Middle School Visual Arts Teacher (Bronx, N.Y.)
Middle School Visual Arts Teacher (Available Immediately)
What Sets Public Prep Apart?
Public Prep is a network of single-gender K-8 schools and co-ed PreK rooted in the belief that all scholars can and will achieve exemplary academic results. In addition to rigorous, joyful and engaging academics, Public Prep emphasizes social-emotional learning as critical to supporting the whole child. Strong learning partnerships between families and staff are key to living out our core value of community and building the collaborative structures needed to ensure that our scholars are loved and supported both at school and at home. Each school has a deeply committed leadership team and staff that strives to work collaboratively to build a warm, joyful, and rigorous culture.
Public Prep is committed to investing in our adult learning culture. As a team member at Public Prep, you can anticipate a learning environment where the best interest of scholars, their growth, and success is at the center of everything we do. As such, we tailor adult development opportunities to ensure that high expectations, the embodiment of a growth mindset, displays of humility, and data-informed decision-making is evident in our work. Our professional development takes place within coaching cycles, ongoing observation and feedback, and targeted professional development opportunities within the network and from outside providers.
Public Prep offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The salary range for this position is $67,000-$89,898. We know that the quality of our benefits is important for our adults and their families, so we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes Oxford Medical, United Dental/Vision, life insurance, wellness benefits, a flexible spending account, paid time off/leave benefits, commuter benefits, referral bonuses, professional development, student loan repayment assistance, homeownership programs, and a 403(b) package with a 5% employer match. Our employees also qualify for both NYS Teacher Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Primary Function & Position Overview:
Visual Arts Teachers must consistently plan for and monitor the progress of each of their students. Visual Arts Teachers meet regularly with grade level teachers, school leaders, and other specials teachers in order to build on the existing Public Prep arts curriculum, which is inclusive of New York State standards. Visual Arts Teachers are responsible for creating robust and interdisciplinary units for students through this collaboration. Visual Arts Instructors also work closely with School Aides, who provide non-academic support.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Teaching students to work in a variety of media while teaching rigorous principles of composition in a way that supports individual creative expression
- Ordering art materials
- Researching and teaching software for graphic design and video storytelling
- Arranging and conducting art exhibitions per school year.
- Designing school and community art installations that promote creative collaboration and make our environment more personalized.
- Implementing strategies that maximize their own performance and that of their students.
- Delivering and receiving continuous feedback and evaluation for themselves and students based on the development of individualized goals for performance
- Collaborating with all team members
- Maintaining records of students’ academic progress, behavior, and character development
- Communicating with families and building community with them through annual home visits and other school events
- Attending IEP meeting and ensuring appropriate accommodations are given to students during assessments as needed
- Completing duties as assigned by the Principal to support and strengthen the community such as breakfast, lunch, or dismissal duty
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- An M.A., Ed.M or Master’s degree in relevant content area
- New York State Dual Certification strongly preferred
- A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated success as a full-time classroom Visual Arts Instructor preferred
- Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, urban school setting preferred
- Evidence of excellence in teaching through continuous learning and data analysis
- Exceptional organization and planning skills
- Superior communication skills
- An ability to work collaboratively
- A commitment to single-sex education
- Fluency in Spanish preferred
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
- Salary range for this position is $67,000-$89,898.
- comprehensive total rewards package that includes
- Oxford Medical
- United Dental/Vision
- life insurance
- wellness benefits
- a flexible spending account
- paid time off/leave benefits
- commuter benefits
- referral bonuses
- professional development
- student loan repayment assistance
- homeownership programs
- 403(b) package with a 5% employer match
- Employees also qualify for both NYS Teacher Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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Join Public Prep as a Middle School Visual Arts Teacher and make a meaningful impact on young scholars! Located in the vibrant Bronx, N.Y., Public Prep is a network of K-8 schools dedicated to fostering creativity and excellence in education. As a Middle School Visual Arts Teacher, you’ll inspire students to explore their artistic talents while cultivating a love for visual arts. Your role will involve engaging students in diverse media and teaching foundational principles of composition. Together with a passionate staff, you’ll collaborate to enrich the arts curriculum, ensuring it aligns with New York State standards, while also developing interdisciplinary units. You'll have the chance to organize exciting school exhibitions and art installations that bring the community together, highlighting the importance of collaborative creativity. In this vibrant environment, you will benefit from Public Prep’s commitment to adult learning and professional development, emphasizing continuous growth and support. You can expect a competitive salary ranging from $67,000 to $89,898, along with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as wellness and student loan repayment assistance. The success of our students is at the heart of everything we do, and as a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to create a supportive, engaging, and nurturing environment that fosters both academic and personal development. Become a part of our mission to enrich the lives of our scholars through the power of visual arts—apply today!
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