Middle School Visual Arts Teacher

Middle School Teachers hold the primary responsibility for the implementation and development of Uncommon’s curriculum and the success of its students. Therefore, Uncommon Schools seeks teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level and school team. We are seeking teachers for the following subject areas:

• Visual Arts

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; preparing lessons on art and art history in accordance with students' learning objective;

• Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history;

• Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting; and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art;

• Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media technique;

• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards; 

• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;

• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions;

• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior;

• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards;

• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues; 

• Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.