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  • English Teacher (IMMEDIATE)

    Lighthouse Community Charter Public Schools 4.1company rating

    Teacher Job At Lighthouse Community Public Schools

    Middle School ELA Teacher - Lodestar The Organization Lighthouse Community Public Schools At Lighthouse Community Public Schools we are engaged in an educational movement that goes beyond our classrooms working to disrupt inequities by providing our students and families exceptional educational opportunities every day. Grounded in our core values of community, integrity, agency, love, and social justice rooted in the EL Education Model, LCPS is a leader in fostering innovative schools achieving exceptional student outcomes where each child is at the center of their own learning. Our mission is to prepare diverse students for college, a career of their choice, and to be lifelong changemakers. Founded in 2002, LCPS operates two high-achieving K-12 public charter schools--Lighthouse and Lodestar--serving nearly 1,600 students in East Oakland. Lighthouse is a beacon for public education and our graduates fulfill the promise of a better, brighter Oakland. Learn more at www. lighthousecharter. org. The Opportunity Middle School ELA Teacher - Competencies and Qualifications Lighthouse Community Public Schools is looking for a talented middle school English teacher to join our team for the coming school year who is relentlessly committed to ensuring that traditionally underserved students of color achieve our mission of completing college, securing a career of choice, and becoming lifelong changemakers in their communities. LCPS teachers believe that this important mission is not only attainable; it is essential to transforming our Oakland community. If you are inspired by our mission and vision and want to be a changemaker in students' lives here in Oakland, then please apply and join us! You will embody the following Core Competencies to be an effective change-agent: Be an anti-racist educator committed to educational justice as evidenced by respectful and supportive relationships, well-planned instruction, rigorous daily assessment, and daily opportunities for students to revise and refine their work. Facilitate cognitively engaging student-centered learning. Demonstrate a keen belief in and ability to create, collect and analyze achievement data to drive student learning and outcomes for all students Be a strong community builder and team collaborator Model and foster a growth mindset with agency, persistence, and flexibility Be a collaborative and responsible professional educator Your responsibilities will include: INSTRUCTIONAL VISION Teach multiple sections of high school (10th grade) English, possibly an elective, and a grade-level Crew/advisory each day. Demonstrate culturally responsive pedagogy which gives students the skills, practice, and daily opportunity to grapple with rigorous content each day and includes unrelenting high expectations and an assets-based approach for every student. Plan, internalize, and implement effective, grade-level standards-based curriculum, units, and lessons that are learner-driven and are modified or differentiated while maintaining rigor to provide access and results for students with IEPs, African-American and ELL students. Ensure that students are at the center of their own learning and deeply engaged in ways that foster agency and self-direction. Utilize, collect, and analyze rigorous, student-engaged assessments, both formative and summative, to identify and address students' areas of growth and mastery of learning objectives. To include Altitude, ANET, MAP, as well as others. Additional Duties, as assigned by Supervisor CLASSROOM & SCHOOL CULTURE Builds and maintains classroom culture that is supportive and learning-centered, undergirded by strong management, efficient procedures and systems, but most evident in the full inclusion of African-American boys, students with trauma, and students with IEPs in the social and learning community. Create positive relationships by building nurturing and affirming teacher-student, student-student, and teacher-family partnerships with a focus on building a community of risk-taking, collaborative learners. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES/STAFF CULTURE Grow and contribute as an educator, colleague, learner, and community member including engaging in professional development and your own growth as a teacher in service of student learning and outcomes. Demonstrate advocacy, flexibility, autonomy, and collegiality. Demonstrates self-awareness, reflects on practice with self and others, and acts on feedback. Demonstrate flexibility, and ownership of our collective results. Administer all policies and procedures in a professional and timely manner as mandated by LCPS, and state and federal agencies (i. e. , attendance records, dress code, reporting of sexual/physical abuse). Are you ready to join an educational movement that is bigger than one classroom? If you are excited about the opportunity to foster and facilitate a progressive growth mindset in students and engage in transformational teaching, we are actively looking for student-centered, dedicated and dynamic teachers. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: We would love to hear from you if your educational toolbox includes the following: B. A. or B. S. required; Master's Degree, preferred Appropriate California Teaching Credential, required Deep knowledge of California Common Core State Standards, NGSS, inquiry-based learning, curriculum planning, and data analysis, preferred 2+ years teaching urban youth with transformational results Familiarity navigating educational platforms Experience teaching in a progressive school model Bilingual in Spanish preferred SUPERVISION: This position will report to the Upper School Principal. TIME COMMITMENT: This position is 1. 0 FTE (full-time exempt) and follows a 10-month work year (190 days) with significant student-free days for professional learning and collaboration with colleagues and interaction with families. (exact calendar TBD). Common Building Hours: All teachers are expected to maintain hours of 8:00 - 4:00 pm M, Tu, Th, Fri and 8:00-5:00 on Wednesdays for Professional Development. OUR COMPENSATION PACKAGE: At Lighthouse Community Public Schools we take good care of our employees. We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a competitive salary and generous health and retirement benefits (100% employee health coverage/50% for dependents; 8% employer-matching for retirement program; medical and dependent FSA). TO APPLY People of color and/or bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit: Resume Cover letter describing your interest in this exciting position and why you are an optimal fit, including how your teaching philosophy, approach to student learning, and educational expertise would contribute to Lighthouse Community Public Schools. 3-5 Professional References: Name, position, phone number, and email address. (Two of which should be current or previous supervisors of your role). Application submission screening and initial phone interviews will be completed on a rolling basis. In-person interviews and performance tasks will take place on-site. Lighthouse Community Public School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels. #LI-AC1
    $53k-67k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Education Specialist (Mild-Moderate) Teacher (25-26SY)

