*Academics and School Culture*
* Fosters a safe and nurturing learning environment that continuously builds professional knowledge
* Drive outstanding student achievement and engaged learning through organized classroom systems/procedures
* Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and supportive learning environment that excites and engages students in learning and preparing for college
* Builds strong, positive relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse community of students and their families as well as colleagues
* Displays a positive public presentation of RJA
*Teaching and Learning:*
* Leverages RJA templates and resources to implement and maintain individually engaging curriculum and lessons plans designed to prepare all students to succeed in college and beyond
* Prepares lesson plans, current seating charts, and classroom procedures for substitute teachers
* Uses a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources to present material in an interesting, stimulating and effective manner
* Collaborates with the Special Education team to meet the needs of all students
* Identifies student's areas for improvement and create opportunities for improvement through interdisciplinary collaboration
* Works with the Principal and Assistant Principal to ensure teaching methods are directed towards meeting and surpassing the standards
* Provides continual assessment and accurate tracking of student progress, maintains student work records and portfolios, and completes assigned paperwork in provided timeframes
* Conducts both student and teacher led parent conferences
* Consistently implements required and appropriate adaptations and modifications for English Learners, Special Education students, and 504 students
* Attends and participates in Student Success Team, Parent/Teacher Advisory Council, and other school-based meetings and activities as well as professional development training
*Desired Skills and Traits:*
* Passion for working with traditionally undeserved communities in high performance settings
* Strong instructional and classroom management skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
* Steady work ethic and a high level of patience to overcome difficult challenges
* Maintain a high standard of honesty and integrity and present oneself with poise
*Additionally, experience in the following areas is helpful:*
* Experience teaching in an urban public school or charter school setting
* Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
* At least two years of experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
*Minimum Requirements:*
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
* Master’s degree in subject matter field or Education is strongly preferred
* Must possess a current California teaching credential with proper Subject Matter Authorization in for the position applied for or be enrolled in a credentialing/internship program at a college/university
* Solid knowledge of subject matter, including California Common Core State Standards and subject-specific frameworks and assessments
* Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.
00 - $80,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Grade levels:
* Kindergarten
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
School type:
* Charter school
* Public school
Work Location: In person