Kindergarten Teacher

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Base pay range: $63,403.00/yr - $91,524.00/yr

Rex and Margaret Fortune School of Education is a comprehensive education system including, non-profit preschools, a network of tuition-free, public charter schools (TK-12th), and a school of education with a masters programs and educator preparations programs accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. We are located in Sacramento and San Bernardino County. We prepare students for college starting in preschool Transitional Kindergarten in San Bernardino and Sacramento Counties and are focused on closing the African American achievement gap.

Our Mission:
To graduate high achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society. Our Vision:
To prepare teachers for service in public schools with competence and sensitivity that will enable them to develop students to their fullest potential. Our Approach: The Five Pillars—1) High Expectations,
2) Choice and Commitment,
3) More Time,
4) Focus on Results,
5) Citizenship. We follow this philosophy in all our academic programs in service to the wide range of people we serve from preschool to masters.

• 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 Fortune School of Education 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.
• Assume leadership role in some aspects of the development of the school.
• 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 Fortune School.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid California Teaching Credential - Multiple Subject credential required
• Appropriate certification for teaching English Language Learners
• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred
• Experienced in assessment, emphasizing student achievement as the primary outcome of schooling
• Systematically assesses and monitors student progress using objective and verifiable information whenever possible
• Works with principal to systematically identify and respond to at-risk students
• Makes referrals to appropriate community agencies when needed
• Provides meaningful information to parents / guardians and others regarding student progress
• Maintains policies and practices for grading, reporting, and promoting
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
• Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks and assessments
• Ability and willingness to implement Fortune School 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, community, and stakeholders

• Office environment: constant interruptions
• Outdoor environment: driving a personal vehicle to conduct work; visit school sites; travel to other organizations and companies; meetings and…