Secondary School Teacher (Social Studies)

Wonderful College Prep Academy

Secondary School Teacher (Social Studies)

Delano, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The secondary social sciences teacher will be responsible for developing each student's interest in and ability to express creatively visually, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines.

    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 students' talents in the art field.
    • 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

    Pay Range: $64,444 - $107,510. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in art or a similar subject ** , required**
    • A Master's degree from an accredited college or university, preferred
    • Current California Teaching Credential, required
    • 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

    Additional Information

    • 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
    • Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.

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