Lead TK Teacher

Job Details

Job Location
: CWC West Valley - Winnetka, CA 91306

Salary Range
: $68,000.00 - $ Salary

About This Role:

CWC West Valley (CWC WV) teachers are driven educators who thrive in our innovative charter school environment. They deliver high-quality, engaging instruction grounded in constructivism, project-based learning, and multiple intelligences theory. Our collaborative environment supports teacher growth while providing excellent education. Our Lead Teachers work alongside a Teaching Associate for behavior and instructional support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and refine curriculum maps, lessons, and units of study that meet or exceeds Common Core Standards while incorporating multiple intelligences
• Assess student progress and achievement using diverse methods and data collection
• Differentiate instruction to ensure grade-level or above performance
• Build strong classroom culture through CWC’s social-emotional learning while contributing to the broader school community
• Create a joyful, caring classroom environment focused on community building and conflict resolution
• Empower students to be peacemakers and agents for positive social change
• Participate in internal and external professional development
• Maintain active communication and engagement with colleagues, families, and school stakeholders
• Contribute to school community and mission advancement
• Mentor and collaborate with Teaching Associate (select grades)

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• California multiple subject teaching credential or applicable single subject credential
• CLAD or BCLAD certification
• Successful completion of CBEST or Basic Skills Requirement Minimum two years of teaching experience in relevant grad
• Experience working within a socio-economic, racial, and culturally diverse classroom setting and student populations
• Strong group instruction and management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in a caring and respectful manner

Core Competencies:

• Curriculum development and adaptation
• Data-driven instruction
• Classroom management and culture building
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Family engagement
• Professional development
• Social-emotional learning integration
• Community building and conflict resolution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in a second language (ideally Spanish or Korean)

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, maturity, humility, and sense of humor
• Commitment to a social-emotional learning classroom as the foundation of the culture
• Belief in all student’s ability to achieve at high levels
• Excellence in written and verbal communication and effective utilize skills with a diverse audience
• Experience in ELL and special needs students
• Enthusiasm for innovative teaching methods and effective practices
• Ability to adapt and implement CWC’s educational model