Art Teacher (Elementary) (IMMEDIATE)

Lighthouse Community Charter Public Schools - Oakland, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Oakland, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Art Teacher (Elementary) at Lighthouse Community Public Schools is responsible for delivering high-quality art education to elementary students while fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. This role emphasizes the importance of anti-racist education, community building, and student-centered learning, aiming to empower traditionally underserved students of color to achieve their academic and personal goals. The teacher will engage in collaborative practices, utilize data-driven instruction, and contribute to the overall mission of preparing students for college and careers 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 African-American boys, students with trauma, and students with IEPs.
• Create positive relationships with students and families to foster a community of collaborative learners.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Appropriate California Teaching Credential or commitment to acquire one.
• Valid Certificate of Clearance verifying professional fitness for all CA teachers of record required.
• Deep knowledge of California Common Core State Standards and mastery-based learning preferred.
• 2+ years teaching urban youth with transformational results preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity navigating educational platforms.
• Experience teaching in a progressive school model.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• 100% employee health coverage/50% for dependents
• 8% employer-matching for retirement program
• Medical and dependent FSA
• Competitive salary and generous health benefits.