at $65,000 per year. This compensation package reflects our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent in the field of art education.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Art Teacher to join our community. As an Art Teacher at SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS, you will engage students in the creative process, fostering a love for art while deepening their understanding of art, design, and art history. You will collaborate with other educators to build a premier art program and create a joyful classroom environment that prioritizes self-expression and inquiry-based learning.
- 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;
- Collaborate with Art Teachers across the network to build a premier art program, while cultivating a school environment that prioritizes aesthetics and makes learning visible to the community;
- Build a culture of self-expression, and utilize the inquiry-based teaching and learning approach as a way 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 invite you to apply if you:
- Have graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Visual, Fine, or Studio Arts (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, and Ceramics) or Art Education;
- Have an outstanding record of academic achievement;
- Have an art or art education portfolio that showcases your skill-set, and demonstrates your passion for art and learning;
- Have experience with holistic exposures to art and art history;
- Possess the ability to set ambitious goals for yourself and set high expectations for your Scholars;
- Embrace collaboration.
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for our scholars and staff. We believe in the importance of arts education and its impact on students' cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Salary : $65,000
