Job Description

Wonderful College Prep Academy (WCPA) is a free public charter school, located on two, new state-of-the-art campuses, TK through Grade 12 in Delano, CA serving 2000 students, and TK through Grade 12 in Lost Hills, CA serving over 400 students. The longer school day and extended school year give our students an academic edge, preparing them for college and beyond.

The Art Teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
• Culture of Excellence : Fosters a safe, culturally responsive, and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
• Teaching and Learning: Creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned to our academic model, and designed to accelerate student learning and achievement
• Data & Assessment: Regularly engages in individual student case management, by proactively making data-driven decisions
• Innovation: Develops aesthetic understandings and appreciation; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art.
• Professional Growth : Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community
• Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events
• Art Background and Curriculum : **** Maintains an organized system for art supply storage, provides a curriculum that supports critical thinking and problem-solving, knows a variety of art mediums, and has ceramic knowledge.
• Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history,
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in art or similar subject ** , required**.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university, preferred.
• Current California Teaching Credential.
• Classroom teaching experience, preferred.

Skills and Traits:

• Commitment to our organization's mission and educational philosophy
• Entrepreneurial spirit capable of managing many complex tasks with competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Self-reflective individual who solicits performance feedback and constructive criticism
• Flexible and adaptable, open to new ideas and adjusts plans to meet changing needs
• Ability to solve problems strategically and independently
• Meets professional commitments in a timely manner

_ Pay Range: $64,178 - $103,785. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience._

Additional Information

Compensation:

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience, which includes generous performance bonuses.
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee. We also offer an optional 403b, with company match, as a supplement to STRS retirement pension. In addition, employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.

Quality of Life in the Central Valley:

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, a low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer.

Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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