    Lighthouse Community Charter Public Schools 4.1company rating

    Teacher Job At Lighthouse Community Public Schools

    The Organization Lighthouse Community Public Schools At Lighthouse Community Public Schools we are engaged in an educational movement that goes beyond our classrooms working to disrupt inequities by providing our students and families exceptional educational opportunities every day. Grounded in our core values of community, integrity, agency, love, and social justice rooted in the EL Education Model, LCPS is a leader in fostering innovative schools achieving exceptional student outcomes where each child is at the center of their own learning. Our mission is to prepare diverse students for college, a career of their choice, and to be lifelong changemakers. Founded in 2002, LCPS operates two high-achieving TK-12 public charter schools whose goal is to be the highest performing schools in East Oakland. Our two schools serve over 1,600 students and are a beacon for public education and our graduates fulfill the promise of a better, brighter Oakland. Learn more at www. lighthousecharter. org. The Opportunity Education Specialist (Mild-Moderate) Teacher Pool (25-26SY) Competencies and Qualifications Lighthouse Community Public Schools is looking for talented Education Specialist (Mild-Moderate) teachers to join our team who are relentlessly committed to ensuring that traditionally underserved students of color achieve our mission of completing college, securing a career of their choice, and becoming lifelong changemakers in their communities. LCPS teachers believe that this important mission is not only attainable; it is essential to transforming our Oakland community. If you are inspired by our mission and vision and want to be a changemaker in students' lives here in Oakland, then please apply and join us! You will embody the following Core Competencies to be an effective change-agent: Be an anti-racist educator committed to educational justice as evidenced by pursuing high academic outcomes for all students, respectful and supportive relationships, well-planned instruction, rigorous daily assessment, and daily opportunities for students to revise and refine their work. Facilitate cognitively engaging student-centered learning. Demonstrate a keen belief in and ability to create, collect, and analyze achievement data to drive student learning and outcomes for all students Be a strong community builder and team collaborator Model and foster a growth mindset with agency, persistence, and flexibility Be a collaborative and responsible professional educator ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain a high level of rigor for students with disabilities in order to ensure equitable access to common core state standards and/or alternate curriculum standards Ensure that students are at the center of their own learning and deeply engaged in ways that foster agency. self-direction, and independence Regularly collaborate with other specialists, including outside providers, and general education teachers for the purposes of: reviewing student data, ensuring individualized education plan (IEP) implementation, co-planning and/or co-teaching Oversee, teach, and implement a student's behavior intervention plan, including gathering and analyzing relevant data on a regular basis, and collaborating with staff members around student plan and progress Demonstrate knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its influences on our special education program and daily responsibilities Facilitate IEP meetings and ensure IEPs are designed for educational benefit Create and maintain notifications, records, files, and reports as required by federal, state, and SELPA regulations Provide daily oversight of paraprofessional support, including the staff schedule and implementation of IEP services Communicate with caregivers on a frequent basis to ensure they are familiar with their child's progress and a part of their child's educational planning Administer standardized academic assessments (e. g. KTEA-4, WIAT-3, etc. ), write a report, and share the information at IEP meetings Utilize, collect, and analyze rigorous, student-engaged assessments, both formative and summative, to identify and address students' areas of growth and mastery of learning objectives and IEP goals Grow and contribute as an educator, colleague, learner, and community member including engaging in professional development and your own growth as a teacher in service of student learning and outcomes If teaching high school, coordinate the development and implementation of a student's Individualized Transition Plan * Additional Duties, as assigned by Supervisor Are you ready to join an educational movement that is bigger than one classroom? If you are excited about the opportunity to foster and facilitate a progressive growth mindset in students and engage in transformational teaching, we are actively looking for student-centered, dedicated, and dynamic teachers. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: We would love to hear from you if your educational toolbox includes the following: B. A. or B. S. , required Appropriate California Teaching Credential or commitment and verified ability to acquire one (must supply unofficial transcripts to verify eligibility if do not have a valid license in CA or another state or country) Valid Certificate of Clearance verifying professional fitness for all CA teachers of record, required (if have never held a COC must obtain one before can be fully hired and cleared to start) Knowledge of California Common Core State Standards, student-centered, mastery-based learning, curriculum planning, and data analysis, preferred 2+ years teaching urban youth with transformational results, preferred Familiarity navigating educational platforms Experience teaching in a progressive school model Bilingual in Spanish preferred Environmental Requirements: Able to work in: Loud environments such as cafeterias, playgrounds, classrooms, and large professional settings Indoor/Outdoor adaptability to all weather conditions related to outdoor activities and/or travel to field trips and school-sponsored events Airconditioned and heated environments under fluorescent lighting. Physical Demands: Ability to: See and hear on a continuous basis and speak frequently. Sit and stand for extended periods of time. Stop, extend, kneel and reach. Lift up to 25 pounds. Walk for long periods of time. On rare occasions, would need to move quickly or run over smooth to uneven surfaces indoor/outdoor. Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding and whiteboard usage. Occasional travel to sites for PD within and outside LCPS. SUPERVISION: This position will report to the principal or assistant principal at their school site. TIME COMMITMENT: This position is 1. 0 FTE (full-time exempt) and follows a 10-month (190 day) work year with significant student-free days for professional learning and collaboration with colleagues and interaction with families. All new instructional staff will report in late July/early August 2025 (exact calendar TBD). Common Building Hours: All teachers are expected to maintain common building hours for their school site. These may be subject to change for the 2024-25SY: Campus Building Hours: 8:00 - 4:00 pm M, Tu, Th, Fri and 8:00-5:00 on Wednesdays for Professional Development. Occasional evening events during the year including start of year Icecream Social, Back to School Night, Expo, and other events identified by the school calendar in advance OUR COMPENSATION PACKAGE: At Lighthouse Community Public Schools we take good care of our employees. We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a competitive salary and generous health and retirement benefits (100% employee health coverage/50% for dependents; 8% employer-matching for retirement program; medical and dependent FSA). TO APPLY: People of color and/or bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit: Resume. Cover letter describing your interest in this exciting position and why you are an optimal fit, including how your teaching philosophy, approach to student learning, and educational expertise would contribute to Lighthouse Community Public Schools. 3-5 Professional References: Name, position, phone number and email address. (Two of which should be current or previous supervisors of your role). A list of all prior school-based employers: In accordance with Education Code section 44939. 5, Lighthouse is required by law to request information from your former school-based employers about your employment history, including verification of credentialed and/or classified experience and whether you were ever the subject of a credible complaint, substantiated investigation, or discipline for egregious misconduct at your school. Application submission screening and initial phone interviews will be completed on a rolling basis. In-person interviews and performance tasks will take place on-site. Lighthouse Community Public School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels. #LI-AC1
    $51k-64k yearly est. 50d ago
  • Elementary Teacher

    Rocketship Education 4.4company rating

    Antioch, CA Jobs

    At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. Position Description Our elementary teachers are subject experts who specialize in either Humanities or STEM. Every school is supported by school leaders who provide professional development and real-time coaching for teachers in their classroom. Just as our teachers invest their time and energy in the progress of their students, we invest our time and energy in the progress of our teachers. Rocketship's collaborative learning environment reaches well beyond the classroom. We are deeply committed to parent engagement. Annual teacher home visits, monthly parent community meetings, and a vibrant parent volunteer network create solid relationships, a rich school culture and a devoted community that propels student achievement. This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal. Our Ideal Candidate * Resilient and flexible to meet the needs of our students and families * Commitment to the mission and vision of Rocketship Public Schools * Coachable and open to feedback to help with growth * Partner & collaborate with multiple stakeholders to work towards eliminating the opportunity gap * Believe that this work is hard, but worth it Essential Functions * The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: * Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in humanities or STEM * Utilize provided curriculum to implement classroom instruction * Submit lesson plans for feedback and partner with your coach to personalize instruction to student needs. * Engage in cycles of data review to inform planning * Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included. * Support the whole child through intentional SEL lessons and partnership with Rocketship's Wellness team Student and Parent Partnership: Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher. Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success. Attend community events Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child's successes and challenges. Rocketship Professional Culture: Commit to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree * All Rocketship teachers must have a valid teaching credential or work to enroll in an accredited credentialing program. Rocketship will partner with all teachers who need to transfer an out-of-state credential or enroll in a program * Preferred: Prior experience in urban education $68,000 - $80,000 a year Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.
    $54k-69k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Elementary Teacher

