Job Description

Position: Art Teacher (Visual Arts)
Location: Plainfield, NJ 07060
Type: Full-Time | W2 Position
Salary Range: $63,500 - $84,000 per year + comprehensive benefits
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP (2025-2026 School Year)
About the Role
Focused Staffing Group is seeking an innovative and inspiring Art Teacher (Visual Arts) to join one of our partner schools in Plainfield, NJ. This is a wonderful opportunity for a creative educator who believes in the power of the arts to shape confident, expressive, and well-rounded students.
We're looking for someone who can spark curiosity, encourage artistic risk-taking, and cultivate a welcoming studio environment where every student feels capable of becoming an artist.
Responsibilities
Build an inclusive, positive classroom culture that promotes creativity, respect, and artistic exploration.
Develop strong, supportive relationships with students and families that reflect high expectations and genuine care.
Plan and deliver rigorous, engaging, and standards-aligned visual arts instruction.
Differentiate lessons to support a wide range of learners, including students with IEPs, multilingual learners, and advanced artists.
Teach across multiple art mediums, balancing both creative process and technique.
Use portfolios, projects, and performance-based assessments to track student growth and guide instruction.
Maintain a safe, organized, and inspiring studio space that encourages collaboration and critical thinking.
Work closely with colleagues to integrate the arts across the curriculum and support whole-child development.
Lead the curation and display of student artwork for school events, exhibitions, and community celebrations.
Be present and fully engaged each day from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Qualifications
Valid New Jersey Teacher Certification or CE/CEAS in Art Education (required)
Bachelor's degree (required); Master's degree (preferred)
At least two years of teaching experience (preferred)
Strong communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills
Demonstrated ability to foster creativity and engagement across grade levels
Organized, reflective, and committed to continuous growth
Deep belief in equity, student potential, and the transformative impact of the arts
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off and holidays
Ongoing professional development and coaching
Supportive, mission-driven school community with opportunities to grow

Skills Required