Middle School Visual Arts Teacher

Middle School Teachers hold the primary responsibility for the implementation and development of Uncommons 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

SPECIFIC 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 practices;
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development grade-level activities and school-wide functions;
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior;
• Be accountable for students mastery of academic standards;
• Communicate effectively with students families and colleagues; 
• Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training . 

Qualifications :

• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom;
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom;
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects;
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player;
• Bachelors degree is required; Masters degree is preferred; and
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
• By the time that employment begins candidates must have received a Bachelors degree from a College or University. For teaching roles in New York and Massachusetts candidates must have also earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins. For teaching roles in New Jersey the candidates must have earned a cumulative 2.75 GPA (for candidates graduating before September 1 2016) or 3.0 (for candidates graduating on or after September 1 2016).
• Valid State Certification is helpful but not required.
• Belief in and alignment with Uncommons core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.  

Additional Information :

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health wellness and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent. 

Our Approach to AI and Your Application
At Uncommon Schools we value thoughtful use of technology. Your responses should begin with your own thinking and reflect your authentic voice experiences and commitment to our mission. Generative AI can be used to refine or organize writing but not to generate initial responses or replace your ideas. Every application is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team and we are committed to understanding the person behind the application. 

 

Compensation

Compensation for this role is between $72000 to $115000. 

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant full-time teaching experience education certifications and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $72000.

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

  • 403(b) retirement savings program employer match

• Paid leave of absence options (parental medical disability etc.)

• Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits

*A detailed list of all SY 26-27 benefits is located HERE.

At Uncommon we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students staff and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon 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. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation please email

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time