Middle School Digital Art Teacher

The NYC Charter School for Computer Engineering & Innovations

Shameeka Marie Gonzalez-Gamboa, Board

ChairpersonDerick Spaulding, CEO

Santiago Taveras, Principal

Chris Mastrocola, Assistant Principal

Denise Loimon, Assistant Principal

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AECI 2: The NYC Charter School for Computer Engineering & Innovation

Position Available: Middle School Digital Art Teacher

In September 2019, AECI2 opened its doors to meet the overwhelming applicant waitlist of students wanting to continue in the AECI Network model of schooling in the South Bronx. AECI2 students explore the skills, knowledge, and practical experiences leading to college and a career focused in the computer engineering and innovation industry. Through collaboration with industry partners, post-secondary institutions, apprenticeships and themed project-based learning, our students gain exposure to “real world” careers and college-preparatory learning experiences in the computer sciences. This position is open for the 2026-2027 school year.

The AECI Charter Schools Network is currently looking for a dynamic Middle School Digital Art Teacher to lead AECI2 and its school community to advanced levels of science success for its students. We work extensively with our teachers through coaching support, technology support and providing meaningful yet timely feedback to support instructional practice. Our teachers receive additional instructional and curriculum support through our collaborative partnership with Teachers College at Columbia University.

Middle School Digital Art Teacher Role: Builder of Digital Worlds & Visual Storyteller

You will cultivate not just artists and designers, but young creators fluent in the poetry of pixels and digital tools. Your mission is to help students turn ideas into images, stories into digital worlds, and imagination into craft. You’ll teach them that technology is not just a screen – it is a canvas – and that their creative voice can shape how the world is seen.

Responsibilities include:

● Collaboratively plan with teachers, counselors, and support staff to meet the needs of our students

● Provide a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of students

● Plan units and lessons for all classes that will develop skills aligning to NYS learning standards

● Attend and contribute to periodic history department meetings to discuss progress, resources, and enhanced opportunities for science-related resources

● Attend and actively participate in student IEP meetings when necessary

● Provide written and verbal information/data regarding IEP annual and triennial reviews

● Review/grade student work and provide frequent meaningful feedback to improve student skills

● Maintain student grades and projects in an online student information system (PowerSchool) on a weekly basis

● Incorporate literacy into all instructional activities

The NYC Charter School for Computer Engineering & Innovations

Shameeka Marie Gonzalez-Gamboa, Board Chairperson

Derick Spaulding, CEO

Santiago Taveras, Principal

Chris Mastrocola, Assistant Principal

Denise Loimon, Assistant Principal

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● Develop relationships and consistently communicate with students’ families

Other Professional Responsibilities:

● Ensure the safety of all students at all times

● Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, as needed, such as hallway monitoring, supervision of extracurricular activities and dismissal

● Assist in moving students to proper locations during fire drills, special assemblies and events

● Attend Common Planning Time meetings either by grade or content before and after school

● Occasional Saturday attendance will be required for small group instruction for struggling students.

● Keep accurate and organized records for student attendance and progress ● Provide tutoring to small student groups as needed

● Occasional Saturday attendance will be required for small group tutoring or Regents workshops Any teachers working Saturdays will receive a stipend for additional compensation

● Chaperone students on one overnight trip

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred)

• Middle School experience preferred but not required
• Valid New York State Certification or accepted to a certification program within 1 year of teaching Familiarity with Smart Board, Google Classroom, and other current instructional technology
• Urban teaching experience/student teaching or other similar experience in an urban setting preferred
• Desire to work in a student-centered environment
• Ability to work well with colleagues
• Ability to communicate effectively and often with parents and families
• Belief that all students can learn and achieve at high levels

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience and certification(s) $71,314.00- $98,055.00 USD

Note: All level 1 interviews will be held online using a Zoom platform. Level 2 and 3 interviews will be done in person.

Interested candidates may send resume and cover letter to:

[email protected] - Topic line: Middle Digital Art Teacher

The NYC Charter School for Computer Engineering & Innovations

Shameeka Marie Gonzalez-Gamboa, Board Chairperson

Derick Spaulding, CEO

Santiago Taveras, Principal

Chris Mastrocola, Assistant Principal

Denise Loimon, Assistant Principal

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AECI2 Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual preferences or mental or physical disability

Pay: $71,314.00 - $98,055.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person