    Rocketship Public Schools 4.4company rating

    Antioch, CA Jobs

    At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. Position DescriptionOur elementary teachers are subject experts who specialize in either Humanities or STEM. Every school is supported by school leaders who provide professional development and real-time coaching for teachers in their classroom. Just as our teachers invest their time and energy in the progress of their students, we invest our time and energy in the progress of our teachers. Rocketship's collaborative learning environment reaches well beyond the classroom. We are deeply committed to parent engagement. Annual teacher home visits, monthly parent community meetings, and a vibrant parent volunteer network create solid relationships, a rich school culture and a devoted community that propels student achievement. This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal.Our Ideal Candidate Resilient and flexible to meet the needs of our students and families Commitment to the mission and vision of Rocketship Public Schools Coachable and open to feedback to help with growth Partner & collaborate with multiple stakeholders to work towards eliminating the opportunity gap Believe that this work is hard, but worth it Essential Functions The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in humanities or STEM Utilize provided curriculum to implement classroom instruction Submit lesson plans for feedback and partner with your coach to personalize instruction to student needs. Engage in cycles of data review to inform planning Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included. Support the whole child through intentional SEL lessons and partnership with Rocketship's Wellness team Student and Parent Partnership: Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher. Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success. Attend community events Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child's successes and challenges. Rocketship Professional Culture: Commit to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree All Rocketship teachers must have a valid teaching credential or work to enroll in an accredited credentialing program. Rocketship will partner with all teachers who need to transfer an out-of-state credential or enroll in a program Preferred: Prior experience in urban education $68,000 - $80,000 a year Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation:Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.
    $54k-69k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Elementary Teacher

    Rocketship Education 4.4company rating

    San Jose, CA Jobs

    Position DescriptionOur elementary teachers are subject experts who specialize in either Humanities or STEM. Every school is supported by school leaders who provide professional development and real-time coaching for teachers in their classroom. Just as our teachers invest their time and energy in the progress of their students, we invest our time and energy in the progress of our teachers. Rocketship's collaborative learning environment reaches well beyond the classroom. We are deeply committed to parent engagement. Annual teacher home visits, monthly parent community meetings, and a vibrant parent volunteer network create solid relationships, a rich school culture and a devoted community that propels student achievement. This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal. Our Ideal Teacher: * Resilient and flexible to meet the needs of our students and families * Commitment to the mission and vision of Rocketship Public Schools * Coachable and open to feedback to help with growth * Partner & collaborate with multiple stakeholders to work towards eliminating the opportunity gap * Believe that this work is hard, but worth it Essential Functions: * The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: * Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in humanities or STEM * Utilize provided curriculum to implement classroom instruction * Submit lesson plans for feedback and partner with your coach to personalize instruction to student needs. * Engage in cycles of data review to inform planning * Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included. * Support the whole child through intentional SEL lessons and partnership with Rocketship's Wellness team Student and Parent Partnership: * Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher. * Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success. * Attend community events * Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child's successes and challenges. Rocketship Professional Culture: * Commit to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals * Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities * Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar * Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up * Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes * Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback * Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture * Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree * All Rocketship teachers must have a valid teaching credential or enroll in an accredited credentialing program during their first year at Rocketship. Rocketship will partner with all teachers who need to transfer an out-of-state credential or enroll in a program * Preferred: Prior experience in urban education $71,000 - $83,130 a year
    $54k-69k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • TK Teacher

    Rocketship Education 4.4company rating

    San Jose, CA Jobs

    At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. Rocketship's collaborative learning environment reaches well beyond the classroom. We are deeply committed to parent engagement. Teachers new to our network are always impressed by how deeply our Rocketeer parents are engaged in their school's community. Annual teacher home visits, monthly parent community meetings, and a vibrant parent volunteer network create solid relationships, a rich school culture and a devoted community that propels student achievement. At Rocketship, you are joining a network and a community committed to excellence. If you are looking for the chance to drive transformative change in underserved communities and contribute to a national movement to eliminate the achievement gap in our lifetime, look no further than Rocketship. We have ambitious plans to scale our system to serve more communities in need every year. We prioritize developing leaders from within and have invested in multiple career pathway programs for our teachers and school leaders. This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal. Essential Functions: * Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in humanities or STEM that is captured in units of study and daily plans. * Engage in cycles of data driven instruction to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs. * Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included. * Other duties as assigned Student and Parent Partnership: Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher. Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success. Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child's successes and challenges. Rocketship Professional Culture: Commit to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree * Credential preparation program (PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction), TPA and RICA * Possession of a valid Child Development Teacher Permit or higher. * Satisfaction of one of the following subject matter requirements: * 24-semester units of coursework in the field of Child Development or Early Childhood Education Bachelors in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a similar major. * Beginning 7/1/2023, have three or more years of full-time teaching experience in a transitional kindergarten setting, preschool-age early childhood or child development program, or a combination of these experiences. * All Rocketship teachers must have a valid teaching credential or enroll in an accredited credentialing program during their first year at Rocketship. Rocketship will partner with all teachers who need to transfer an out-of-state credential or enroll in a program * Preferred: Prior experience in urban education $71,000 - $83,130 a year Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.
    $54k-69k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • STEAM Teacher

