Elementary Visual Arts Studio Teacher

Elementary Visual Arts Studio Teacher  School Year)

Join to apply for the Elementary Visual Arts Studio Teacher  School Year) role at Compass Charter School.

Base pay range: $65,000.00/yr – $/yr. Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

Compass Charter School is a safe and nurturing educational environment that honors the individuality of each learner. By engaging in a process of inquiry, our graduates will be equipped with the necessary skills to lead fulfilling personal and professional lives, including a developed sense of self, the ability to think in innovative and flexible ways, and the inspiration to make a positive impact on their community.

Compass Charter School is an inquiry-based, progressive elementary school that opened in the fall of 2014 in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. We are committed to providing an experiential and democratic elementary experience to all children, with intentional access for those who traditionally do not get access to progressive education (children with special needs, children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and English language learners).

Our Integrated Curriculum centers sustainability in all forms: environmental, racial, and economic justice. Staff works interdependently in collaborative teams and engages in professional inquiry (instructional coaching, reflection, restorative and trauma-informed practices). Compass enrolls approximately 330 students in pre‑kindergarten through fifth grade.

Compass Charter School is seeking a Visual Arts Studio Teacher who is driven to provide a rigorous, justice‑oriented visual arts experience to all children. The Visual Arts Studio Teacher is highly reflective, collaborative, curious, and brings joy to their work with students and colleagues. The teacher works with the Studio Team and Classroom Co‑Teachers to support the aesthetic development of the school environment and arts integration in the classrooms, and engages fully in our professional development program, including instructional coaching, professional inquiry, and collaborative projects and committees.

• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree in Visual Arts Education preferred
• 3 or more years of relevant teaching experience preferred
• New York State Teacher Certification in Visual Arts Education
• Experience with integrating visual arts into the elementary curriculum
• Educational philosophy aligns with the mission and vision of Compass
• Previous success in raising academic achievement of students within an urban community
• Reflective practitioner in a state of constant professional growth and a willingness to share their craft with others
• Commitment to integrating sustainability and the arts into core curricular subjects
• Knowledge of the school neighborhood
• Experience with co‑teaching preferred
• Experience working with children with special needs in an Integrated Co‑Teaching classroom preferred
• Experience planning and teaching interdisciplinary units of study preferred
• Commitment to and knowledge of experiential and inquiry‑based teaching and learning
• Commitment to diverse learning environments
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience collaborating with children, families, colleagues, and administrators

• Teach visual arts classes to all grade levels
• Keep self and organization current with visual arts education and integration practices
• Plan and implement professional development for teachers, focusing on visual arts integration in the classroom
• Assist teachers in incorporating visual arts into their classroom culture, unit plans, and daily lesson plans
• Collaboratively plan and implement interdisciplinary units with grade‑level teams
• Supervise and support visual arts initiatives within the school
• Support school staff in designing aesthetically pleasing school environments
• Use NYS and National Learning Standards for the Arts to inform planning and assessment
• Use a variety of assessments to measure student learning and drive instruction
• Actively participate in Compass professional learning community (PLC)
• Use student performance…