Elementary Visual or Performing Arts Teacher, #1162: Ingenium Barack Obama Charter School, Compton,

Salary: $66,000 (DOE)TK-5th Art and Extra Curricular TeacherJOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Art Teacher (TK-5th) Schedule: 40 hrs/week minimumJob Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: ExemptReports to: Principal Pay: Starting $66,000 (DOE); Salary ScaleSpecial: Onsite working position; Requires weekendwork, nights and early mornings, and as needed;**Salary is contingent upon a teacher having a full credential in the specified subject-matter. The starting base for a teacher without a full credential starts at $63,000/year **ABOUT INGENIUM SCHOOLSIngenium Schools is creating communities where everyone experiences joy and meaning in learning. We prepare our students to be the best learners, leaders, and collaborators by empowering them with the capacity and tools to continually improve themselves and the world around them. Since 2009, Ingenium Schools has helped students build confidence, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning with the Ingenium Learning System, an easily replicable, standards-based educational model that promotes personal mastery. Ingenium Schools currently operates several charter schools, serving students throughout Los Angeles County.POSITION SUMMARY:Teaching at Ingenium means you are part of a family. Building relationships with students, families, and each other is essential to our work. Teachers regularly communicate and collaborate in grade level, department, and school teams as well as with families to support all students academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success.Teaching at Ingenium means empowering oneself and others. We believe that when learners are encouraged to take ownership over their educational experience, they attain higher levels of meaning and joy. Learners are supported in analyzing data and setting goals to work on continually improving individual, small group, class, grade-level, department, and school performance.Teaching at Ingenium means serving diverse communities and student groups. Ingenium teachers acknowledge the strengths of the school communities they serve and incorporate culturally responsive teaching into their practice. An Ingenium teacher modifies and differentiates to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & JOB DUTIES:KEY CONTRIBUTIONSSupport the mission, vision, and core values of Ingenium SchoolsStrive to implement, by instruction and action, Ingenium Schools philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives in connection with Ingeniums Signature PracticesContinuously maintain and improve professional competenceAttend mandatory trainings, professional meetings, and educational conferences, as requiredCLASSROOM CULTUREBuild relationships with all students that demonstrate mutual respect and compassionEncourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior, measuring progress through individual and class goal settingInvolve students in the process of the classroom including: creating a class Code of Cooperation, creating classroom procedures, and conflict resolution strategiesCreate a safe, developmentally appropriate classroom environment conducive to learning and based on student interests and goalsIncorporate restorative justice and PBIS practices and implement social emotional learning curriculumImplement and support school/organizational policies governing student life and conductUtilize educational technology including GoogleApps for Education to enhance learning experiencesACADEMICDesign, implement, and monitor the learning experiences of each student.Explain and demonstrate art techniques and art historyDisplays a passion for and loves sharing that passion with childrenDevelop a scope and sequence of CA art standards and select those most important to skill-building over timeLessons should be fun, meaningful, and engagingArt curriculum should build over time (not repeat) through the grades (the art teacher will teach all grade levels (TK-5th) each year, so curriculum must build)Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods: lecture, discussion, demonstration, student-led instruction, etc.Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students differing needs and interestsPrepare and implement intervention programs for students requiring extra helpIn harmony with curriculum goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students dailyPrepare art materials and classroom for class activitiesPlan and supervise class projects, field trips, and guide students in learning from activitiesDATA DRIVENProvide frequent and timely feedback to students and parents on student behaviorMaintain and accurate and complete student records as required by law and Ingenium Schools policies (e.g., student attendance)Maintain student confidentialityCOLLABORATIONConfer with students and parents outside of the instructional day to resolve students behavioral and/or academic issues, as neededMaintain and improve professional competence and participate in professional development opportunitiesActively participate in team meetings and serve on staff committees, school-wide events, parent workshops, and community partnership eventsAssist with school/organizational events, general supervision, extra-curricular support, tutoring, etc., as neededPerform related duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESKNOWLEDGE OF:Highly effective teaching strategies for all student subgroupsPhysical skills and abilities of students from grades TK-5 to know what students can do developmentallyKnowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose and produce fine art in varied mediumsCalifornia Common Core State Standards curriculum and instructionPrinciples and methods of curriculum designEffective measurements of learning/assessments, including diagnostic, formative and summative, performance tasks and project evaluationEnglish language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammarMathematics, including arithmetic, geometry, algebra, etc.Child cognitive development and learning stylesLearning and motivational strategies that extend all students towards high academic and personal achievementComputer application and Internet search skillsABILITY TO:Work independently as a single specialistEstablish a culture of high expectations based on the belief that all students can be successfulDevelop and implement profound learning experiences, lesson plans, and classroom activities based on the principles and theories of fine artAnalyze qualitative and quantitative student data; create and track efficacy of data-driven action plansCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingUse computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement student learningEffectively collaborate with colleagues, parents, and communityManage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged, productive, and safeMaintain positive attitudeMaintain regular attendanceJOB QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Bachelors DegreeREQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:Valid California teaching credential or permit requiredEnglish Language Learner Authorization requiredCPR/First Aid (provided by Ingenium post-hire)WORKING CONDITIONSENVIRONMENT:Majority of duties performed indoors in a classroom; some activities require outdoor supervisionPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to lift 40 poundsAbility to communicate and comprehend orally and in writingNear and far visionSelective attention: ability to concentrate on a task without being distractedTime sharing: ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of informationMemorization: ability to remember information such as words, numbers, and proceduresProblem Sensitivity: ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrongDeductive and inductive reasoning skillsAbility to plan and deliver effective instruction to studentsAbility to walk and/or stand for extended periods of timeSome kneeling, squatting, bending, requiredDexterity of hands to demonstrate activities is requiredMathematical reasoningAbility to use a computer, mouse, and monitorAbility to use computer software and timely respond to emails

Salary : $63,000 - $66,000