Digital Media & Design Teacher, High School, 2021-22

OAKLAND UNITY HIGH SCHOOL (Unity) was founded in 2003 as an independent charter high school open to all students in Oakland. The mission of Unity is to prepare its students for admission to and success in college and career. Since opening, Unity has established itself as a high impact urban high school, ranking among the top 10% of California public charter schools. Unity has consistently earned Gold Medal ranking (among the top 50 California high schools) from U.S. News and World Report and earned repeat recognition from Innovate Public Schools as one of the most effective of the Bay Area schools targeting students from low-income families.

Unity is a small school with high expectations and a safe and nurturing environment for teaching and learning. The school annually enrolls approximately 360 students in grades 9-12. Over 85% of Unity students qualify for free or reduced price lunch and over 75% come from immigrant families whose home language is not English. Unity offers a rigorous curriculum and intensive support responsive to the individual developmental and academic needs of students, which allows them to achieve academic success and positive social/cultural development.

Our Teachers

• Commit to our core mission, with the underlying belief that all students can and will attend college
• Serve as grade level advisors and committed mentors to a cohort of students
• Set and maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for all students
• Maintain professional and respectful relationships with students, peers, families, and community members
• Commit to data driven instruction and analysis
• Participate in weekly staff development and team meetings
• Develop and uphold established school policies, protocols, and procedures

In addition, the Digital Media & Design Teacher will

• Develop and implement Digital Media & Design curriculum
• Participate in development and teaching of cross-curriculum projects that incorporate technology and/or digital arts into all subject areas
• Collaborate with Career Counselor/Internship Coordinator to ensure students have high quality work-based learning opportunities (field trips, job shadowing, and internships)

Qualifications

• Valid California Technical Education Credential (or qualified by August 1, 2020) OR California secondary subject-matter credential or ability to qualify for intern program and credential (might be a good opportunity for someone with a Digital Media & Arts background who is a career changer)
• Ability to participate in team work and shared decision-making
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in technology

Compensation

Salary and benefits competitive with Oakland Unified School District and other neighboring districts. Reimbursement for up to $2,000 moving/travel expenses + full health benefits (medical, dental and vision) for the employee and qualifying dependents + retirement system through the California State Teachers Retirement System (CALSTRS) if credentialed + the option of 403B enrollment + 3% matched 457(b) retirement saving contribution after three years of employment. Opportunities to earn additional compensation for leadership roles and responsibilities as assigned by the principal. Qualified math and science teachers are eligible for additional annual compensation on our salary schedule.

Start date: August 1, 2021 Application closing date: Open until filled

To Apply

Send letter of intent, statement of teaching philosophy (including why Unity is an excellent fit for you), and resume by e-mail to Will Nee, Principal, wnee@unityhigh.org, or upload to BambooHR