Visual Arts Teacher
Brilla Public Charter Schools - New York, New York, United States,![Brilla Public Charter Schools](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Position OverviewThe primary responsibility of an elementary school fine and applied arts teacher is to cultivate and lead a learning environment where every child feels safe and confident to strive for and meet Brilla’s ambitious targets. The Brilla art teacher combines a deep mastery of and love for the arts with the ability to actively engage all students in grades fifth through eighth with classical content. The fine and applied arts teacher believes that all students can develop skills while growing in appreciation for the transcendentals of Goodness, Truth, and Beauty inherent in the arts. This position requires a positive, flexible, solutions-oriented, organized, and innovative educator who aims to bring a world-class
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program to students in our neighborhoods in the Bronx. Brilla teachers must have a deep passion for student-engaged learning, a desire to accept, implement, and seek feedback, and a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities while inspiring outstanding achievement in students in a fun and collaborative work environment.
Core Competencies & ResponsibilitiesHolistic Development of Scholars:
Foster an inviting, growth-oriented classroom environment for academic and character formation, supporting holistic student growthCurriculum and Instruction:
Plan lessons that are classically inspired, inquiry-based, rigorous, and aligned with the scope and sequence and relevant standards; Implement innovative teaching strategies that inspire curiosity and resonate with diverse learnersQuarterly Showcase:
Plan and execute quarterly school-wide showcase that exhibits the artistic achievements of all students 5-8Promotion of Critical Thinking:
Cultivate higher-order thinking skills in students, enhancing their abilities to analyze, create, synthesize, and evaluateData-Driven Instruction:
Utilize relevant student data to strengthen student achievement and growth through targeted interventions and personalized instructionRelationship Building for Success : Develop strong student and family connections, fostering a passion for learning and exceptional successCollaborative Engagement & Continuous Improvement : Foster productive relationships with colleagues, parents, and the community while engaging in ongoing collaborative professional development, reflecting on student achievement, and efficiently managing time for impactful teaching and learningPerform other duties as assigned
QualificationsAn unwavering, confident, and enthusiastic commitment to the educational mission of the Brilla Schools Network in service to the school communityA relentless dedication to providing all students with an academically robust, inspiring, and joyful learning experienceBachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution, preferably within the content areaExcellent spoken and written communication skillsPossession of current teaching certification as a middle school and/or content teacher (strongly preferred)Relevant urban, elementary teaching experience with demonstrated student results (preferred)Special Education credential and experience (strongly preferred)Spanish language proficiency (preferred)
Brilla provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.The base pay range for this position is $69,000-$98,500 per year in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Pay may vary within the stated range, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.