Design Teacher at Samueli Academy

Application Deadline

7/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
7/20/2026
Contact
Kim Dawson
7146190245
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$70304.00 - $90000.00 Annually
Length of Work Year
11 months
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Samueli Academy is a non-profit 7-12 public charter school in Santa Ana, CA. Our mission is to ignite the passion within all students to reach their greatest potential through a nurturing and innovative learning environment. Samueli Academy offers youth an innovative and student-centered choice for their education. JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Design Teacher Employment Classification: Full-time, Salary, Exempt, Certificated (11 months) Reports to: Assistant Head of School Position Summary: The Design teacher plays a critical role in supporting student achievement by facilitating high quality learning opportunities for students in the Design Pathway. Instruction features a 1:1 Chromebook program and a classroom-based MacBook lab, and is centered on Project-Based Learning, a collaborative, respectful culture, and an emphasis on 21st century skills. Samueli Academy teachers must have the ability to raise student achievement for a wide range of learners. This teacher will collaborate with other teachers, community partners, and caregivers, integrating curricula whenever possible to create transformative learning experiences. Requirements Major Areas of Responsibility: Using advanced technology skills in the classroom, this teacher’s instructional practices should focus on raising achievement for a wide range of learners. Must be a creative, collaborative, flexible teacher willing to innovate and implement Problem or Project-Based Learning. Have a willingness to explore team-teaching with other teachers, to collaborate with higher education faculty, and to commit to working on collaborative teams. Have a thorough understanding and development of formative and summative assessment practices. All teachers at Samueli Academy will advise students in intra-class relations and in personal learning plan development through a weekly advisory program Work closely with industry partners to guide instruction, mentor and prov

Requirements / Qualifications

A cover letter addressing your experience coaching adults, leading professional development to increase outcomes for students and teaching using Project/Problem Based Learning, and assessing your content via our School-Wide Learning Outcomes: Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Collaboration. A resume which clearly describes your education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization. Two current letters of recommendation. Copy of Clear or Preliminary Single Subject Credential or appropriate Certificate. Copy of English Learner Authorization (CLAD or equivalent). Copy of BA degree and Transcripts.

Requirements / Qualifications

A cover letter addressing your experience coaching adults, leading professional development to increase outcomes for students and teaching using Project/Problem Based Learning, and assessing your content via our School-Wide Learning Outcomes: Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Collaboration. A resume which clearly describes your education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization. Two current letters of recommendation. Copy of Clear or Preliminary Single Subject Credential or appropriate Certificate. Copy of English Learner Authorization (CLAD or equivalent). Copy of BA degree and Transcripts.