Job Abstract

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Teacher of Art assists with implementing the New Jersey Department of Education Core Curriculum Content Standards while providing a well-developed senior and junior high school level program in Art for classified pupils.  Incorporates the organization's Mission, Values, and Service Standard Behavior guidelines in the fulfillment of all duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Teacher of Art at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

1. Provide well-constructed Art lessons that meet the proficiency levels and requirements of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Art.
2. Lessons should have clearly stated objectives, builds on previous learning and relates to future lessons that contain a summary of key points.
3. Prepare lesson plans that reflect a logical sequence of learning objectives and activities that reflect the National and New Jersey State curriculum standards in Art.
4. Utilizes a variety of learning materials and activities and utilizes discussion and questioning techniques effectively.
5.Assesses and monitors students' progress frequently and by appropriate means, feedback, and modifying the lesson as needed.
6. Reports accurate and relevant information regarding student progress and achievement at conferences, IEP meetings, drafts PLAAFP's, on report cards, on progress reports and to administrative staff as needed.
7. Participates in school-based committees in developing programming and curriculum for the students.
8. Contributes to the overall school environment with displays of art related work projects.
9. Provides clearly articulated behavioral expectations to students and provides students with feedback and reinforcement regarding their behavior.
10. Applies the school-wide behavior rewards program and behavioral contracts as directed.
11. Enforces school rules consistently and contributes to the maintenance of a safe and orderly environment.
12. Maintains constructive relationships with other staff members.
13. Maintains positive and appropriate relationships with students.
14.Seeks assistance from appropriate personnel whenever student related or school related problems occur.
15. Implements student-related intervention plans and other plans related to the daily operation of the program as directed by an administrator.
16. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
17. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Art or related field.
2. Minimum three (3) years experience as a Teacher.
3. NJDOE Criminal History Review.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. NJDOE Teacher of Art or NJDOE Teacher of Art Certificate of Eligibility.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

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