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About the Role

The Visual Art teacher joins a collaborative Humanities division, supporting students in developing creative expression, artistic confidence, and risk-taking. This role involves instruction in art elements, color theory, painting, drawing, and mixed media techniques. ICA Cristo Rey Academy is a Dominican Catholic college preparatory school empowering girls from underserved communities through an excellent academic curriculum, corporate work study, and spiritual community, preparing them for lives of faith, purpose, and service.

Responsibilities

Teach five sections for grades 9-12, designing lessons, projects, and assessments to foster active learning.
Plan instruction to meet diverse learner needs across intellectual and social development levels.
Cultivate a positive, challenging, and equitable learning environment aligned with ICA’s mission for diverse students.
Foster anti-racist, anti-bias education, multicultural teaching, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
Collaborate with the Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, Division Chair, and colleagues to develop engaging, aligned curricula.
Provide academic support outside class time, including office hours and email communication.
Coordinate with Deans, Director of Guidance, colleagues, and parents/guardians to support student performance.
Engage productively in faculty, division, and collaborative team meetings.
Participate in student life by chaperoning events, attending athletics, moderating clubs, or serving on committees.
Maintain student safety by supervising study halls, break/lunch periods, and providing substitute coverage.
Participate in admissions, enrollment events, HR training, and other assigned duties to advance ICA’s mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in subject area.
Strong knowledge of academic, socio-emotional, and life skills for college readiness.
Experience working with and appreciation for adolescents.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Ability to effectively use technology for efficiency, communication, and organization in classroom and workplace.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, climb stairs, and work at desk and computer for extended periods.
Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Authentic resonance with ICA’s mission as a Catholic school for students of all faiths, commitment to girls’ education and Dominican pillars (Community, Study, Service, Prayer).
Intentional and constructive contributions to the ICA team, recognizing community members' unique value and perspectives.
Growth mindset, high levels of self/social awareness, self-management, empathy, and curiosity.
Positive collaboration skills, including integrity, humility, and ability to build trusting relationships.
Exceptional oral, written, visual, and nonverbal communication skills, with deep listening ability.
Professional practices: attention to detail, punctuality, efficiency, and organization.

Skills

Teaching college and career ready skills
Instruction in elements of art
Color theory
Painting
Drawing
Mixed media techniques
Bilingual skills
Multilingual skills

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Full-time
Exempt
10 month (August - May)

Experience Level

Commensurate with experience
High school education experience
Experience working with adolescents

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in subject area
Advanced degree (preferred)
Teaching credentials (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$65,000 - $110,000

About the Company

ICA Cristo Rey Academy (ICA) is a Dominican Catholic college preparatory school.
Empowers girls from underserved communities to become confident young women.
Provides an excellent academic curriculum, a unique corporate work study experience, and the support of our spiritual community.
Prepares students for lives of faith, purpose, and service.

Equal Opportunity

ICA Cristo Rey encourages applicants of all backgrounds and provides equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, ethnicity, religion, sex, or national origin.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Strongly encourages those with a demonstrated dedication to social justice, collaboration, innovation and student-centered education to apply.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.