Secondary School ELA Teacher

Overview

The English Language Arts Teacher will create a supportive learning environment in which you will help your students meet their learning goals through CCSS. Through interesting and diverse methods, you’ll teach them the important aspects of the content while using a real-world lens, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. You’ll oversee their progress by tracking their assignments and exams to provide useful feedback.

WCPA teachers are results-driven educators with experience in and commitment to standards-based curriculum and the use of data and assessments to drive instructional decisions.

• 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 and executes innovative teaching and learning strategies to ensure a world-class and well-rounded education
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

• Current California teaching credential in related content
• 1 year of classroom teaching experience preferred
• Proficient in technology
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for courses taught
• Participates in the development and teaching of cross-curriculum projects that incorporate technology and/or digital arts into all subject areas
• Creates lesson plans aligned with CCSS and departmental standards
• Familiarity with growth mindset, project/inquiry-based learning, core competencies, and authentic assessment
• Proven record of developing clear and highly organized yearlong curriculum maps, units, and lesson plans tied to goals/objectives and student expectations
• Maintains a safe, organized classroom that supports students’ independent learning, collaboration, and choice
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques

Pay Range: $68,969.96 - $. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• For eligible employees, WCPA contributes 19% to CalSTRS. Alternatively, employees may participate in a 403(b) plan with up to 5% employer match (if not receiving CalSTRS contributions).
• Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.

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, 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 upon 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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