Elementary Visual or Performing Arts Teacher, #1163: Ingenium Barack Obama Charter School, Compton, CA

• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Ingenium Schools
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, Ingenium Schools’ philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives in connection with Ingenium’s Signature Practices
• Continuously maintain and improve professional competence
• Attend mandatory trainings, professional meetings, and educational conferences, as required

• Build relationships with all students that demonstrate mutual respect and compassion
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior, measuring progress through individual and class goal setting
• Involve students in the process of the classroom including: creating a class Code of Cooperation, creating classroom procedures, and conflict resolution strategies
• Create a safe, developmentally appropriate classroom environment conducive to learning and based on student interests and goals
• Incorporate restorative justice and PBIS practices and implement social emotional learning curriculum
• Implement and support school/organizational policies governing student life and conduct
• Utilize educational technology including GoogleApps for Education to enhance learning experiences

• Design, implement, and monitor the learning experiences of each student.
• Explain and demonstrate art techniques and art history
• Displays a passion for and loves sharing that passion with children
• Develop a scope and sequence of CA art standards and select those most important to skill-building over time
• Lessons should be fun, meaningful, and engaging
• Art 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 interests
• Prepare and implement intervention programs for students requiring extra help
• In harmony with curriculum goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students daily
• Prepare art materials and classroom for class activities
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, and guide students in learning from activities

• Provide frequent and timely feedback to students and parents on student behavior
• Maintain and accurate and complete student records as required by law and Ingenium Schools’ policies (e.g., student attendance)
• Maintain student confidentiality

• Confer with students and parents outside of the instructional day to resolve students’ behavioral and/or academic issues, as needed
• Maintain and improve professional competence and participate in professional development opportunities
• Actively participate in team meetings and serve on staff committees, school-wide events, parent workshops, and community partnership events
• Assist with school/organizational events, general supervision, extra-curricular support, tutoring, etc., as needed
• Perform related duties as assigned

• Highly effective teaching strategies for all student subgroups
• Physical skills and abilities of students from grades TK-5 to know what students can do developmentally
• Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose and produce fine art in varied mediums
• California Common Core State Standards curriculum and instruction
• Principles and methods of curriculum design
• Effective measurements of learning/assessments, including diagnostic, formative and summative, performance tasks and project evaluation
• English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Mathematics, including arithmetic, geometry, algebra, etc.
• Child cognitive development and learning styles
• Learning and motivational strategies that extend all students towards high academic and personal achievement
• Computer application and Internet search skills

• Work independently as a single specialist
• Establish a culture of high expectations based on the belief that all students can be successful
• Develop and implement profound learning experiences, lesson plans, and classroom activities based on the principles and theories of fine art
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative student data; create and track efficacy of data-driven action plans
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement student learning
• Effectively collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community
• Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged, productive, and safe
• Maintain positive attitude
• Maintain regular attendance

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Valid California teaching credential or permit required
• English Language Learner Authorization required
• CPR/First Aid (provided by Ingenium post-hire)

• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Ability to communicate and comprehend orally and in writing
• Near and far vision
• Selective attention: ability to concentrate on a task without being distracted
• Time sharing: ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information
• Memorization: ability to remember information such as words, numbers, and procedures
• Problem Sensitivity: ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• Deductive and inductive reasoning skills
• Ability to plan and deliver effective instruction to students
• Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Some kneeling, squatting, bending, required
• Dexterity of hands to demonstrate activities is required
• Mathematical reasoning
• Ability to use a computer, mouse, and monitor
• Ability to use computer software and timely respond to emails

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