High School Electives Teacher

Job Description

We are seeking to offer more electives to our high schoolers in myriad areas: Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Humanities, Social Sciences, Government, Literature, and/or Journalism/Creative Writing. Our ideal candidate would be a dynamic and innovative educator excited by the creative freedom to design the course they have always wanted to teach. We are open to a wide range of elective subject areas -- so long as you are an excellent and inspiring teacher who can engage students and help them reach a new level of achievement.

Teacher Responsibilities

• Values, Expectations, and Commitment
• Student Learning
• Teaching and Assessment
• Culture and Classroom Management
• Teamwork, Professional Relations, and Professional Development

Requirements

• Applicants must either hold or be willing to pursue licensure in an area relevant to the elective they wish to teach.
• A powerful commitment to the mission and goals of our school;
• A commitment to preparing every student for college and careers, and to developing every student's values and character;
• Belief in a structured and predictable environment for children and a commitment to education standards, statewide testing, and accountability;
• A record of producing significant student learning gains;
• A willingness to be the authority in the classroom, to set and enforce the rules;
• A commitment to building student relationships and engaging parents/guardians in their children's education;
• Experience teaching in an urban classroom, and an understanding of Teach Like a Champion class-management techniques and/or training by Teach For America, Education Pioneers, The New Teacher Project, or New Leaders for New Schools would all be considered a definite plus.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retail Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development