    Rocketship Education 4.4company rating

    San Jose, CA Jobs

    At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. Position Description STEAM teachers at Rocketship have a focus in arts education while also supporting small group instruction in all content areas to ensure that all students are successful. Our STEAM teachers play a pivotal role within the school, combining expertise in arts education with a commitment to fostering interdisciplinary learning. STEAM teachers will integrate arts into the broader curriculum, enriching students' educational experiences by infusing creativity and innovation into traditional STEM subjects. They not only teach the arts but also collaborate with other educators to implement STEAM activities that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on learning. Every school is supported by school leaders who provide professional development and real-time coaching for teachers in their classroom. Just as our teachers invest their time and energy in the progress of their students, we invest our time and energy in the progress of our teachers. Rocketship's collaborative learning environment reaches well beyond the classroom. We are deeply committed to parent engagement. Annual teacher home visits, monthly parent community meetings, and a vibrant parent volunteer network create solid relationships, a rich school culture and a devoted community that propels student achievement. This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal. Our Ideal Teacher * Resilient and flexible to meet the needs of our students and families * Commitment to the mission and vision of Rocketship Public Schools * Coachable and open to feedback to help with growth * Partner & collaborate with multiple stakeholders to work towards eliminating the opportunity gap * Believe that this work is hard, but worth it Essential Functions * The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: * Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise * Utilize provided curriculum to implement classroom instruction * Submit lesson plans for feedback and partner with your coach to personalize instruction to student needs. * Engage in cycles of data review to inform planning * Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included. * Support the whole child through intentional SEL lessons and partnership with Rocketship's Wellness team Student and Parent Partnership * Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher. * Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success. * Attend community events * Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child's successes and challenges. Rocketship Professional Culture * Commit to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals * Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities * Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar * Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up * Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes * Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback * Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture * Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree * All Rocketship teachers must have a valid teaching credential or enroll in an accredited credentialing program during their first year at Rocketship. Rocketship will partner with all teachers who need to transfer an out-of-state credential or enroll in a program * Preferred: Prior experience in urban education $71,000 - $83,000 a year Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.
    $54k-69k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Elementary Teacher

    Rocketship Education 4.4company rating

    San Jose, CA Jobs

    At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. Position Description Our elementary teachers are subject experts who specialize in either Humanities or STEM. Every school is supported by school leaders who provide professional development and real-time coaching for teachers in their classroom. Just as our teachers invest their time and energy in the progress of their students, we invest our time and energy in the progress of our teachers. Rocketship's collaborative learning environment reaches well beyond the classroom. We are deeply committed to parent engagement. Annual teacher home visits, monthly parent community meetings, and a vibrant parent volunteer network create solid relationships, a rich school culture and a devoted community that propels student achievement. This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal. Ideal Candidate Profile We are seeking resilient, flexible individuals dedicated to our mission and vision. Our ideal candidate is receptive to feedback, collaborates effectively with stakeholders, and understands the challenges inherent in our work. Above all, they believe in the transformative power of education and are committed to making a meaningful difference in students' lives. Essential Functions * The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: * Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in humanities or STEM * Utilize provided curriculum to implement classroom instruction * Submit lesson plans for feedback and partner with your coach to personalize instruction to student needs. * Engage in cycles of data review to inform planning * Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included. * Support the whole child through intentional SEL lessons and partnership with Rocketship's Wellness team Student and Parent Partnership: Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher. Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success. Attend community events Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child's successes and challenges. Rocketship Professional Culture: Commit to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree * All Rocketship teachers must have a valid teaching credential or work to enroll in an accredited credentialing program. Rocketship will partner with all teachers who need to transfer an out-of-state credential or enroll in a program * Preferred: Prior experience in urban education $71,000 - $83,130 a year Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.
    $54k-69k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Elementary Teacher

    Rocketship Education 4.4company rating

    Concord, CA Jobs

    Position DescriptionOur elementary teachers are subject experts who specialize in either Humanities or STEM. Every school is supported by school leaders who provide professional development and real-time coaching for teachers in their classroom. Just as our teachers invest their time and energy in the progress of their students, we invest our time and energy in the progress of our teachers. Rocketship's collaborative learning environment reaches well beyond the classroom. We are deeply committed to parent engagement. Annual teacher home visits, monthly parent community meetings, and a vibrant parent volunteer network create solid relationships, a rich school culture and a devoted community that propels student achievement. This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal. Our Ideal Teacher: * Resilient and flexible to meet the needs of our students and families * Commitment to the mission and vision of Rocketship Public Schools * Coachable and open to feedback to help with growth * Partner & collaborate with multiple stakeholders to work towards eliminating the opportunity gap * Believe that this work is hard, but worth it Essential Functions: * The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: * Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in humanities or STEM * Utilize provided curriculum to implement classroom instruction * Submit lesson plans for feedback and partner with your coach to personalize instruction to student needs. * Engage in cycles of data review to inform planning * Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included. * Support the whole child through intentional SEL lessons and partnership with Rocketship's Wellness team Student and Parent Partnership: * Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher. * Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success. * Attend community events * Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child's successes and challenges. Rocketship Professional Culture: * Commit to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals * Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities * Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar * Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up * Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes * Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback * Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture * Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree * All Rocketship teachers must have a valid teaching credential or enroll in an accredited credentialing program during their first year at Rocketship. Rocketship will partner with all teachers who need to transfer an out-of-state credential or enroll in a program * Preferred: Prior experience in urban education $71,000 - $83,130 a year
    $54k-69k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Elementary Teacher

    Rocketship Education 4.4company rating

    Concord, CA Jobs

    At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. Position Description Our elementary teachers are subject experts who specialize in either Humanities or STEM. Every school is supported by school leaders who provide professional development and real-time coaching for teachers in their classroom. Just as our teachers invest their time and energy in the progress of their students, we invest our time and energy in the progress of our teachers. Rocketship's collaborative learning environment reaches well beyond the classroom. We are deeply committed to parent engagement. Annual teacher home visits, monthly parent community meetings, and a vibrant parent volunteer network create solid relationships, a rich school culture and a devoted community that propels student achievement. This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal. Our Ideal Candidate * Resilient and flexible to meet the needs of our students and families * Commitment to the mission and vision of Rocketship Public Schools * Coachable and open to feedback to help with growth * Partner & collaborate with multiple stakeholders to work towards eliminating the opportunity gap * Believe that this work is hard, but worth it Essential Functions * The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: * Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in humanities or STEM * Utilize provided curriculum to implement classroom instruction * Submit lesson plans for feedback and partner with your coach to personalize instruction to student needs. * Engage in cycles of data review to inform planning * Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included. * Support the whole child through intentional SEL lessons and partnership with Rocketship's Wellness team Student and Parent Partnership: Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher. Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success. Attend community events Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child's successes and challenges. Rocketship Professional Culture: Commit to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree * All Rocketship teachers must have a valid teaching credential or work to enroll in an accredited credentialing program. Rocketship will partner with all teachers who need to transfer an out-of-state credential or enroll in a program * Preferred: Prior experience in urban education $68,000 - $80,000 a year Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.
    $54k-69k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Elementary Teacher

