Uncommon Schools
education
VisualArtsTeacher
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“Visual Arts Teacher at Uncommon Schools. Skills: curriculum implementation, student success, art instruction, art history instruction, assessment, data analysis. Implementation and development of Uncommon’s curriculum. Oversee basic, intermediate and advanced art classes for teenage students”
What You'll Achieve.
Student success; Student mastery of academic; Closing the college completion gap; Preparing every student for college and beyond
Industry & Context.
Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree from a College or University by the time that employment begins, Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins (for teaching roles in New York and Massachusetts), Cumulative GPA of 2.75 (for candidates graduating before September 1, 2016) or 3.0 (for candidates graduating on or after September 1, 2016) (for teaching roles in New Jersey), Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy
Nice to Have
Master’s degree, Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting, Valid State Certification
What You'll Do.
Implementation and development of Uncommon’s curriculum
intermediate and advanced art classes for teenage students
painting and ceramics projects
Build a portfolio of work
Include art history lessons and critical thinking skills
Implement curricula and activities to meet academic
Prepare lessons on art and art history in accordance with students' learning
Teach knowledge and skills in art
Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing
Apply elements of design and modern principles of
Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic
Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional
Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student
Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate as part of a grade level and school team; Participate in collaborative curriculum development; Participate in grade-level activities; Participate in school-wide activities
Communication Scope
Communicate effectively with students, families, and
Full Job Description
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Ourstudents consistently exceed national benchmarks , reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators , offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference! Teachers hold the primary responsibility for the implementation and development of Uncommon’s curriculum and the success of its students. Therefore, Uncommon Schools seeks teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level and school team. We are seeking teachers for the following subject areas: Visual Arts: we are seeking an art teacher to oversee basic, intermediate and advanced art classes for teenage students. These courses would include basic drawing, painting and ceramics projects that allow participants to build a portfolio of work. The curriculum should also include art history lessons and critical thinking skills. Responsibilities * Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; preparing lessons on art and art history in accordance with students' learning objective; * Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history; * Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting; and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art; * Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media technique; * Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards; * Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional pr
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