Art Teacher

Job Description

Who Our Client Is:

Our client is a diverse, non-profit, human services organization which includes approved private schools for students with disabilities and unmatched services for children and adults of all ages. Built on a solid foundation of core values, providing safety, possessing compassion, and promoting individuality, they strive to improve the life of every individual served. Their goal is to ensure that each individuals needs are met, and customized services are provided and partnered with passionate, committed, and talented professionals in a safe environment. Over 440 individuals are currently employed by our client and this dedicated and talented staff provides services to over 1,800 individuals. Over the course of its history, they have evolved, driving positive change through innovative development and expansion of services providing new opportunities throughout their community embracing differences and improving lives.

What Our Client Needs:

Our client is looking for an Art Teacher. Teachers function under the supervision of the principal.They organize an appropriate educational program following student IEPs.They implement artistic activities to develop students individual development in perceptual and social/emotional behavior.The Art teacher provides appropriate and consistent services to the student, helping to implement educational activities.

What Youll Do:

Encourages individuals as well as groups in utilizing art as a means of developing self- expression, fine motor skills, cognitive and social development

Introduces art media and techniques allowing for decision making, sensory experimentation and integration

Develops effective classroom management system

Organizes classroom environment/lessons effectively to meet students needs

Utilizes appropriate art methods/materials to help student succeed

Orders/utilizes art supplies and equipment

Organizes/utilizes art center and displays student work

Maintains progress reports to evaluate student growth, behavior and needs

Encourages parent/teacher/student relationships

Maintains/turns in lesson plans weekly to the principal

Controls classroom in a structured/non-authoritarian way

Disciplines students while encouraging positive self-growth rather than punishment

Attends yearly Primary Restraint Technique (PRT) training.

Responsible for any miscellaneous duties as assigned

What Youll Need:

Bachelor's Degree

1- 3 Years Experience

NJ Teacher Certification

Experience with children, art skills and communication skills

Art Certification (Preferred but not required)

What They Offer:

All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits on the first day of the month after their date of hire:

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

401k

Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program, SwiftMD telemedicine, pre-paid legal services, discount programs and financial wellness planning.