Mathematics 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, creating programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students and uplift communities through student success and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Build professional knowledge and organize classroom systems/procedures to manage student behavior and ensure full student engagement in learning.
• Develop and maintain IATs (lesson plans) aligned with California state standards.
• Prepare lesson plans for substitute teachers.
• Establish an environment where students are excited about learning and preparing for college.
• Build strong relationships with students and parents.
• Communicate with parents/guardians on a weekly basis.
• Identify areas for student improvement and collaborate with students, families, and internal resources to suggest improvement options.
• Provide continual assessment of student progress, maintain student records and portfolios, and complete assigned paperwork within 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.
• Work with the Principal and Assistant Principal to ensure teaching methods align with 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 subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks and assessments.

Skills

• 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.
• Flexible and team-oriented with the ability 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. Must wear appropriate safety equipment for tasks, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.