Credentialed Teacher

Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco.

About the role

Think Together’s Credentialed Teachers deliver required academic and enrichment activities while relieving teachers from their classroom to attend Data Reflection, Professional Development sessions, or other meetings/trainings required by the school or district. You will oversee daily program activities as part of a 3-4 person team serving 20-25 students per team member. In collaboration with the Lead Credentialed Teacher, you will develop benchmarks, agendas, and trainings to ensure all customers’ needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and enrichment activities/content to meet minimum education minute/time requirements set by the California Department of Education.
• Provide coaching and guidance to Program Leaders (non-credentialed teachers).
• Coordinate with team members to reinforce physical education activities and help students practice and build upon existing and newly acquired skills.
• Ensure a positive student experience in cooperation with Program Leaders.
• Complete, record, and manage attendance, assessment, and other required records.
• Work with the program supervisor and Lead Credentialed Teacher to meet contract compliances and deliverables.
• Communicate regularly with school administrators and staff regarding program activities.
• Supervise, train, and develop subordinates in line with organizational objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Attend meetings to support continuous program improvement.
• Instruct students in grades TK-6th, create lesson plans, differentiate instruction, and evaluate student assessment data to assess progress.
• Implement teaching methods and strategies to develop students’ cognitive, emotional, and physical abilities while fostering fun and educational habits.
• Communicate regularly with parents to maintain balance between students’ emotional and physical stability and growth.
• Collaborate with other teachers (e.g., in class discussions or parent-teacher conferences).
• Maintain a clean and sanitary classroom consistent with health and safety standards.
• Develop an appropriate curriculum based on students’ abilities and background information.
• Manage other duties as assigned while maintaining confidentiality in student, staff, and management matters.

Requirements

• Valid and clear teaching credential issued by the State of California allowing substitute teaching of multiple subjects in an elementary school setting.
• Approval from the school district confirming the credential meets local requirements.
• Currently an employee of the school district or clear DOJ and FBI fingerprints through Think Together, with proof of negative TB test.
• CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (30-day emergency credential accepted).
• CBEST, CSET, or RICA passed test results preferred (in-progress accepted).
• 0–2 years of proven experience in the education industry.

Pay

$65.00 per hour.