MetWest High School is a partnership between the Oakland Unified School District and the Big Picture Learning network based in Providence, RI. For more information on Big Picture Learning, go to: www.bigpicture.org. Our own website can be found at www.metwest.org.

Read more about our educational philosophy and the weekly schedule of an advisor here.

How do I apply?
Please send the following to the MetWest Hiring Committee (contact information at right). We’re currently reviewing candidates.

1. A resume with references

2. Two letters of recommendation (one from a recent supervisor and one from a student or student’s parent from the past 5 years)

3. A cover letter that describes:
a. Why you would be a good fit at MetWest
b. How you have supported improved student achievement for African American and Latino students
c. Ways you have participated in a professional learning community
d. Your beliefs about the role of education in social change

Essential Leadership Roles of a Big Picture Principal:

• The principal is an educational visionary, an instructional leader and manages the team of advisors in her/his school;
• The principal is the visible spokesperson for the school within the community, the fundraiser, and the political and community networker;
• The principal organizes, plans, and runs regular staff development sessions, including staff meetings and retreats;
• The principal supervises staff, reflects upon her/his observations of staff members in their work environments, and provides regular feedback.

Preferred candidates will have the following characteristics:

• Experience in the creation or implementation of innovative educational programs;
• Experience supporting non-traditional students and/or students at risk;
• Experience in instructional leadership to meet the needs of all students;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to act as a liaison and partner with school, the local district, and Big Picture Learning;
• Knowledge and/or experience with Big Picture Learning’s model of education;
• Certification and experience in secondary special education preferred.

Please send a resume and cover letter to Kari Thierer, Big Picture Learning’s Director of School & Network Support. Also, please feel free to email Kari with any questions you may have about this position.

Teachers must encompass a broad scholastic base, capable of focusing on all disciplines as well as have experience working with urban kids from diverse populations. As a part of the nationally acclaimed Big Picture Learning network with more than 60 ground-breaking schools nation-wide, El Centro will operate on the Big Picture school design, incorporating Congreso de Latinos Unidos’ innovative Primary Client Management (PCM) model to give students the social supports they need to get back on track and graduate.

If you are a unique and hard-working individual, interested in joining our learning community please send a resume, 2-3 professional letters of recommendation, copies of any professional certification obtained and a letter explaining “Why you want to teach at El Centro” to Jennifer Ghidiu at the mailing address or email address listed at the right.

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The Executive Assistant to the Principal/CEO of the Eastern University Academy Charter School is to support the Principal/CEO by implementing and overseeing the daily administrative operations of the school. Candidates must have a degree in administration, management or a related field; Masters preferred.