Art Teacher (Fashion Experience preferred)

Position Summary: 

United Charter High Schools (UCHS) provide all students, regardless of their previous academic history, the highest quality education in an atmosphere of respect, responsibility and rigor. We ensure that our students have the skills and knowledge to graduate ready for college, pursue a career, and engage with the 21st century economy. We develop learning experiences that allow risk-taking, cultivate students' imaginative and creative abilities, and celebrate achievement. 

Essential Job Functions: 

All United Charter teachers work with a diverse range of students to develop content knowledge and skills through collaborative classroom work, reading, writing, discussion, and authentic exploration/experimentation.   Our vision is that all learners have equal access to educational opportunities where barriers to learning are reduced and learner diversity is recognized, supported, and embraced.  Teachers at United Charter schools will:

• Develop relevant and accessible content-based curriculum 
• Assess student growth through both formal and informal assessment data
• Build students’ academic and socio-emotional skills
• Advocate to ensure that students receive appropriate supports
• Support plans for post-high school transition to ensure quality of life after high school

Performing and Visual Arts teachers work with a diverse range of students to help foster creativity and self-expression. Arts Teachers will:

• help students to acquire new skills in the arts, theater/drama, dance, or music
• guide students through the exploration and analysis of different art forms and implement a hands-on approach to art education
• create engaging lesson plans, foster a culture of discovery and critical thinking, and maintain structure in the classroom

Secondary Job Functions:

• Support with school events, including fire drills, scanning, sports, events and emergencies
• Additional responsibilities as needed consistent with the general nature of the position
• Support with testing, proctoring and scoring as needed.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; Master’s degree is preferred
• A valid New York State Arts Certification 
• There are limited opportunities for qualified teachers who do not possess a NY State certification to work in one of our high schools
• To learn more about NYS Certifications, visit:  http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do
• Proven track record for planning lessons with clear learning objectives and a means for assessing whether those objectives have been met
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated content knowledge and familiarity with Common Core State Standards
• Demonstrated success in tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals
• Experience working with educational technology

EEO/ADA 

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements  for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability) 

This job description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements but represents the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and abilities needed. Management retains the discretion to add or change typical duties at any time and as  required. All changes must be reasonable and within the functions of the role. 

Salary Information 

While the majority of new hires’ starting salaries shall be expected to be placed in the first half of  the range(s) to allow space to grow in the job, for those who already have significant relevant  experience at that level of the job, placement at the higher end of the range(s) is possible. 

Who We Are 

United Charter High Schools (UCHS) is the largest and most successful public charter high  schools’ network in NYC. Originally founded as New Visions Charter High Schools by the  nonprofit New Visions for Public Schools, it was established to provide quality educational  opportunities for students in underserved communities. Renamed as UCHS as of July, 2024 the  network consists of 7 charter high schools that held a collective graduation rate of 96% in both  2022 & 2023 whilst serving more than 3,000 students from the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. 

UCHS high schools are some of New York’s states highest performing charter high schools,  consistently meeting and in many cases exceeding NYSED’s Performance Benchmarks for  Student Performance. They are outperforming NYS on the 4-year Cohort regents’ exams and the  4-year graduation rate for all students and special populations. They also include the only NYC  high school to receive the prestigious National Blue-Ribbon Award in 2022. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy that all employees and applicants for  employment will be treated in all respects on the basis of their merit and qualifications and  without regards to their race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion,  gender, military status, marital status, ancestry, or any other reason prohibited by law. We  believe that our teams should reflect the diverse communities we serve and that our culture and  internal structures should be inclusive and equitable for all employees. We also recognize that 

perspectives from communities that have been historically marginalized are critical to the work  we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from individuals living in the communities  that we serve or who are members of historically marginalized communities. We provide a  comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package in addition to the  opportunity to make a significant impact on education reform and in the lives of urban youth.

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position.  These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA

8% Employer 403(b) contribution

Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization