Lower Elementary Multiple Subject Teacher (26-27 School Year)

About the role

Arts in Action Community Charter School opened in Fall 2011 with grades K-5. The elementary program aims to provide a rigorous academic foundation while developing the whole child through a rich arts program, a daily social-emotional learning component, and modeling advocacy through social justice initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Promote the academic success and holistic growth of all students, collaborate with colleagues on curriculum design and instruction
• Use ongoing assessments to adapt instruction to student's needs and monitor progress
• Facilitate parent conferences and meet with parents to communicate student’s strengths and areas for improvement
• Participate in SSPT and IEP meetings and plan implementation as needed
• Lead whole group and small group instruction as appropriate
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Structure a physical classroom environment conducive to learning to include efficient classroom management procedures based on restorative practices
• Understand and organize subject matter for student learning by developing and implementing an appropriate Scope and Sequence
• Engage and support all students in learning by planning standards-based lessons
• Establish and maintain expected standards of student behavior with administrative support
• Participate and collaborate in grade-level meetings, staff meetings, and Professional Learning Communities
• Build relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Develop as a professional educator and seek to improve competency by regularly participating in professional growth activities
• Share the responsibility of communicating the educational program to the community through such activities as back-to-school nights, parent conferences, and family nights

Qualifications

• California multiple-subject teaching credential required
• Classroom teaching experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to establish/foster a positive and safe school culture
• Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution
• Possesses a growth mindset and a love of learning
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Benefits

This is a full-time, 10-month salaried position. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience; a competitive benefits package is included. The salary range is $71,000 - $121,000 annually. Teachers are compensated based on their placement on a salary scale divided into Developing, Lead, and Distinguished Teacher categories. Compensation is determined based on years of teaching, expertise, and education units.