Teacher Art Education

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 goals

• Purchase art materials and maintain the inventory of art materials

• Prepare and arrange art materials and art equipment in the classroom for students to use

• Deliver lectures to students on art, art techniques, art history, and aesthetics

• Give drawing and painting demonstrations to students to teach them art techniques

• Instruct students in working on different drawing, painting, and coloring techniques

• Discuss various artistic approaches and traditions and encourage students to express themselves artistically

• Provide instruction in the use of pencils, pens, charcoal, brushes, watercolors, acrylic colors, oil colors and other art materials

• Assign art projects to students, grade the finished art projects, conduct art exams, and maintain records of the student's progress

• Organize art exhibitions to display the artworks of students and help them develop their art portfolios

• Support the school administration in developing art programs, attend faculty meetings, and participate in parent-teacher discussions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Salary range: BA $63,414 - $89,264 / MA $64,664 - $90,514

• Term of Employment: 10.5 Months

• Union: MPTEA 

Are You Ready To Join The Village?

Here’s what you can expect-

• The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity


• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies


• Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones


• Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan


• Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development


• Bonus – 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.