Credential Art Facilitator/Teacher VAPA, Theatre

iLEAD California Charters•Lancaster, CA

12d•$64,500 - $110,000

About The Position

The Facilitator plans, organizes, and implements an instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages learners to develop and fulfill their academic potential through Project-Based Learning. Unlike settings that require teachers to follow a fixed curriculum, this role has the opportunity to create and tailor curriculum to learners’ needs. The position focuses on art and related areas such as music, media, and theatre, and supports learners’ academic, social, and emotional growth. The Facilitator reports to the School Director and/or designee and is classified as certificated and exempt.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, including all coursework needed to meet credential requirements.
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
Experience with the arts, such as music, art, media, or theatre.
ELL Authorization or CLAD certificate.
Experience in an educational setting and/or real-world experience demonstrating a non-traditional, flexible, open-minded, and collaborative approach.
Ability to problem-solve and multitask.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-based, fast-paced environment.
Passion for and support of the organization’s mission and vision, and a desire to make a difference for the future of iLEAD Schools.
California residency and ability to commute daily to the campus.
Ability to communicate information in person, by telephone, and using a computer; read detailed documentation and analyze data; write professionally by hand and with computer software; and speak publicly to small and large groups.
Ability to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work; make informed, timely decisions in high-stress situations; and supervise or manage workers and delegate in project-management situations.
Ability to perform sedentary work primarily involving sitting or standing and to adjust or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds in all directions.
When needed to support a school or education program, ability to travel by public transit and operate a vehicle for self-transportation between worksites.
Ability to work outdoors when needed in high temperatures above 90°F, low temperatures below 60°F, precipitation, and/or wind.

Responsibilities

Enrich the curriculum by implementing Project-Based Learning.
Provide planned learning experiences that motivate learners and make effective use of instructional time.
Plan, map, develop, and implement rigorous, differentiated, inquiry-based lessons and instructional materials; provide individualized and small-group instruction tailored to learners’ needs.
Create a safe, trusting, respectful, engaging, and learner-created classroom environment, with effective classroom management.
Evaluate learners’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, prepare progress reports, and develop an Individual Learning Plan for each learner in collaboration with the learner and family member.
Identify learners’ needs and work with professional staff to assess and address health, social-emotional, and learning problems.
Create an attractive and functional learning environment using displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
Use a range of summative and formative assessment strategies aligned with course content and objectives.
Communicate and collaborate with department members on planning, assessment, and curriculum mapping.
Support and collaborate with school leaders and employees to carry out iLEAD Schools’ mission, vision, values, and philosophy.
Represent iLEAD Schools professionally in interactions and communications.
Collaborate with school colleagues on discipline and academic concerns.
Facilitate Advisory groups to promote social and emotional health and development.
Attend and contribute constructively to team, school, and company collaborations.
Maintain current records of assessment, attendance, planning, and parent communication.
Build relationships with the parent community and keep parents informed about learner progress.
Participate in and assist with school events as required.
Take initiative and responsibility for work; contribute to a collaborative, team-based, innovative environment and support team growth.
Seek continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through professional development and other learning activities.
Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.