High School Science Teacher
About the role
PUC Schools is a non-profit network of public charter schools dedicated to increasing high school graduation rates, college entrance, and college graduation rates for underserved students in North-East Los Angeles and the North-East San Fernando Valley. Our mission is to develop and manage high-quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low-achieving schools, fostering college graduation for all students and revitalizing communities through educational partnerships.
The ideal Teacher is passionate about our mission and demonstrates this through leadership, reflection, execution of school culture, and collaboration to ensure student success.
Responsibilities
- Foster a safe and nurturing learning environment
- Build professional knowledge
- Organize classroom systems/procedures and manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
- Develop and maintain IATs (lesson plans)
- Establish an environment where students are excited about learning and preparing for college
- Develop lesson plans according to California state standards
- Prepare lesson plans for substitute teachers
- Build strong relationships with students and parents
- Communicate with parents/guardians on a weekly basis
- Identify student areas for improvement and work with the student, family, and internal resources to suggest options for improvement
- Provide continual assessment of student progress, maintain student records and portfolios, and complete assigned paperwork in provided time frames
- Conduct both student and teacher-led parent conferences
- Collaborate with the Inclusion Specialist to meet the needs of all students
- Attend and participate in Academic Success Team, Parent/Teacher Advisory Council, and other school-based meetings and activities
- Perform disseminated leadership duties
- Attend and implement professional development training throughout and beyond the school year
- Demonstrate support and knowledge of the school's goals and mission
- Be detail-oriented when tracking students' grades, attendance, etc.
- Work with the Principal and Assistant Principal to ensure teaching methods are directed toward meeting and surpassing standards
- Attend and participate in school-based meetings and activities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Education: Possession of a valid Preliminary or Clear Single Subject or Multiple Subject Credential OR University Internship Credential eligible (Intern eligibility letter required) OR qualification for a permit if the applicant does not possess a credential
- Experience: Solid knowledge of the subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks and assessments
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of diversity in society, including diverse abilities, culture, language, ethnicity, and gender orientation
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Able to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
- Alignment with core characteristics required of every PUC employee: pursuit of excellence, innovation, community, tenacity, and authenticity
- Must be flexible and team-oriented
- Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Strong work ethic, accountability, and ownership of work
- Regular attendance, dependability, and punctuality
Physical Demands
Occasionally required to kneel, climb, and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level; lift up to 30 pounds; bend, sit, stand, squat, stoop, walk, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms at shoulder level or below. Always required to wear appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.
Benefits
- Comprehensive group health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
- Additional voluntary benefits
- STRS and other Retirement Plan Options
- Paid Time Off
- Ongoing Professional Development