Uncommon Schools · 7 hours ago
High School Visual Arts Teacher
Camden, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$56K/yr - $77K/yr
1+ years expUncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. They are seeking a High School Visual Arts Teacher to lead art courses for teenage students, overseeing instruction across multiple fine art disciplines while fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
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Responsibilities
You’ll teach Visual Arts content across multiple fine art mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media, with opportunities for advanced exploration and specialization
You’ll design and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that build technical skills, artistic voice, and creative risk-taking
You’ll design coursework that supports portfolio development and prepares students for advanced study, exhibitions, or postsecondary pathways in the arts
You’ll integrate art history, cultural context, and contemporary artists into instruction to strengthen critical thinking and visual analysis skills
You’ll implement curricula and learning activities aligned to academic standards and Uncommon’s instructional expectations
You’ll design and administer formative and summative assessments to measure student growth and mastery of artistic skills and concepts
You’ll set assessment data and student work analysis to refine curriculum, differentiate instruction, and inform instructional practices
You’ll participate actively in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level planning, and school-wide initiatives
You’ll establish and maintain a structured, inclusive classroom environment with consistent rewards and consequences aligned to school expectations
You’ll hold high academic and artistic expectations and take ownership of student progress and outcomes
You’ll build strong, positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, valued, and supported as artists and learners
You’ll partner with students’ families to share progress, celebrate student work, and ensure appropriate resources are available to support learning
You’ll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, coaching, and reflective practice to continuously improve instruction
You’ll support school-wide responsibilities including morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, class transitions, and after-school dismissal
Qualification
Required
A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social-emotional and academic development
An enthusiasm for working with families in the best interest of students
A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
Academic expertise in early childhood education
Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Teacher certification is not a prerequisite for consideration at Uncommon Schools in the state of NJ, but you do need to meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16)
All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment
Preferred
1–2 years experience in impacting K–12 students in urban schools and communities
Benefits
Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
Extensive, best-in-class training and development
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
Financial Planning
New Jersey Pension program
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
Company
Uncommon Schools
Uncommon Schools is an e-learning service company.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7MKey Investors
NewSchools Venture Fund
2008-01-08Grant· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Daniel Gennaoui
Chief of Staff to the Co-CEO
Jennifer Consilvio
Chief Financial Officer
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