Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

Art Teacher - Mt Carmel Guild Academy

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark  •  $55k - $65k/yr  •  West Orange, NJ (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

Teacher of Art

Mount Carmel Guild Academy | West Orange, NJ

Full-Time

Salary: $55,000–$65,000 annually

Mount Carmel Guild Academy is seeking a creative and compassionate Teacher of Art to provide engaging art instruction to students in grades Pre-K–12 within a private special education school setting. The Teacher of Art will introduce students to artistic techniques such as painting, sketching, design, and sculpture while encouraging creativity, self-expression, and the development of fine and gross motor skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate art lessons and activities
  • Demonstrate artistic methods, techniques, and procedures
  • Support students’ creativity, confidence, and self-expression
  • Develop activities that strengthen fine and gross motor skills
  • Contribute appropriate information to students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
  • Maintain accurate records and inventory of art supplies
  • Use the school-wide behavior management system to address student needs consistently
  • Communicate effectively with students, families, child study teams, and school staff
  • Provide classroom coverage when needed
  • Perform other duties assigned by the Principal

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Valid New Jersey Department of Education Teacher of Art certification required
  • Zero to one year of teaching experience required
  • Experience working with students with special needs is a plus

About Mount Carmel Guild Academy

Mount Carmel Guild Academy is a private, out-of-district special education school serving students in grades Pre-K–12. The Academy is operated by Mount Carmel Guild Schools Corporation and is located in West Orange, New Jersey.

Agency Mission

In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.

Benefits

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Employees may also be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.

Current Employees

Current employees must complete an Agency Internal Job Application Form, available in HR’s public folders in Outlook, and email the completed form to the agency address listed on the application.

Learn more and apply at www.ccannj.com.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, or military or veteran status.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

About Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

Tracing its roots to 1903, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark (CCAN) is the non-sectarian, not-for-profit social service corporation of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey. The agency’s mission statement is as follows: Catholic Charities as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark participates in the Church’s social mission by recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of all people and responding with sincere Christian compassion to the corporeal needs of the poor and marginalized. The service of Catholic Charities is inspired by faith in Jesus Christ, Sacred Scripture, and the continuing exposition of Catholic social teaching. Through these activities, Catholic Charities strives to assist individuals in need, strengthen families, and provide those it serves with an experience of God’s mercy.

This mission inspires us to pursue critical social goals: 1) To help feed the hungry and house the homeless; 2) To reach the isolated, the lonely and those with special needs; 3) To nurture the development of the young and strengthen relationships within families; 4) To assist the poor and the disabled to achieve economic participation; 5) To help immigrants attain the benefits of liberty in a new land; and, 6) To guide those in need to helpful community resources.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Newark, New Jersey
Year Founded
1976
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