    Rocketship Public Schools 4.4company rating

    Concord, CA Jobs

    At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. Position DescriptionOur elementary teachers are subject experts who specialize in either Humanities or STEM. Every school is supported by school leaders who provide professional development and real-time coaching for teachers in their classroom. Just as our teachers invest their time and energy in the progress of their students, we invest our time and energy in the progress of our teachers. Rocketship's collaborative learning environment reaches well beyond the classroom. We are deeply committed to parent engagement. Annual teacher home visits, monthly parent community meetings, and a vibrant parent volunteer network create solid relationships, a rich school culture and a devoted community that propels student achievement. This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal.Our Ideal Candidate Resilient and flexible to meet the needs of our students and families Commitment to the mission and vision of Rocketship Public Schools Coachable and open to feedback to help with growth Partner & collaborate with multiple stakeholders to work towards eliminating the opportunity gap Believe that this work is hard, but worth it Essential Functions The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in humanities or STEM Utilize provided curriculum to implement classroom instruction Submit lesson plans for feedback and partner with your coach to personalize instruction to student needs. Engage in cycles of data review to inform planning Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included. Support the whole child through intentional SEL lessons and partnership with Rocketship's Wellness team Student and Parent Partnership: Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher. Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success. Attend community events Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child's successes and challenges. Rocketship Professional Culture: Commit to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree All Rocketship teachers must have a valid teaching credential or work to enroll in an accredited credentialing program. Rocketship will partner with all teachers who need to transfer an out-of-state credential or enroll in a program Preferred: Prior experience in urban education $68,000 - $80,000 a year Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation:Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.
    $54k-69k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Elementary Teacher

    Rocketship Education 4.4company rating

    Redwood City, CA Jobs

    At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. Position Description Our elementary teachers are subject experts who specialize in either Humanities or STEM. Every school is supported by school leaders who provide professional development and real-time coaching for teachers in their classroom. Just as our teachers invest their time and energy in the progress of their students, we invest our time and energy in the progress of our teachers. Rocketship's collaborative learning environment reaches well beyond the classroom. We are deeply committed to parent engagement. Annual teacher home visits, monthly parent community meetings, and a vibrant parent volunteer network create solid relationships, a rich school culture and a devoted community that propels student achievement. This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal. Our Ideal Candidate * Resilient and flexible to meet the needs of our students and families * Commitment to the mission and vision of Rocketship Public Schools * Coachable and open to feedback to help with growth * Partner & collaborate with multiple stakeholders to work towards eliminating the opportunity gap * Believe that this work is hard, but worth it Essential Functions * The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: * Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in humanities or STEM * Utilize provided curriculum to implement classroom instruction * Submit lesson plans for feedback and partner with your coach to personalize instruction to student needs. * Engage in cycles of data review to inform planning * Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included. * Support the whole child through intentional SEL lessons and partnership with Rocketship's Wellness team Student and Parent Partnership: Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher. Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success. Attend community events Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child's successes and challenges. Rocketship Professional Culture: Commit to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree * All Rocketship teachers must have a valid teaching credential or work to enroll in an accredited credentialing program. Rocketship will partner with all teachers who need to transfer an out-of-state credential or enroll in a program * Preferred: Prior experience in urban education $68,000 - $80,000 a year Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.
    $54k-69k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Elementary Teacher

    Rocketship Education 4.4company rating

    Redwood City, CA Jobs

    Position DescriptionOur elementary teachers are subject experts who specialize in either Humanities or STEM. Every school is supported by school leaders who provide professional development and real-time coaching for teachers in their classroom. Just as our teachers invest their time and energy in the progress of their students, we invest our time and energy in the progress of our teachers. Rocketship's collaborative learning environment reaches well beyond the classroom. We are deeply committed to parent engagement. Annual teacher home visits, monthly parent community meetings, and a vibrant parent volunteer network create solid relationships, a rich school culture and a devoted community that propels student achievement. This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal. Our Ideal Teacher: * Resilient and flexible to meet the needs of our students and families * Commitment to the mission and vision of Rocketship Public Schools * Coachable and open to feedback to help with growth * Partner & collaborate with multiple stakeholders to work towards eliminating the opportunity gap * Believe that this work is hard, but worth it Essential Functions: * The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: * Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in humanities or STEM * Utilize provided curriculum to implement classroom instruction * Submit lesson plans for feedback and partner with your coach to personalize instruction to student needs. * Engage in cycles of data review to inform planning * Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included. * Support the whole child through intentional SEL lessons and partnership with Rocketship's Wellness team Student and Parent Partnership: * Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher. * Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success. * Attend community events * Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child's successes and challenges. Rocketship Professional Culture: * Commit to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals * Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities * Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar * Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up * Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes * Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback * Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture * Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree * All Rocketship teachers must have a valid teaching credential or enroll in an accredited credentialing program during their first year at Rocketship. Rocketship will partner with all teachers who need to transfer an out-of-state credential or enroll in a program * Preferred: Prior experience in urban education $71,000 - $83,130 a year
    $54k-69k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Elementary Teacher

    Rocketship Public Schools 4.4company rating

    Redwood City, CA Jobs

    At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. Position DescriptionOur elementary teachers are subject experts who specialize in either Humanities or STEM. Every school is supported by school leaders who provide professional development and real-time coaching for teachers in their classroom. Just as our teachers invest their time and energy in the progress of their students, we invest our time and energy in the progress of our teachers. Rocketship's collaborative learning environment reaches well beyond the classroom. We are deeply committed to parent engagement. Annual teacher home visits, monthly parent community meetings, and a vibrant parent volunteer network create solid relationships, a rich school culture and a devoted community that propels student achievement. This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal.Our Ideal Candidate Resilient and flexible to meet the needs of our students and families Commitment to the mission and vision of Rocketship Public Schools Coachable and open to feedback to help with growth Partner & collaborate with multiple stakeholders to work towards eliminating the opportunity gap Believe that this work is hard, but worth it Essential Functions The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in humanities or STEM Utilize provided curriculum to implement classroom instruction Submit lesson plans for feedback and partner with your coach to personalize instruction to student needs. Engage in cycles of data review to inform planning Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included. Support the whole child through intentional SEL lessons and partnership with Rocketship's Wellness team Student and Parent Partnership: Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher. Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success. Attend community events Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child's successes and challenges. Rocketship Professional Culture: Commit to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree All Rocketship teachers must have a valid teaching credential or work to enroll in an accredited credentialing program. Rocketship will partner with all teachers who need to transfer an out-of-state credential or enroll in a program Preferred: Prior experience in urban education $68,000 - $80,000 a year Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation:Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.
    $54k-69k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Elementary Teacher

