6th Grade Teacher; Multiple Subject + BLCAD at Community Academy

Position: 6th Grade Teacher (Multiple Subject + BLCAD) at Community Academy
JOIN OUR FAMILY! At King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools, we truly are a family. We understand the unique demands faced by educators in the 21st century, and make it our priority to ensure that our teachers and support staff feel empowered, supported, valued, respected, and heard. As a TK-12 school system, we are committed to the growth, success, and well-being of every member of our school family!

We encourage our teachers to express their creativity and passion through innovative curriculum and pedagogy and empower them with on-going professional development opportunities. We recognize the time, energy, and commitment required to obtain a clear CA Teaching Credential and offer two King-Chavez teacher credentialing programs along with individualized support at every step of the way. As a family, we value building relationships from a foundation of love.

Opportunities for collaboration and team building are embedded into the school day and across the school year. Working successfully as a team is important to us, and so is playing and growing as a team! We understand the growing pressures in education and are committed to combating these by prioritizing the health and wellness of our teachers and support staff.

At King-Chavez, we cultivate a healthy work/life balance by providing multiple week-long (or longer) breaks throughout the school year, a comprehensive benefits package that includes mental health support, embedded mindfulness practice during the school day, fun celebratory events, and recognitions. We invite you to join us in our mission as we educate all students from a foundation of love! Learn more gchavez.org

KING-CHAVEZ NEIGHBORHOOD OF SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:
Teacher

REPORTS TO:

Principal

JOB GOAL:

To plan and carry out an effective educational program that will maximize learning for all students and contribute to their development into confident, competent and creative learners.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

* Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or appropriate Single Subject Credential.

* Must hold or be eligible for NCLB Certification of Highly Qualified Teacher status.

* CLAD/BCLAD/CTEL or equivalent.

* Bachelor's Degree, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements.

* Ability to read, write, and speak English. Bilingual Spanish is preferred, but not required.

* Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and negative TB skin test or chest X-ray.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Believe deeply in the mission and values of King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools.

* Be familiar with and demonstrate the King-Chavez educational five pillars.

* Build quality relationships with students.

* Establish a culture of high expectations that includes standards mastery and high school/college preparation for all students. Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks.

* Engage and support all students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies and resources to respond to students' diverse needs and by engaging students in problem solving and critical thinking skills, using culturally relevant examples. Work towards developing and maintaining cultural competencies.

* Instruct students in citizenship and character education.

* Plan, monitor, and design learning experiences for all students that reflect standards-based grade-level curriculum expectations appropriate to the readiness and maturity of the students. Include a variety of instructional strategies and materials, organized in such a way as to maximize student understanding.

* Prepare and utilize lesson plans, which shall be submitted to the Principal. All materials, including the lesson plans, seating chart, class list, assigned duties and schedules, shall be available to the substitute teacher.

* Select books, instructional aids, materials and supplies for the classroom, and maintain required inventory records.

* Assess and document students' academic and social growth regularly in accordance with state guidelines. Examine student assessment data to prepare…