Secondary School ELA Teacher (2026 - 2027)

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.
Essential Job Functions:
Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
Culture of Excellence: Fosters a safe, culturally responsive, and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
Teaching and Learning: Creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned to our academic model, and designed to accelerate student learning and achievement
Data & Assessment: Regularly engages in individual student case management by proactively making data-driven decisions
Innovation: Develops and executes innovative teaching and learning strategies to ensure a world-class and well-rounded education.
Professional Growth: Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community
Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events
Other duties as assigned
Current California teaching credential in related content
1 year of classroom teaching experience preferred
Proficient in technology
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Skills and Traits:
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.
Pay Range: $68,969.96 - $113,824.10. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No