Graphic Design Teacher

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to become a Teacher at Integration Charter Schools (ICS). This role plays a pivotal role in our vibrant learning community, providing innovative pathways to college while fully integrating students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Craft and deliver captivating lessons that engage and energize students across various subjects, enriching their educational journey.
• Address the learning needs of all learners in your classroom.
• Create independent learning opportunities for students.
• Deliver high-quality content in the assigned content area, integrating Social Emotional instructional practices.
• Tailor teaching methods to meet the unique learning needs of every student, ensuring no one is left behind on their educational journey.
• Lead by example, demonstrating your passion for learning and instilling it in our students, nurturing their growth and development.
• Design and deliver a comprehensive Graphic Design and Digital Arts curriculum, including digital illustration, branding, visual communication, and multimedia design.
• Teach foundational and advanced skills in digital citizenship, AI use in design, and ethical creative practices.
• Differentiate instruction to support a range of learners, including students new to digital tools and those ready for advanced design challenges.
• Create a predictable, physically, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environment for all stakeholders (students, family members, teachers and staff).
• Use the principles of ICS to manage conflicts and redirect undesired behavior.
• Hold a high bar for effort, persistence and quality of work.
• Provide structured opportunities for peer critique and feedback cycles to strengthen student work and communication skills.
• Create and champion an inclusive environment where students are valued; fostering a sense of belonging within our vibrant educational community.
• Manage and maintain a 3D Arts and Design Lab, including 3D printers and related equipment.
• Support integration of design and technology across content areas through collaboration with colleagues.
• Lead or support extracurricular opportunities such as design clubs, robotics, or innovation-based programs.

Qualifications & Competencies

• A Bachelor's degree in Education or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Ability to become certified in the state of New York and pass the state licensure exam – if not already a certified teacher!
• Exhibit patience, empathy, and the ability to motivate students toward their full potential.
• Experience teaching graphic design in a school setting.
• Possess exceptional communication skills, empowering you to convey complex ideas in relatable terms.
• Collaborative attitude toward teaching and learning.
• A “whatever it takes” attitude, one that is centered in the notion of “children first”.
• Belief in every student’s limitless potential.
• Embrace and celebrate diversity, creating an inclusive classroom environment that reflects the dynamic nature of our community.