Credential Art Facilitator/Teacher VAPA, Theatre

iLEAD California Charters•Lancaster, CA

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About The Position

The Facilitator plans, organizes, and implements an instructional program that guides and encourages learners to develop and fulfill their academic potential through Project-Based Learning. At iLEAD California, the Facilitator has the opportunity to create and tailor curriculum to learners’ needs. The role focuses on enriching instruction through project-based learning, differentiated and inquiry-based lessons, individualized support, and a safe, respectful, engaging learning environment. The Facilitator evaluates academic and social growth, maintains records, develops individual learning plans with learners and families, and collaborates with colleagues, school leaders, employees, and the parent community. The position also supports learner social-emotional development, participates in school and team activities, and represents iLEAD professionally. The role reports to the School Director and/or designee and is classified as Certificated/Exempt.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements.
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
Experience with the arts, such as music, art, media, or theater.
ELL Authorization or CLAD certificate.
Experience in an education setting and/or real-world experience demonstrating a non-traditional, flexible, open-minded, and collaborative approach.
Ability to problem-solve and multitask.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal 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 strong desire to make a difference for the future of iLEAD Schools’ learners.
California resident living within daily commuting distance of the campus.
Ability to adjust or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds in all directions.
Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures, precipitation, and/or wind when applicable.
Ability to navigate high-stress situations professionally and make informed, quick decisions.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and implement an instructional program using Project-Based Learning.
Enrich the curriculum by implementing a Project-Based Learning plan and 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 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 a family member.
Identify learner needs and cooperate with professional staff to assess and help address health, social-emotional, and learning problems.
Create an attractive learning environment using displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
Use a range of summative and formative assessment strategies consistent with course content and objectives.
Communicate and collaborate with department members on planning, assessment, and curriculum mapping.
Support iLEAD Schools’ leaders and employees in carrying out the organization’s mission, vision, values, and philosophy.
Represent iLEAD Schools and the school professionally in interactions and communications.
Communicate with school colleagues about discipline and academic concerns, and facilitate Advisory groups that support learners’ 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; establish links with parents and keep them informed about learner progress.
Participate in and assist with school events as required.
Take initiative and responsibility; work collaboratively in an innovative team environment; support team growth and a positive workplace culture; and pursue continuous professional improvement.
Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.
Communicate information in person, by telephone, and by computer; assess work for accuracy and thoroughness; read detailed documentation and analyze data; write professionally by hand and using computer software; and speak publicly to groups.
Travel by public transit or operate a vehicle for self-transportation between worksites when needed to support a school or education program.
Make informed, timely decisions in high-stress situations and supervise or manage workers and delegate when needed in project-management situations.