Architecture Teacher - Long Term Sub

DA VINCI SCHOOLS

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - Architecture

(December - May)

DEFINITION

Long-term Substitute Teaching position for Architecture Courses. Teach and facilitate instruction in grades 9 through 12 in secondary academic subject matter, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion; plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive educational program for secondary level pupils in the CTE Architecture Pathway.

Da Vinci Schools are project-based, college preparatory schools, each with a distinct focus which drives the curriculum students take in addition to their A-G college preparatory requirements. As a project-based school, class curricula are centered around projects, which teach students the essential skills and knowledge of a course. Da Vinci teachers use Mastery Based Grading and work with industry partners to provide real-world connections to their projects.

Da Vinci Schools is looking for candidates who desire to:

• Work closely with a grade level team to plan interdisciplinary projects and units

• Create and facilitate inquiry-based project-based curriculum

• Connect academic subject matter to the world outside the classroom

• Actively create space for diverse voices and points of view that reinforce each student’s identity

• Act as an advisor to a group of students

• Engage in self-reflection and a diversity of thinking, particularly related to the school’s mission to support diversity, equity inclusion and anti-racism

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Provide instruction based on California Standards and other state frameworks and standards.

• Collaborate on a course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.

• Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including mini-lessons, demonstrations, discussions, laboratory experiences, and other instructional methods.

• Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books, and other learning aids.

• Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity.

• Review, analyze, and evaluate the history, background, and identity of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs.

• Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance pupil educational opportunities.

• Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.

• Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.

• Review, analyze, evaluate, and report pupil academic, social, and emotional growth.

• Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.

• Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and consultation activities.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• A wide-range of effective teaching strategies (e.g., Universal Design and Learning - UDL), along with a willingness to learn to ensure student learning.

• Working knowledge of technology and computer software applications relative to instruction, assessment and teacher recordkeeping.

• Demonstrated appreciation and support for diversity in student backgrounds

• California Standards for the Teaching Profession – current version

• Current assessment methodologies, their use and efficacy,

• Federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures related to duties as a teacher

• Correct English usage, grammar and spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

• Oral and written communication Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, diligence and courtesy

ABILITY TO:

• Work independently with appropriate direction.

• Manage and prioritize multiple activities and work with frequent interruptions Communicate orally, in writing and through technology to express ideas, thoughts, lesson materials, and instructions to students, community, and staff.

• Champion the success of students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

• Perform problem-solving tasks requiring independent judgment

• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports

• Work confidentially with discretion

• Integrate technology into instruction

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

• Meet personal and student schedules and timelines

• Understand and interpret rules and written directions and apply to specific situations

• Ability to operate office and classroom technology including, but not limited to: computer, webcam, LCD projector, copy machine, white board, document camera and use of related instructional software and hardware

• Work effectively as part of a school team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and a California Career Technical Education credential in Engineering and Architecture

• Successful completion of interview, screen process and hiring requirements;

• Commitment to the goals and philosophy of Da Vinci Schools

*We prioritize assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. Spanish-speaking a plus. EOE*