    Rocketship Public Schools 4.4company rating

    Redwood City, CA Jobs

    Position DescriptionOur elementary teachers are subject experts who specialize in either Humanities or STEM. Every school is supported by school leaders who provide professional development and real-time coaching for teachers in their classroom. Just as our teachers invest their time and energy in the progress of their students, we invest our time and energy in the progress of our teachers. Rocketship's collaborative learning environment reaches well beyond the classroom. We are deeply committed to parent engagement. Annual teacher home visits, monthly parent community meetings, and a vibrant parent volunteer network create solid relationships, a rich school culture and a devoted community that propels student achievement. This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal.Our Ideal Teacher: Resilient and flexible to meet the needs of our students and families Commitment to the mission and vision of Rocketship Public Schools Coachable and open to feedback to help with growth Partner & collaborate with multiple stakeholders to work towards eliminating the opportunity gap Believe that this work is hard, but worth it Essential Functions: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in humanities or STEM Utilize provided curriculum to implement classroom instruction Submit lesson plans for feedback and partner with your coach to personalize instruction to student needs. Engage in cycles of data review to inform planning Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included. Support the whole child through intentional SEL lessons and partnership with Rocketship's Wellness team Student and Parent Partnership: Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher. Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success. Attend community events Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child's successes and challenges. Rocketship Professional Culture: Commit to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree All Rocketship teachers must have a valid teaching credential or enroll in an accredited credentialing program during their first year at Rocketship. Rocketship will partner with all teachers who need to transfer an out-of-state credential or enroll in a program Preferred: Prior experience in urban education $71,000 - $83,130 a year
    $54k-69k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Elementary Teacher (25-26SY)

    Lighthouse Community Public Schools 4.1company rating

    Teacher Job At Lighthouse Community Public Schools

    Lower Elementary Teacher Pool (25-26SY) The Organization Lighthouse Community Public Schools At Lighthouse Community Public Schools we are engaged in an educational movement that goes beyond our classrooms working to disrupt inequities by providing our students and families exceptional educational opportunities every day. Grounded in our core values of community, integrity, agency, love, and social justice rooted in the EL Education Model, LCPS is a leader in fostering innovative schools achieving exceptional student outcomes where each child is at the center of their own learning. Our mission is to prepare diverse students for college, a career of their choice, and to be lifelong changemakers. Founded in 2002, LCPS operates two high-achieving TK-12 public charter schools whose goal is to be the highest performing schools in East Oakland. Our two schools serve over 1,600 students and are a beacon for public education and our graduates fulfill the promise of a better, brighter Oakland. Learn more at ************************** The Opportunity Lower Elementary Teacher - Competencies and Qualifications Lighthouse Community Public Schools is looking for a talented Lower Elementary Teacher to join our team who is relentlessly committed to ensuring that traditionally underserved students of color achieve our mission of completing college, securing a career of their choice, and becoming lifelong changemakers in their communities. LCPS teachers believe that this important mission is not only attainable; it is essential to transforming our Oakland community. If you are inspired by our mission and vision and want to be a changemaker in students' lives here in Oakland, then please apply and join us! You will embody the following Core Competencies to be an effective change-agent: Be an anti-racist educator committed to educational justice as evidenced by pursuing high academic outcomes for all students, respectful and supportive relationships, well-planned instruction, rigorous daily assessment, and daily opportunities for students to revise and refine their work. Facilitate cognitively engaging, student-centered learning. Demonstrate a keen belief in and ability to create, collect, and analyze achievement data to drive student learning and outcomes for all students Be a strong community builder and team collaborator Model and foster a growth mindset with agency, persistence, and flexibility Be a collaborative and responsible professional educator Your responsibilities will include: INSTRUCTIONAL VISION Specific teaching responsibilities of this role include: In LCPS' Elementary instructional model teachers in grades TK-1 teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom and in grades 2-5, teachers team teach in a more departmentalized setting ELA/Humanities, Math, Science, Fitness, and Arts allowing teachers to specialize in fewer content areas taught to two classes of students per grade. All elementary math and ELA teachers teach small-group phonics/reading instruction. All LCPS teachers lead an advisory (known as a “Crew”), morning or afternoon duty (yard supervision) up to 2 times per week, and either a guided study hall or designated ELD course depending on the need of the school and the teacher's specific licensure. Demonstrate culturally responsive pedagogy which gives students the skills, practice, and daily opportunity to grapple with rigorous content each day and includes unrelenting high expectations and an assets-based approach for every student. Plan, internalize, and implement adopted, effective, grade-level standards-based curriculum, units, and lessons that are learner-driven and maintain rigor. Differentiate curriculum while still maintaining rigor to provide grade-level access and results for all student subgroups, including students with IEPs, English language learners, African-American, and Latinx students. Utilize, collect, and analyze rigorous, student-engaged assessments, both formative and summative, to identify and address students' areas of growth and mastery of learning objectives. To include Altitude, Schoology, MAP, as well as others. Additional Duties, as assigned by Supervisor CLASSROOM & SCHOOL CULTURE Build and maintain a classroom culture that is supportive and learning-centered, undergirded by strong management, efficient procedures, and systems, but most evident in the full inclusion of African-American boys, students with trauma, and students with IEPs in the social and learning community. Create positive relationships by building nurturing and affirming teacher-student, student-student, and teacher-family partnerships with a focus on building a community of risk-taking, collaborative learners. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES/STAFF CULTURE Grow and contribute as an educator, colleague, learner, and community member including engaging in professional development and your own growth as a teacher in service of student learning and outcomes. Demonstrate advocacy, flexibility, and collegiality. Demonstrate self-awareness, reflect on practice with self and others, and act on feedback. Demonstrate flexibility and ownership of our collective results. Administer all policies and procedures in a professional and timely manner as mandated by LCPS, and state and federal agencies (i.e., attendance records, dress code, reporting of sexual/physical abuse). Are you ready to join an educational movement that is bigger than one classroom? If you are excited about the opportunity to foster and facilitate a progressive growth mindset in students and engage in transformational teaching, we are actively looking for student-centered, dedicated, and dynamic teachers. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: We would love to hear from you if your educational toolbox includes the following: B.A. or B.S., required Appropriate California Teaching Credential required or commitment and verified ability to acquire one (must supply unofficial transcripts to verify eligibility if do not have a valid license in CA or another state or country) Valid Certificate of Clearance verifying professional fitness for all CA teachers of record, required (if have never held a COC must obtain one before can be fully hired and cleared to start) Knowledge of California Common Core State Standards, student-centered, mastery-based learning, curriculum planning, and data analysis, preferred 2+ years teaching urban youth with transformational results, preferred Familiarity navigating educational platforms Experience teaching in a progressive school model; preferred Bilingual in Spanish, preferred Environmental Requirements- Able to work in: Loud environments such as cafeterias, playgrounds, classrooms, and large professional settings Indoor/Outdoor adaptability to all weather conditions related to outdoor activities and/or travel to field trips and school-sponsored events Airconditioned and heated environments under fluorescent lighting. Physical Demands: Ability to: See and hear on a continuous basis and speak frequently. Sit and stand for extended periods of time. Stop, extend, kneel and reach. Lift up to 25 pounds. Walk for long periods of time. On rare occasions, would need to move quickly or run over smooth to uneven surfaces indoor/outdoor. Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding and whiteboard usage. Occasional travel to sites for PD within and outside LCPS. SUPERVISION This position will report to School Principal or principal's designee. TIME COMMITMENT This position is 1.0 FTE (full-time exempt) and follows a 10-month (190 day) work year with significant student-free days for professional learning and collaboration with colleagues and interaction with families. All new instructional staff will report in late July/early August, 2025 per the LCPS Calendar for the 25-26SY. Common Building Hours: All teachers are expected to maintain common building hours for their school site. These may be subject to change for the 2024-25SY: Campus Building Hours: 8:00 - 4:00 pm M, Tu, Th, Fri and 8:00-5:00 on Wednesdays for Professional Development. Occasional evening events during the year including start of year Icecream Social, Back to School Night, Expo, and other events identified by the school calendar in advance. OUR COMPENSATION PACKAGE At Lighthouse Community Public Schools we take good care of our employees. We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a competitive salary and generous health and retirement benefits (100% employee health coverage/50% for dependents; 8% employer-matching for retirement program; medical and dependent FSA, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, optional 403b retirement plan, and other optional insurance benefits). TO APPLY People of color and/or bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit: Resume Cover letter describing your interest in this exciting position and why you are an optimal fit, including how your teaching philosophy, approach to student learning, and educational expertise would contribute to Lighthouse Community Public Schools. 3-5 Professional References: Name, position, phone number, and email address. (Two of which should be current or previous supervisors of your role). A list of all prior school-based employers: In accordance with Education Code section 44939.5, Lighthouse is required by law to request information from your former school-based employers about your employment history, including verification of credentialed and/or classified experience and whether you were ever the subject of a credible complaint, substantiated investigation, or discipline for egregious misconduct at your school. Application submission screening and initial phone interviews will be completed on a rolling basis. In-person interviews and performance tasks will take place on-site. Lighthouse Community Public School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels. #LI-AC1
    $53k-67k yearly est. 51d ago
  • Science Long Term Substitute Teacher - Upper School (IMMEDIATE)

