Art Teacher

IGNITE CREATIVITY, INSPIRE EXPRESSION! 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. THE QUEEN CITY DIFFERENCE Our small, family-like environment offers what other schools can't: - Competitive salary range: $60,000 - $61,500 - Plainfield's first charter school, with a network now expanding into Hillside - Collaborative faculty and administration working together for student excellence - Supportive, collegial setting that values professional growth - Deeply engaged parent partners committed to their children's success - Mission-driven culture focused on creating generational change YOU'LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU: - 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 - Inspire creativity, confidence, and perseverance through hands-on experiences with a variety of media, techniques, and artistic processes - 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 - Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs, interests, and abilities of every student - 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 - Create long-term curriculum plans and daily instructional plans that address individual student needs and promote continuous artistic growth - 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 - Communicate regularly with parents and families about student progress, artistic development, classroom activities, and achievements - 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 STARTING SALARY $60,000-$61,500 QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree (minimum requirement) and certification as appropriate - At least a Certificate of Eligibility (QCACS leadership can guide you toward full New Jersey certification) - A valid New Jersey Certificate or proof of passing the required PRAXIS tests before employment is offered - Cultural sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively with parents and students - Mastery of subject matter content and a team-player mindset - High expectations of students and a solid understanding of child development ABOUT US 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-ne…