NJ Certified Middle School Visual Arts Teacher 2026-2027 at Achievers Early College Prep

<p><strong>Organization Description</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (Achievers) is New Jersey’s first public charter middle and high school designed to help&nbsp; students dismantle college and career barriers by preparing them to obtain an associate's degree (or up to 60 college credits) by the time they finish high school. With Rowan University and Cisco partnerships, and a diverse and committed teachers and staff, Achievers wants to redefine the middle school and high school experience, enabling students to graduate with social-emotional, life skills and technical skills, to serve students well in life and the demanding marketplace.</span></p> <p><strong>Achievers Fit:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Demonstrates a&nbsp;passion for and commitment&nbsp;to Achievers Early College Prep's mission</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Evidence of&nbsp;self-motivation&nbsp;and willingness to be a&nbsp;team player</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hard worker, takes initiative, is reflective and data-oriented</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Exhibits a&nbsp;laser-focus on rigorous instruction&nbsp;by emphasizing student engagement with complex texts, critical thinking, and comprehensive literary analysis</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unwavering commitment to feedback, improvement, and notion of “I’M ALL IN”</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Belief in and alignment with Achievers core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable!</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>We’re looking for amazing teachers for the 2025-26 school year! Our organization is seeking awe-inspiring teachers to guide our students as they embark on a unique and rigorous an early college experience. Our teachers are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom. They love students, working with families and the community they serve.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Expert in content knowledge in Visual and Digital Arts</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to work across disciplines to integrate content and co-plan with other departments</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">W</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">ill be </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">accountable</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for students’ mastery of academic standards</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Familiarity and comfort with Google Classroom&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to stay organized and thrive with a digital curriculum</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; preparing lessons on art and art history in accordance with students' learning objective;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting; and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media technique;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bachelor’s degree is required</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minimum of 1-2 years teaching experience&nbsp; with an underserved population</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Quantifiable track record of outstanding academic results</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Valid State Certification requested</span></li> </ul>