    Lighthouse Community Charter Public Schools 4.1company rating

    Teacher Job At Lighthouse Community Public Schools

    About us: Lighthouse Community Public Schools is a network of public charter schools in Oakland, California. Our mission is to prepare diverse students for college, a career of their choice, and to be lifelong changemakers. We value high expectations, provide relevant experiential learning, and actively engage families in their children's education. The Opportunity: We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and innovative Science Long Term Substitute Teacher for our Upper School. The ideal candidate should have mid-level teaching experience, be committed to our educational aims, and be able to step into the classroom with creativity and expertise to deliver high-quality instruction to our students. Job Responsibilities: * Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials in accordance to State Standards for Science. * Implement comprehensive classroom instruction in alignment with approved curriculum in Science. * Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. * Identify students' individual learning needs and adjust instruction accordingly. * Maintain open communication with parents and provide appropriate feedback regarding students' progress and needs. Desired Qualifications: * A Bachelor's degree in Science or related field. A Master's degree in Education or relevant field is preferred. * Minimum of three years teaching experience in a secondary school setting. * Current and valid teaching certification in the State of California, with an endorsement in Science. * Experience with diverse student populations and a dedication to an inclusive teaching environment. * Adept in delivering remote and hybrid teaching models as required. Nice-to-Haves: * Experience in an urban public school or charter school setting. * Fluency in Spanish or another second language. * Ability to integrate technology in classroom instruction. * Experience across varied grade levels. * Knowledge of project based learning methodologies.
    $40k-54k yearly est. 22d ago
  • Science Teacher (Middle & High School) (25-26SY)

