Elementary Teacher
Job in
Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, 94204, USA
Listed on 2026-01-08
Listing for:
Aspire Public Schools
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-08
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About Aspire:
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998-in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through-Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.
Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.
Job Summary
The Elementary Teacher provides a high quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual; serve students in grades K-5; uphold the mission and values of Aspire Public Schools and contribute to our goal that every student in California has access to a high quality public education
Essential Functions
* Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college.
* Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines.
* Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
* Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices.
* Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
* Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students' education.
* Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged.
* Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches.
* Maintain accurate student records including attendance.
* Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
* Support the mission, vision, and core values of Aspire Public Schools.
* Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
* Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
* Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
* Knowledge of assessments
* Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices
* Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
* Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices
* Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community
* Computer and Internet search skills
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND WORK EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's degree
* Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential required
* English Language Learner Authorization required
* 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern or teaching assistant preferred
Physical requirements:
* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be reasonably met by a Teacher to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
* Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
* Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
* Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
* Communicating with others to exchange information.
* Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
* Work authorization requirements:
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