Notre Dame High School Hiring for Visual Art Teacher Job at Township of Lawrence Full Time

Class Format: At Notre Dame High School, each student is known, and the results of student progress are carefully monitored. Notre Dame maintains restrictions on class size and overall teacher-student ratio, to ensure individual attention. Because Notre Dame employs a modified block scheduling model, the school year mirrors academic years at college with classes running by semester rather than by whole year.

Responsibilities: 2-D Art (possible mediums include Drawing, Painting, Designing, and Printmaking) (introductory to advanced) to high school students. Creates a thoughtful curriculum that encourages the development of creative thinking and visual art skills in individual students while meeting curricular objectives. The person in this role must be a passionate Arts advocate while supporting students to ensure that we are living our mission and values on a daily basis through the following:

Qualifications

• Proven ability as an artist and demonstrated ability in a large variety of media
• Knowledge of applicable art studio safety procedures (use and maintenance of tools)
• Comfortable with a team-based work structure; works well collaboratively and demonstrates flexibility
• Ability to foster creativity and serve as an advocate for the Arts
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Skilled in Adobe Acrobat Pro and Google Apps for Education
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum and utilize teaching methodologies/best practices
• Enthusiasm for and comfort using technology in and out of the classroom
• Teaches 2-D Art (mediums include Drawing, Painting, Designing, and Printmaking)
• Creates a thoughtful classroom that encourages the development of creative thinking and visual art skills in individual students while meeting curricular objectives
• Participates in the Bi-Annual Faculty Art Show
• Regularly exhibits student work and manages display spaces
• Evaluates student progress through multiple measures
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of students
• Provides timely and regular feedback on students’ progress toward skill mastery
• Actively evaluates new tools and methods for use in the art classroom
• Demonstrates, models, and designs learning experiences that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Uses effective classroom management techniques to create a warm and welcoming learning environment
• Discusses students’ academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents
• Keeps daily attendance and records of students’ progress
• Attends professional development programs each year
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair/Director of the Arts and/or Division Head

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Township of Lawrence, NJ 08648: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location