Art Teacher (Elementary) (22-23SY - Lighthouse)

$52,000 - $100,000/Yr

Lighthouse Community Public Schools - Alameda, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Alameda, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Art Teacher (Elementary) at Lighthouse Community Public Schools is responsible for delivering engaging and culturally responsive art education to elementary students. This role emphasizes the importance of fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment while ensuring that students are actively engaged in their learning. The teacher will collaborate with colleagues, utilize data to drive instruction, and contribute to the overall mission of preparing students for future success as lifelong changemakers.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of elementary Art class and lead a grade-level Crew/Advisory each day.
• Plan, internalize, and implement effective, grade-level standards-based curriculum, units, and lessons that are learner-driven and modified for diverse learners.
• Utilize, collect, and analyze rigorous, student-engaged assessments to identify and address students' areas of growth and mastery of learning objectives.
• Build and maintain a supportive and learning-centered classroom culture that includes all students, particularly those with IEPs and from underserved backgrounds.
• Create positive relationships with students and families to foster a collaborative learning community.
• Engage in professional development and reflect on teaching practices to improve student outcomes.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Appropriate California Teaching Credential required.
• Deep knowledge of California Common Core State Standards and curriculum planning preferred.
• 2+ years teaching urban youth with transformational results preferred.
• Familiarity navigating educational platforms.
• Experience teaching in a progressive school model.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $52,000 to $100,000 per year.
• 100% employee health coverage and 50% for dependents.
• 8% employer-matching for retirement program.
• Medical and dependent FSA options.