Art Teacher Needed IMMEDIATELY!

Art Teacher
At Queen City Academy Charter School, we believe every scholar has an artist inside them waiting to be discovered. As our Art Teacher, you'll turn blank canvases into bold self-expression, guiding scholars to build creativity, confidence, and critical thinking through hands-on visual arts experiences that stay with them for a lifetime.
Our small, family-like environment offers what other schools can't:

Plainfield's first charter school, with a network now expanding into Hillside
Collaborative faculty and administration working together for student excellence
Deeply engaged parent partners committed to their children's success
Mission-driven culture focused on creating generational change
Bring deep knowledge of and appreciation for a variety of visual art forms, artistic techniques, art history, and diverse cultural perspectives
Commit to our school's mission, educational philosophy, and relentless pursuit of high academic achievement and student growth
Design and deliver rigorous, engaging, standards-aligned visual arts instruction that builds artistic skill, creativity, and critical thinking
Foster an inclusive classroom culture that encourages artistic exploration, innovation, collaboration, and self-expression
Communicate and maintain high academic, artistic, and personal expectations for all students
Integrate research-based strategies that strengthen artistic skill development, creative problem-solving, and long-term retention
Develop lesson plans aligned to state visual arts standards and grade-level learning outcomes
Make visual arts instruction meaningful, accessible, culturally responsive, and connected to students' lived experiences
Integrate technology and digital art tools, when appropriate, to enhance creativity, inquiry, collaboration, and engagement
Maintain a safe, organized, and inspiring studio environment that promotes responsible use of art materials while encouraging creativity and risk-taking
Plan and facilitate opportunities for students to showcase their artwork through exhibitions, displays, school events, and community partnerships
Use student work, assessments, and other data to inform instructional decisions and support student growth
Participate in ongoing professional development, including the annual one-week staff training, to strengthen your craft
Collaborate with colleagues to integrate the visual arts across content areas and contribute to a positive, student-centered culture
Bachelor's degree (minimum requirement) and certification as appropriate
Mastery of subject matter content and a team-player mindset
High expectations of students and a solid understanding of child development
Queen City Academy Charter School is Plainfield, New Jersey's first charter school, proudly serving scholars in grades K-12—with our network now expanding into Hillside. We're also building a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Plainfield, designed to enhance and elevate the learning experience for every student who walks through our doors. Our mission is to create lifelong learners and transform lives by developing critical thinkers and leaders who drive generational success across our communities. We believe that teachers are our most treasured assets, and we seek educators with an immediately discernible passion for helping children meet their highest potential.
Ready to help scholars discover their voice through art? Apply today and become part of a growing school network where every student's creativity is celebrated.
Where people enter to learn and work, but experience the fulfillment of a family atmosphere.