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Coney Island Prep · 3 months ago

2026-2027 High School Art Teacher

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$71K/yr - $98K/yr

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is a college preparatory school located in Brooklyn, dedicated to fostering the creative potential of every scholar. The High School Art Teacher will create standards-aligned curriculum, teach rigorous lesson plans, and maintain a supportive environment that encourages creativity and self-expression.

Education

Responsibilities

Create standards-aligned curriculum and content

On a daily basis, teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate as needed

Communicate effectively with all scholars, their families, and staff

Commit to a culture of consistently implementing school-wide systems, structures, and procedures

Eradicate the effects of racism, poverty and other forms of oppression in our school community by making resources, opportunities, support systems, and classrooms equitable and accessible for all our stakeholders

Analyze and action plan using instructional and culture data to improve teaching practice and strengthen student outcomes

Be proactive in creating a positive, structured, results-oriented and fun learning environment that supports the needs of students with various abilities and experiences

Participate in school community responsibilities such as lunch duty, dismissal and hallway duties, daily homeroom, bi-weekly advisory groups, weekly content and grade team meetings, whole-staff professional development, lesson internalization and practice, and office hours once a week

Qualification

NYS teaching certificationDegree’s degreeCultural competenciesOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsConflict resolutionTeam collaborationRelationship building

Required

Passion for education and a dedication to Coney Island Prep's mission, beliefs, and values and its commitment to anti-racism

Steadfast belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice

Bachelor's degree and NYS teaching certification required, Master's degree strongly preferred; we offer $2,000 towards the completion of a Master's degree and NY State certification within two years of employment

Cultural competencies to work in low-income communities and a willingness to examine your beliefs and biases across lines of difference

Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills; timeliness; accuracy; consistent and regular communication; and ability to meet deadlines

Culturally responsive and age-appropriate conflict resolution skills

Self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow and develop

A positive, solution-oriented attitude and drive for excellence

Eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a team

A strong track record of building positive relationships with families, students and staff, while demonstrating value towards diversity and inclusivity