Elementary School Teacher (Multiple Subject, Bilingual - English/Spanish)

About the role

Teachers at MLC are responsible for fulfilling the goals and objectives of MLC’s educational program as described in its charter. This includes preparing and implementing lessons that are engaging and integrated across subject matter, standards-based curriculum development in two languages, classroom and behavior management, and assessment and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain effective environments for student learning, where students are excited about learning and preparing for college.
• Understand and organize subject matter for student learning in a way that fosters individual and group investigation.
• Plan instruction and design differentiated learning experiences for a range of needs and abilities utilizing the Common Core Standards.
• Use formative and summative assessments of student learning to drive instruction.
• Collect and analyze student data to improve the schoolwide instructional program.
• Collaborate with Resource Teachers, students and families to support the academic and social development of students with disabilities and suggest options for improvement.
• Attend IEP, 504, and SST meetings as required for your students.
• Continually support student behavior with systems for feedback, reflection, and growth.
• Monitor student progress, maintain student records and portfolios.
• Welcome open inquiry and peer feedback and review.
• Communicate and actively build strong relationships with students and parents/guardians on a weekly basis, including leading parent conference meetings.
• Participate in schoolwide events such as BackToSchool Night, Open Houses, and ParentTeacher Conferences.
• Attend and implement professional development training throughout and beyond the school year.
• Participate on school governance committees and in decision-making process.
• Recruit and retain students and families to the dual-immersion program.

Qualifications

• A California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with a Bilingual Authorization.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish and academic level vocabulary and syntax expertise in both languages.
• Growth mindset.
• Constructive teaching methodology.
• Pedagogy focused on socio-emotional learning, content integration, student-driven instruction, and project-based learning.

Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and families.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits

MLC’s Board Policy requires all staff to provide evidence of current COVID-19 vaccinations, Clearance with the Department of Justice, and a current TB test.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and may vary based on the needs of the school.