What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Children's Art Teacher position at Success Academy?
Art Teacher at Success Academy
We are seeking a talented Art Teacher to join our team and inspire students' love for art while fostering their creative talents.
About the Role
As an Art Teacher, you will be responsible for:
- Building a safe and joyful classroom culture where scholars develop a love for art
- Engaging students in the creative process and fostering their talents, while deepening their knowledge and understanding of art, design, and art history
- Collaborating with Art Teachers across the network to build a premier art program and cultivate a school environment that prioritizes aesthetics and makes learning visible to the community
- Buiding a culture of self-expression and utilizing the inquiry-based teaching and learning approach to press scholars' critical and conceptual thinking about art
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A Bachelor's degree in Visual, Fine, or Studio Arts (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, and Ceramics) or Art Education
- An outstanding record of academic achievement
- An art or art education portfolio that showcases your skill-set and demonstrates your passion for art and learning
- Experience with holistic exposures to art and art history
- The ability to set ambitious goals for yourself and set high expectations for your Scholars
About Us
Success Academy Charter Schools is a high-achieving, leading-edge network of 53 K-12 public charter schools serving over 23,000 scholars throughout New York City. We're redefining what's possible in public education by delivering a rigorous, whole-child education to students from all backgrounds.
We value diversity at our organization and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. If you're passionate about education and dedicated to helping students succeed, we encourage you to apply.
