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***