High School English Teacher @ Oakland School For The Arts

Job Summary

Job Summary

Join the vibrant and creative community at Oakland School for the Arts (OSA), a leading charter school located in the heart of an urban environment, renowned for its unique focus on integrating the arts with a rigorous academic curriculum. Serving around 800 students from grades 6-12, OSA is committed to nurturing both artistic talent and academic achievement.

We are eagerly seeking a High School English Teacher who is passionate about literature and enthusiastic about using the arts as a bridge to enhance learning and engagement. Why Join OSA? Artistic Integration:

Utilize the arts as a dynamic vehicle to teach and explore English Language and Literature, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes through creative expression. Creative Freedom: Implement innovative teaching methods that encourage students to connect literary themes with artistic expression, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of both.

Collaborative Culture: Become part of a vibrant community where artists, educators, and students collaborate to create an enriching educational experience. Impactful Connections: Make meaningful contributions to students' academic and artistic growth, helping them develop their voices both as scholars and as artists.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Who We Are Looking For:

• A holder of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• A possessor of a Single Subject California Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization.

• Experienced in and passionate about both education and the arts, particularly in working with high school students.

• An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, who thrives in a creative and dynamic educational setting.

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Comments and Other Information

People of color encouraged to apply. Experience working successfully with high school age children.

Due to the volume of applications received, not all qualified applicants will be contacted. Selected candidate will be required to complete and clear a Live Scan, Background/Reference Check, and Tuberculosis Test. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY OSA does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, race, ethnic background, veteran status, ancestry, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical information, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender or religion.

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