Faculty/Staff Viewbook

Hi! how are you? Welcome to

Vistamar School

staff•ul•ty

/stafəltē/ noun 1. A group of compassionate staff, faculty, and administrators who dedicate their time and hearts to the care and education of Vistamar students - their universal goal to teach students how to think, not what to think.

Synonyms: educator, advisor, counselor, facilitator, cheerleader, hard-worker, coach, motivator, mentor.

Initiative

Integrity

Civility

ABOUT US:

7:1

Student: Faculty

Vistamar School opened its doors in 2005 as a private, co-educational school for grades 9-12, with students and staffulty from across the greater Los Angeles basin. Only blocks from the Pacific Ocean, Vistamar is accessible from all over the Los Angeles area. With an 7:1 student to faculty ratio, staffulty get the opportunity to form deeper connections with students.

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Teaching Periods

9-12 Grades

14

Average Class Size

50+

Zip Codes

Morning Meeting

Professional Friends

On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, the whole school gathers as a community to hear about school events and Students’ interests

Friends can come from many places and it can be hard to navigate your way in a new place - that’s why at Vistamar we have professional friends to help new staffulty adjust to life at Vistamar.

Lunch Together A high quality lunch is provided to all every day

Advisory

Vistamar culture is…

Small classes The average class size at Vistamar is 14 students, allowing you to get to know your students as individuals. The average course load for Faculty is 4 classes, with at least one planning block a day.

“Family” Groups of 9th to 12th graders who meet together weekly to discuss student life.

Affinity Groups Collaborative Staffulty are invited to learn from Each other & teach useful class practices like tech usage, programs, assessment strategies, and more!

Student and staffulty affinity groups can be found at Vistamar. Staffulty affinity groups include the Womxn Affinity, LGBTQ+ Affinity and People of color Affinity

Be valued

At Vistamar, we value you, your time and your interests.

Many staffulty are athletes, working artists, Dungeon Masters, and more! We support these interests with designated blocks built into Vistamar’s weekly schedule.

Exploratory Time for staffulty to teach short courses on their hobbies. Past courses include: Making Comics | Lawn games | Board games | Ethics and “the Good Place” | Cooking Office Hours Scheduled time for students and teachers to meet - so you can use your lunch to eat lunch.

“The students will ask you how your day is because they actually

care.”

Be Inspired

“Wherever you’re at in your professional journey,

we will support you.”

Regan Galvan, Director of Teaching and Learning

Vistamar believes in ongoing professional learning.

Our employees have access to a substantial professional growth budget to aid their growth as teachers and leaders in the field of education. Staffulty are encouraged to participate in local and national conferences, workshops, studies of new teaching strategies, and school task-forces to improve their teaching and expertise.

Early Career

● Klingenstein Summer Institute for Early Career Teachers ● AP Institute

Mid Career

● Stanley King Summer Institute ● California Teacher Development Collaborative (CATDC)

Department Specific

● NCTM Conference ● People of Color Conference ● Pollyanna Conference

Be Supported You’re never alone at Vistamar.

We create time and space to support our staffulty. Some of the resources that we have in place are: ● ● ●

“I love Vistamar because the people are all about

helping each other out.”

Jennifer Silver Humanities Department

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The Teaching and Learning Center The Office of Equity and Inclusion Interdisciplinary Support Groups (ISGs) Student Services and Leadership Team Thursday Morning Staffulty Meetings Student Review

Whether you ask a department head or a colleague for help, someone will be able to support you.

“I chose Vistamar School for the

connections you are able to create with students and with faculty, who really care about your success.”

Collin D., ‘20

Vistamar School empowers students, preparing them to contribute and excel in higher education and in life, and commits to:

challenges and engages students, building their individual skills and inspiring a passion for learning.

● A broad and balanced program that

● An intimate atmosphere that fosters initiative, responsibility, knowledge of self and

connections to others.

● Diversity of thought and culture that encourages

authentic exchange

of perspectives, mutual respect and a mature understanding of the world.

In their studies, in their work, and in their communities, Vistamar students will embrace

lives of learning, integrity, and purpose.

Vistamar’s Mission Statement Approved by the Board of Trustees, 2004

We can’t wait to meet you!

Vistamar is where educators come to thrive. We’re always looking for compassionate, talented people interested in working in a joyful and inclusive community.

Submit your resume today! employment@vistamarschool.org

Vistamar School 737 Hawaii St. El Segundo, CA 90245 310.643.7377 www.vistamarschool.org

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