Mathematics Teacher

About the role

The Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools is a 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, creating programs and cultures that promote college readiness for all students.

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
• Establish an environment where students are excited about learning and preparing for college
• Develop and maintain IATs (lesson plans)
• Prepare lesson plans for substitute teachers
• Build strong relationships with students and parents
• Communicate with parents/guardians on a weekly basis
• Identify the student's areas for improvement and work with the student, family, and internal resources to suggest options for improvement
• Continually assess 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
• Detail-oriented when tracking students' grades, attendance, etc.
• Work with the Principal and Assistant Principal to ensure teaching methods are directed towards meeting and surpassing the standards
• Attend and participate in school-based meetings and activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Possession of a valid Preliminary or Clear Single Subject or Multiple Subject Credential OR University Internship Credential eligible (Intern eligibility letter required)
• PUC Schools can further advise on qualifications after an application has been submitted
• 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 in conformance with the standards are essential to the successful performance of this position
• Physical Demands:
• Occasionally required to kneel, climb, and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level, lift up to 30 pounds
• Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.