SY 2026-27 Elementary School Art Teacher

At Nuasin Next Generation, we believe in the unlimited talent and intellectual potential of our scholars and our community. We cultivate this talent and intellectual potential through a progressive education that focuses on deep exploration, thoughtful questioning, relentless curiosity, and critical thinking. Nuasin Next Generation Charter School implements a progressive K-12 educational program and an unyielding commitment to cultivating our scholars’ innate intellectual talents to empower our graduates to achieve excellence in their postsecondary paths and make positive impacts on the broader community.

We are in search of motivated, mission-aligned individuals to join us in providing the scholars and families of the Highbridge section of the Bronx with the truly excellent school they need and deserve. We are looking for educators who believe in the talent and intellectual capabilities of our scholars and are excited to engage and ignite them in deep intellectual exploration of great ideas, problem-solving activities, and a complex understanding of academic content. Nuasin is a school and community that cares about your "why" and expects you to bring passion, commitment, and respect to our scholars daily.

About the Role

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develop workflows, effective lesson plans, and tests in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct and monitor scholars in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Build a classroom culture characterized by high academic and behavioral expectations, prioritizing a safe, caring, warm, and welcoming environment for scholars to learn and grow.
• Utilize restorative practices to build strong and meaningful relationships with scholars, families, and staff.
• Effectively prepare for all units, lessons, and assessments by using provided materials and making them your own.
• Engage scholars intellectually by maintaining high rigor, intellectual curiosity, high-quality discussions, and joy for learning.
• Use formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction, ensure mastery, and pivot when needed.
• Actively participate in grade-level meetings, content team meetings, collaborative planning, data analysis, and action planning.
• Innovate, challenge, and push excellence with your scholars at all times.
• Be an active leader and participate in daily advisories, homerooms, and culture blocks.
• Proactively communicate with families using effective communication techniques.
• Participate in professional development from leaders and peers that encourages constant reflection, adjustment, and growth.
• Take ownership of the academic and social progress of scholars, working actively to ensure constant progress and overcome setbacks.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, scholars, school leadership, and teachers.
• Actively participate in meetings (e.g., grade-level, data, coaching, professional growth) to drive student achievement.
• Advise parents or legal guardians on student progress, including achievements and methods for improvement, reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

Pay

The anticipated salary range is $70,000.00 to $100,000.00 for a candidate working in New York City. The salary offered will depend on factors such as years of experience, education, and certifications.