Art Teacher 

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Teacher, Art.

Across the District, our staff maintain a clear focus on ensuring that every student in the city is enrolled in an excellent school that meets his or her unique needs. The District believes in the power of high expectations and the extraordinary potential of our students.

A teacher in the Camden City School District will serve as a classroom leader who works to provide exceptional instruction that affords all students the opportunity to excel academically and meet grade level standards. The teacher will bring content-specific expertise to their instructional planning and delivery that equips students with the skills necessary to become informed, successful citizens in a global economy. The teacher will collaborate closely with other staff members to ensure that all students receive outstanding support and services. Through this role, the teacher will work relentlessly to increase student achievement levels by consistently setting rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students, monitoring progress towards these goals through data analysis, and adjusting course when necessary. The teacher will work to actively build positive and beneficial relationships with parents, guardians and community members in order to positively impact their students' academic performance.

Requirements and Qualifications Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
2. Valid New Jersey Instructional (Teacher's) Certificate in Art
   1. Art Teacher (Endorsement Code 1200)
3. Prior experience teaching low-income students in an urban setting (strongly preferred)
4. A valid driver's license with current insurance and valid vehicle registration
5. Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status                                                                                                                         

Role & Responsibilities Major roles and responsibilities include:

1. Serving as a classroom leader by providing high quality, differentiated instruction to students
2. Setting rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students and investing students in these goals
3. Implementing and effectively modifying instruction aligned to the district's educational goals by focusing on high standards and achievement for all students
4. Designing and implementing high-quality, thorough lesson, unit and long-term plans that equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to master daily objectives and grade level standards
5. Co-planning with Special Education Teachers when necessary to ensure that the academic and behavioral needs of each student are met
6. Continuously tracking student achievement data and using the data to inform instructional planning and delivery
7. Preparing, leveraging and delivering constructive feedback to students aimed at improving their academic performance
8. Consistently implementing and enforcing rules and consequences in the classroom setting and school-wide
9. Providing continuous evaluation of student progress that is consistent with district established goals and policies, and clearly communicating this progress to all necessary stakeholders
10. Maintaining, monitoring, and reporting students' grade and attendance records
11. Taking personal responsibility for students' mastery of academic standards
12. Effectively and innovatively incorporating technological resources into classroom lessons
13. Committing to continual professional growth that leads students to achieve the greatest learning gains
14. Communicating effectively with students, families and colleagues in order to invest all stakeholders in the learning process
15. Attending and actively participating in all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings
16. Will be required to support projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis

The Teacher may also take on other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and/or their designee.

An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following and/or have experience with:

1. A commitment to the success of all Camden students, specifically to raising the academic achievement of children in high-poverty communities
2. An unwavering commitment to ensuring all students leave school with the skills necessary to succeed in life and further education and/or training
3. A genuine belief that all students can achieve at high levels when they have access to high quality instruction and resources
4. A drive to improve the minds and characters of students inside and outside of school
5. A desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities to learn
6. A demonstrated ability to use data to inform instruction
7. Exemplary oral and written communication skills
8. Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills
9. Preferred experience implementing co-teaching models
10. Exceptional classroom management skills
11. An ability to critically assess challenges and identify effective instructional or behavioral solutions that support the success of each individual student
12. An ability to successfully differentiate instruction in order to meet the needs of all students, including those who are classified as Special Education or English Language Learners
13. Evidence of self-motivation
14. An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
15. A willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education
16. An ability to demonstrate the qualities of flexibility and grit through past experiences

Core Values We are seeking individuals who will exemplify the district's core values:

1. Respect and Humility: We serve our community by recognizing the strengths, experiences, and perspectives of others. We humbly recognize our own limitations and incorporate lessons we gain from our reflective practice.
2. Evidence-based: We use evidence to inform decisions and to ensure that we are accountable to our students and families.
3. Communication & Collaboration: We communicate openly and work collaboratively, recognizing that getting to the best possible decisions requires input from others. Honest communications build trust and establish a community that assumes best intentions.
4. Solutions-oriented: With respect for the complexity of this work and the history that precedes us, we focus on persistence, resourcefulness, and inclusiveness to drive toward solutions.

Physical Demands: The following physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

• Sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear for extended periods for various tasks.
• Use hands and arms to reach, handle, and operate tools, computers, or controls.
• Lift and carry items necessary for job performance.
• Use close, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and adjust focus as needed.

Environmental Demands:

The following environmental conditions are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Possible exposure to a range of childhood and adult illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Work performed in heated, air-conditioned, ventilated facilities.
• Moderate to high at times, noise level especially during school hours, assemblies or events.
• Frequent interruptions from calls, walk-ins and urgent requests.
• Possible exposure to cleaning agents, instructional materials, and equipment-related chemicals.

Additional Information

• Reports To: Principal or a designee appointed by the Principal
• Evaluated By: Principal or a designee appointed by the Principal
• Salary Range: Teacher's Salary Guide
• Employment Period: Ten-month, tenurable position
• Union Affiliation: Camden Education Associate (CEA)

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, including spouse, child and family coverage
• Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (TPAF)
• Optional pre-tax benefits available, including flexible spending accounts for childcare, healthcare and transportation

Starting Minimum Salary: $61,857.00

Starting Maximum Salary: $96,457.00

Residency Requirement

Under New Jersey's "New Jersey First Act" (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7), all employees of New Jersey public school districts must maintain bona fide New Jersey residency as a condition of employment. Candidates must already reside in New Jersey or establish residency within the required timeframe after hire. Current employees who were hired on or before September 1, 2011areexemptfrom this requirement and may continue to reside outside the state. In limited circumstances, applicants may request a residency waiver through the state's Employee Residency Review Committee if they can demonstrate critical need or hardship; approval is not guaranteed.

THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER 

(Pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval)

Camden City School District is a regular school district located in Camden County with 16 schools, 685 teachers and 5,826 students. Total Revenue is $457,416,000 and is trending flat. Camden City School District spends $42,733 per student per year on instruction.