Art Teacher

Organization Overview Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools is comprised of a non-profit network of public charter schools designed to significantly increase high school graduation rates, college entrance, and college graduation rates for underserved students in North-East Los Angeles, and the North-East San Fernando Valley.

Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high-quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low-achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students. We uplift and revitalize communities through the success of our students and through inspiring them to uplift our communities now and forever and through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships.

The Team Member we are searching forThe ideal Teacher believes in and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC Schools and exhibits this through their leadership, reflection, execution of school culture, and collaboration to ensure student success.

What you will need to accomplish:

Foster a safe and nurturing learning environment

Build professional knowledge

Organize classroom systems/procedures and manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning

Develop and maintain IATs (lesson plans)
Establish environment where students are excited about learning and preparing for college

Develop lesson plans according to the California state standards

Prepare lesson plans for substitute teacher

Build strong relationships with students and parents

Communicate with parents/guardians on a weekly basis

Identify the student's areas for improvement and work with the student, family, and internal resources to suggest options for improvement

Provide continual assessment of student progress, maintain student records and portfolios, and complete assigned paperwork in provided time frames

Conduct both student and teacher-lead parent conferences

Collaborate with the Inclusion Specialist to meet the needs of all students

Attend and participate in Academic Success Team, Parent/Teacher Advisory Council, and other school-based meetings and activities

Perform disseminated leadership duties

Attend and implement professional development training throughout and beyond the school year Demonstrate support and knowledge of the school's goals and mission

Detail-oriented when tracking students' grades, attendance, etc.

Work with the Principal and Assistant Principal to ensure teaching methods are directed towards meeting and surpassing the standards

Attend and participate in school-based meetings and activities

Perform other duties as assigned

What do we require from you?

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Possession of a valid Preliminary or Clear Single Subject or Multiple Subject Credential OR University Internship Credential eligible (Intern eligibility letter required) OR Qualification for a permit if the applicant does not possess a credential is required. PUC Schools can further advise on qualifications after an application has been submitted

Experience:

Solid knowledge of the subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks and assessments

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of diversity in society, including diverse abilities, culture, language, ethnicity, and gender orientation

Proficient with Microsoft Suite:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Able to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data Alignment with core characteristics required of every PUC employee: pursuit of excellence, innovation, community, tenacity, and authenticity

Must be flexible and team-oriented

Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Strong work ethic, accountability, and ownership of work Regular attendance, dependability, and punctuality in conformance with the standards are essential to the successful performance of this position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally required to kneel,…