Upper Elementary Teacher

Employer New Los Angeles Charter Schools
Location Los Angeles, California
Type Full-time
Compensation $65,010 - $113,359

Job Description

Job Summary

New Los Angeles Elementary Charter School (New LA) is seeking passionate, well organized teachers who are interested in the upper elementary grades and are seeking a small school environment where teacher voice is valued and leadership opportunities are available. New LA is looking for outstanding, data-driven educators with a strong foundation in the Common Core State Standards and whose teaching beliefs and practices are rooted in anti-racist, culturally responsive pedagogy.

CURRICULUM
New LA seeks teachers with expertise, interest and willingness to learn in the following areas:
Project-based and student-centered learning
Science of reading aligned ELA curriculum: Superkids, Read Side by Side and Simplify Writing
??Integrated and designated ELD: Best practices such as structured talk, quick writes, small group work throughout the day
Math: Cognitively Guided Instruction methodologies, Math workshop structures
Science: Amplify Science, kit-based experiments, environmental awareness
Social Studies: social justice focus, integration with ELA, project based learning and teacher created units.
Computer Coding: taught with a partner organization, professional development provided
Arts Integration: partnering with arts education organizations to provide art both integrated with regular curriculum and in specific arts classes

JOB DESCRIPTION
Provide a supportive, student-centered learning environment for students;
Guide students to mastery of the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards and California Frameworks;
Use data to inform practice, including participation in school wide benchmarking and intervention;
Create a nurturing and caring classroom environment for all students and implement restorative practices;
Communicate effectively w/ parents about student academic progress & social emotional needs;
Participate in social justice and community engagement activities;
Participate in outdoor education programming

Requirements / Qualifications

California Multiple Subject Credential (or be enrolled in a university program and intern eligible);

Cover Letter (Letters should introduce yourself to the hiring committee, and must include specific examples of why you are attracted to the school and its mission, and why you would be a good fit at New LA)
Current Resume
• Letter of Introduction (Letters should introduce yourself to the hiring committee, and must include specific examples of why you are attracted to the school and its mission, and why you would be a good fit at New LA)
• Resume
• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects (Or be enrolled in a university program and intern eligible.)