2022-23 Theater & Performing Arts Teacher Tk-8th Grade
Position Summary
Education for Change is looking for dynamic and visionary teachers who will engage students, parents, and other members of our learning community to ensure high student achievement. The teacher provides instructional leadership to students and actively participates in and contributes to a collaborative, results-oriented professional learning community. (S)he engages community partners and families in serving the whole child and ensuring ALL children achieve at high levels prepared to succeed in any setting. (S)he will know how to successfully work in an urban elementary school with a high English Learner and low-income population.
Responsibilities:
EFC believes that high quality instruction, and its continuous refinement, will lead to success for our students. We are looking for teachers who are highly effective in each of the following areas:
Data Driven Planning & Assessment
- Work with students in grades TK-5 to help them develop an understanding and appreciation for music and dance history, artists, and techniques including producing their own works
- Develop and implement effective daily and long-term music instructional plans and classroom activities aligned with student needs, California Music and Dance Standards, California Common Core standards, and EFC and school instructions, goals, and objectives
- Assess students regularly and analyze student results, both individually and in collaborative cycle of inquiry with colleagues and administrators.
- Use assessment results and student needs to inform and differentiate instruction
Classroom Learning Environment
- Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that ALL children can achieve at high levels prepared to succeed in any setting
- Provide a classroom climate and learning experiences that further our students’ social, emotional, physical and academic development
- Establish and maintain a positive, safe, and supportive classroom and school environment that values learning and achievement
- Demonstrate respect and understanding of students and families from diverse backgrounds
Instruction
- Facilitate a well-paced, scaffolded lesson cycle based on clear, well-communicated objectives and criteria for success.
- Use formative and summative assessments to adjust instruction
- Create multiple opportunities for students to engage critically with content in multiple modalities and levels of complexity
Professional Responsibilities
- Engage in critical reflection aimed at refining practice to increase effectiveness
- Collaborate with colleagues and work as a team to achieve shared goals
- Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs; when necessary, refer to appropriate resources, such as health and psychological services
- Actively participate in professional development opportunities and work closely with lead teachers, Principal, administrators, and coaches
- Utilize EFC professional development and personal initiative to focus on best practices in the field.
- Demonstrate team-building skills; establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Maintain accurate student records, including attendance
- Attend mandatory new hire professional development
- Support the mission, vision, and core values of Education for Change
Partnerships, Family, and Community
- Communicate regularly with students and families about classroom activities and student progress
- Involve students’ families as partners in their children’s education, providing resources and strategies for families to support their student’s success.
- Actively participate in key student events
Required Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience
- Content expertise in Art Education instruction to elementary school-aged students
- Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Single Subject in the subject area, or ability to attain one based on out of state certification
- CLAD, BCLAD, or English Language Learner Authorization
- Must possess a growth mindset and be able to use feedback to refine practice
- Experience with Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports, a plus
Other Qualifications
- Able to build immediate and caring rapport with children of all ages and from diverse backgrounds; some understanding of child growth and development
- Passion for teaching and working with students from urban communities, with specific knowledge and understanding of the needs of students from different experiences, languages and backgrounds
- Excellent organization, time management and follow up skills; high sense of commitment; ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively
- Must possess a growth mindset and be able to use feedback to refine practice
Desired Qualifications:
- At least two years of teaching experience
- Have a strong foundation in art theory and history
- Spanish language proficiency
EFC Core Values
- Connected- We continually work to build trusting relationships among students, families, staff, and the Oakland community at large. We are an all-hands-on-deck network driven by empathy. We value our collective identity and the individual identities of our community members and scholars such that we have a sense of collective ownership and responsibility for each other and for our scholars.
- Inclusive- We proactively disrupt predictable patterns of opportunity, power, privilege, and performance. We create an inclusive environment where multiple perspectives are not only valued but sought, where people from all backgrounds feel seen and heard and can thrive, and where we all feel a deep sense of accountability to our mission.
- Interdependent- Our success at every level is dependent on our individual and collective sustainability. To that end, we are transparent, creative, and collaborative problem-solvers who seek to build trusting relationships. We are curious and are open to new ideas while also putting systems in place to ensure continuity so that our employees can stay, grow, thrive, and help make good on our promise to our students and families.
- Learners- We support each other to develop and grow so that we can leverage our collective power, intelligence, and passion on behalf of our students. We lean on home-grown leaders who are rooted in our community. Individuals feel known and are provided opportunities to maximize their potential in alignment with their passions and goals.