Art Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

Full-time - Entry Level

Rochester, NY

About the position

SANY's Citizenship and Science Academy of Rochester is excited to announce an opening for an Art Teacher for the 2025-2026 School Year. We are looking for dynamic, collaborative, flexible, and engaging educators. We have a great environment for new teachers and encourage experienced teachers to apply! Must be New York State Certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging lesson plans that conform to the charter’s curriculum, which is designed to meet the state’s core educational standards.
• Possess a strong understanding of Common Core standards and state learning standards.
• Have the ability to modify/redesign/develop curriculum as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to determine the charter’s requirement for the instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Be ready to prepare students for the standardized tests relevant to the content area.
• Have excellent content knowledge and pedagogy.
• Welcome the use of analytics and data to help drive instruction and promote learning.
• Appreciate regular feedback, accountability, and the rewards that come with doing a great job serving our students & communities.
• Have great classroom management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• NYS Certified Required.
• Experience with a diverse population of students or in an urban setting a plus.
• Prior teaching experience preferred and novice teachers encouraged to apply.
• Fingerprint clearance through NYS Department of Education.

Nice-to-haves

• Growth mindset, flexible and okay with change.
• Intrinsically motivated.
• Compassionate.
• A strong conviction that all students can succeed.
• The ability to take feedback well and immediately implement.
• Comfortable with the use of data and analytics to help drive instruction and promote learning.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, employee assistance program, and more!
• Enrollment in the NYS Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or 403 b employer match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Competitive salary.
• Professional development opportunities. Coaches and mentors in every building!
• Regular use and integration of technology in our classrooms and throughout our school, including IPADs, Chromebooks, internet, and apps.