Secondary School ELA Teacher (2026 - 2027)
About The Position
The English Language Arts Teacher will create a supportive learning environment in which you will help your students meet their learning goals through CCSS. Through interesting and diverse methods, you’ll teach them the important aspects of the content while using a real-world lens, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. You’ll oversee their progress by tracking their assignment and exams to provide useful feedback. WCPA teachers are results-driven educators with experience in and commitment to standards-based curriculum and the use of data and assessments to drive instructional decisions.
Requirements
- Current California teaching credential in related content
- 1 year of classroom teaching experience preferred
- Proficient in technology
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for courses taught
- Participates in the development and teaching of cross-curriculum projects that incorporate technology and/or digital arts into all subject areas.
- Creates lesson plans aligned with CCSS and departmental standards.
- Familiarity with growth mindset, project/inquiry-based learning, core competencies, and authentic assessment
- Proven record of developing clear and highly organized yearlong curriculum maps, units, and lesson plans tied to goals/objectives and student expectations
- Maintains a safe, organized classroom that supports students’ independent learning, collaboration, and choice.
- Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
Responsibilities
- Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
- Fosters a safe, culturally responsive, and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
- Creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned to our academic model, and designed to accelerate student learning and achievement
- Regularly engages in individual student case management by proactively making data-driven decisions
- Develops and executes innovative teaching and learning strategies to ensure a world-class and well-rounded education.
- Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community
- Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- medical coverage
- dental
- vision
- life insurance at no cost to the employee
- WCPA contributes 19% to CalSTRS
- Employees may participate in a 403(b) plan with up to 5% employer match (if not receiving CalSTRS contributions)
- Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
