Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
Teacher Art Education
MISSION :
The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.
WHO YOU ARE :
A creative, flexible art teacher whose responsibilities include sourcing art supplies, preparing lessons, and providing developmentally appropriate instruction on art techniques. You should be able to encourage creativity and self-expression among students. Ultimately, an outstanding art teacher will be attentive and responsive to themes in students' art.
Do you have what it takes?
- Education and Experience :
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
A New Jersey Department of Education Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) in Art.THE ROLE :
Plan, develop and implement art and art history curriculum to meet learning goalsPurchase art materials and maintain the inventory of art materialsPrepare and arrange art materials and art equipment in the classroom for students to useDeliver lectures to students on art, art techniques, art history, and aestheticsGive drawing and painting demonstrations to students to teach them art techniquesInstruct students in working on different drawing, painting, and coloring techniquesDiscuss various artistic approaches and traditions and encourage students to express themselves artisticallyProvide instruction in the use of pencils, pens, charcoal, brushes, watercolors, acrylic colors, oil colors and other art materialsAssign art projects to students, grade the finished art projects, conduct art exams, and maintain records of the student's progressOrganize art exhibitions to display the artworks of students and help them develop their art portfoliosSupport the school administration in developing art programs, attend faculty meetings, and participate in parent-teacher discussionsPerforms other duties as assigned.Salary range : BA $63,414 - $89,264 / MA $64,664 - $90,514Term of Employment : 10.5 MonthsUnion : MPTEAAre You Ready To Join The Village?
Heres what you can expect-
The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equityHealthcare : Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policiesFamily Focus : Parental / Family leave so you can care for your loved onesPension : Eligibility for participation in the state pension planLearning & Development : A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and developmentBonus We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded.Next Steps : MPTCS is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of responses received only some applicants will be contacted. If you meet the qualifications, you will be contacted to move forward in the selection process.
Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