    Lighthouse Community Charter Public Schools 4.1company rating

    Teacher Job At Lighthouse Community Public Schools

    Science Teacher (Middle & High School) Pool (25-26SY) The Organization Lighthouse Community Public Schools At Lighthouse Community Public Schools we are engaged in an educational movement that goes beyond our classrooms working to disrupt inequities by providing our students and families exceptional educational opportunities every day. Grounded in our core values of community, integrity, agency, love, and social justice rooted in the EL Education Model, LCPS is a leader in fostering innovative schools achieving exceptional student outcomes where each child is at the center of their own learning. Our mission is to prepare diverse students for college, a career of their choice, and to be lifelong changemakers. Founded in 2002, LCPS operates two high-achieving TK-12 public charter schools whose goal is to be the highest performing schools in East Oakland. Our two schools serve over 1,600 students and are a beacon for public education and our graduates fulfill the promise of a better, brighter Oakland. Learn more at www. lighthousecharter. org. The Opportunity Math Teacher (Middle & High School) Pool (25-26SY) - Competencies and Qualifications Lighthouse Community Public Schools is looking for talented middle and high school science teachers to join our team who are relentlessly committed to ensuring that traditionally underserved students of color achieve our mission of completing college, securing a career of their choice, and becoming lifelong changemakers in their communities. LCPS teachers believe that this important mission is not only attainable; it is essential to transforming our Oakland community. If you are inspired by our mission and vision and want to be a changemaker in students' lives here in Oakland, then please apply and join us! You will embody the following Core Competencies to be an effective change-agent: Be an anti-racist educator committed to educational justice as evidenced by pursuing high academic outcomes for all students, respectful and supportive relationships, well-planned instruction, rigorous daily assessment, and daily opportunities for students to revise and refine their work. Facilitate cognitively engaging, student-centered learning. Demonstrate a keen belief in and ability to create, collect, and analyze achievement data to drive student learning and outcomes for all students Be a strong community builder and team collaborator Model and foster a growth mindset with agency, persistence, and flexibility Be a collaborative and responsible professional educator Your responsibilities will include: INSTRUCTIONAL VISION Specific teaching responsibilities of this role include: Teach multiple sections of middle or high school science, possibly an elective, and a grade-level Crew/advisory each day. All LCPS teachers lead an advisory (known as a "Crew"), morning or afternoon duty (yard supervision) up to 2 times per week, and either a guided study hall or designated ELD course depending on the need of the school and the teacher's specific licensure. Demonstrate culturally responsive pedagogy which gives students the skills, practice, and daily opportunity to grapple with rigorous content each day and includes unrelenting high expectations and an assets-based approach for every student. Plan, internalize, and implement adopted, effective, grade-level standards-based curriculum, units, and lessons that are learner-driven and maintain rigor. Differentiate curriculum while still maintaining rigor to provide grade-level access and results for all student subgroups, including students with IEPs, English language learners, African-American, and Latinx students. Utilize, collect, and analyze rigorous, student-engaged assessments, both formative and summative, to identify and address students' areas of growth and mastery of learning objectives. To include Altitude, Schoology, MAP, as well as others. Additional Duties, as assigned by Supervisor CLASSROOM & SCHOOL CULTURE Build and maintain a classroom culture that is supportive and learning-centered, undergirded by strong management, efficient procedures, and systems, but most evident in the full inclusion of African-American boys, students with trauma, and students with IEPs in the social and learning community. Create positive relationships by building nurturing and affirming teacher-student, student-student, and teacher-family partnerships with a focus on building a community of risk-taking, collaborative learners. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES/STAFF CULTURE Grow and contribute as an educator, colleague, learner, and community member including engaging in professional development and your own growth as a teacher in service of student learning and outcomes. Demonstrate advocacy, flexibility, and collegiality. Demonstrate self-awareness, reflect on practice with self and others, and act on feedback. Demonstrate flexibility and ownership of our collective results. Administer all policies and procedures in a professional and timely manner as mandated by LCPS, and state and federal agencies (i. e. , attendance records, dress code, reporting of sexual/physical abuse). Are you ready to join an educational movement that is bigger than one classroom? If you are excited about the opportunity to foster and facilitate a progressive growth mindset in students and engage in transformational teaching, we are actively looking for student-centered, dedicated, and dynamic teachers. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: We would love to hear from you if your educational toolbox includes the following: B. A. or B. S. , required Appropriate California Teaching Credential required or commitment and verified ability to acquire one (must supply unofficial transcripts to verify eligibility if do not have a valid license in CA or another state or country) Valid Certificate of Clearance verifying professional fitness for all CA teachers of record, required (if have never held a COC must obtain one before can be fully hired and cleared to start) Knowledge of California Common Core State Standards, student-centered, mastery-based learning, curriculum planning, and data analysis, preferred 2+ years teaching urban youth with transformational results, preferred Familiarity navigating educational platforms Experience teaching in a progressive school model; preferred Bilingual in Spanish, preferred Environmental Requirements: Able to work in: Loud environments such as cafeterias, playgrounds, classrooms, and large professional settings Indoor/Outdoor adaptability to all weather conditions related to outdoor activities and/or travel to field trips and school-sponsored events Airconditioned and heated environments under fluorescent lighting. Physical Demands: Ability to: See and hear on a continuous basis and speak frequently. Sit and stand for extended periods of time. Stop, extend, kneel and reach. Lift up to 25 pounds. Walk for long periods of time. On rare occasions, would need to move quickly or run over smooth to uneven surfaces indoor/outdoor. Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding and whiteboard usage. Occasional travel to sites for PD within and outside LCPS. SUPERVISION: This position will report to School Principal or principal's designee. TIME COMMITMENT: This position is 1. 0 FTE (full-time exempt) and follows a 10-month (190 day) work year with significant student-free days for professional learning and collaboration with colleagues and interaction with families. All new instructional staff will report in late July/early August, 2025 per the LCPS Calendar for the 25-26SY. Common Building Hours: All teachers are expected to maintain common building hours for their school site. These may be subject to change for the 2024-25SY: Campus Building Hours: 8:00 - 4:00 pm M, Tu, Th, Fri and 8:00-5:00 on Wednesdays for Professional Development. Occasional evening events during the year including start of year Icecream Social, Back to School Night, Expo, and other events identified by the school calendar in advance. OUR COMPENSATION PACKAGE: At Lighthouse Community Public Schools we take good care of our employees. We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a competitive salary and generous health and retirement benefits (100% employee health coverage/50% for dependents; 8% employer-matching for retirement program; medical and dependent FSA, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, optional 403b retirement plan, and other optional insurance benefits). TO APPLY: People of color and/or bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit: Resume Cover letter describing your interest in this exciting position and why you are an optimal fit, including how your teaching philosophy, approach to student learning, and educational expertise would contribute to Lighthouse Community Public Schools. 3-5 Professional References: Name, position, phone number, and email address. (Two of which should be current or previous supervisors of your role). A list of all prior school-based employers: In accordance with Education Code section 44939. 5, Lighthouse is required by law to request information from your former school-based employers about your employment history, including verification of credentialed and/or classified experience and whether you were ever the subject of a credible complaint, substantiated investigation, or discipline for egregious misconduct at your school. Application submission screening and initial phone interviews will be completed on a rolling basis. In-person interviews and performance tasks will take place on-site. Lighthouse Community Public School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels. #LI-AC1
    $48k-59k yearly est. 50d ago
  • Special Education Paraprofessional

    Rocketship Education 4.4company rating

    Antioch, CA Jobs

    At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. The Position The Paraprofessional will be responsible for providing individual and small group instruction for students with both special and typical learning needs in the general education environment including, but not limited to: the classroom, recess, and lunch area. The Paraprofessional will work under the supervision of a certificated Education Specialist who will provide weekly oversight, training and direction. Essential Functions: * Under the direction of the special education case manager, implement individual and small group instruction for students with special education needs * Collaborate with students' case managers to assess student progress towards goals on a consistent basis; communicate student progress with case managers and general education teachers * Implement behavior management strategies during small group and individual instruction in order to support student engagement * Support the implementation of behavior intervention plans that have been developed by students' case managers; Record data for individualized instructional programs and positive behavior support plans. Qualifications: * A team player who is detail-oriented, resourceful and able to manage his/her responsibility with confidence and discretion * Comfort in a start-up environment with flexibility * Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy * Passion for working with young children * At least 2 years of college or passing score on Rocketship's Paraprofessional Assessment required * Experience working with students with disabilities desired $21.50 - $25.50 an hour Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy and here for our Title IX Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Equity/Discrimination Title IX Compliance Officer, Kenzie Kilb. Email: **************. Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: ************ ext. 115.
    $21.5-25.5 hourly Easy Apply 60d+ ago
  • Special Education Paraprofessional

    Rocketship Education 4.4company rating

    San Jose, CA Jobs

    At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. The Position The Paraprofessional will be responsible for providing individual and small group instruction for students with both special and typical learning needs in the general education environment including, but not limited to: the classroom, recess, and lunch area. The Paraprofessional will work under the supervision of a certificated Education Specialist who will provide weekly oversight, training and direction. Essential Functions: * Under the direction of the special education case manager, implement individual and small group instruction for students with special education needs * Collaborate with students' case managers to assess student progress towards goals on a consistent basis; communicate student progress with case managers and general education teachers * Implement behavior management strategies during small group and individual instruction in order to support student engagement * Support the implementation of behavior intervention plans that have been developed by students' case managers; Record data for individualized instructional programs and positive behavior support plans. Qualifications: * A team player who is detail-oriented, resourceful and able to manage his/her responsibility with confidence and discretion * Comfort in a start-up environment with flexibility * Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy * Passion for working with young children * At least 2 years of college or passing score on Rocketship's Paraprofessional Assessment required * Experience working with students with disabilities desired $21.50 - $25.50 an hour Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy and here for our Title IX Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Equity/Discrimination Title IX Compliance Officer, Kenzie Kilb. Email: **************. Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: ************ ext. 115.
    $21.5-25.5 hourly Easy Apply 60d+ ago

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