High School Visual Arts Teacher (SY 23-24)

High 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: we are seeking a high school art teacher to oversee basic, intermediate and advanced art classes for teenage students. These courses would include basic drawing, painting and ceramics projects that allow participants to build a portfolio of work. The curriculum should also include art history lessons and critical thinking skills. This is a newly created position due to high student demand.ResponsibilitiesInstruction:You’ll teach all Visual Arts based content.You’ll implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.You’ll design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.You’ll use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.You’ll participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.You’ll provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior.You’ll be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.School Culture and Daily School Activities:You’ll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.You’ll partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.You'll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions. You’ll support morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, class transitions, and after-school dismissal.