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K-8 Teachers (BCLAD and Single Subject)

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Open Positions: TK-5 MULTIPLE SUBJECT BILINGUAL & 6-8 SINGLE SUBJECT (ELA, MATH, SPANISH)

CITY CHARTER SCHOOLS operates two progressive, high-achieving, project-based schools that serve a diverse student body reflective of the full range of socioeconomic, cultural, and racial diversity in Los Angeles. City Language Immersion Charter (CLIC) offers TK-5th grade students an innovative, dual language immersion program (Spanish/English) in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles. The City School is one of the top performing middle schools in LA offering a student-centered, problem and project-based curriculum in a safe and supportive community.  Both schools have become a national model for social-emotional learning and development (see our approach at www.selforteachers.org).

Our staff love kids, love working at our schools, and believe strongly in our core principles of practice. Teachers at City experience curricular freedom, lots of professional development and collaboration, and true voice and input into the school's operations. Class sizes are small to allow for a rich and demanding inquiry-based program that incorporates social justice themes and student-led projects. For more information, see www.citycharterschools.org/tcs and www.citycharterschools.org/clic.  

To apply please send a resume and cover letter to: employment@citycharterschools.org and specify the position you are applying to in the subject line.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A love of students and demonstrated strength building meaningful relationships with the age group they teach
  • Enthusiasm for the schools values, mission and core guiding principles
  • A desire to work with a collaborative team of educators
  • Proven commitment to constructivism, multiple assessments, data driven instruction and a collaborative approach to teaching and learning
  • 2+ years of experience teaching in the subject area applying for, or equivalent
  •  (CLIC only) Experience at a dual language immersion/bilingual school and fluency in target language – Spanish
  • (CLIC only) California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a BCLAD or equivalent credential (or willingness to transfer out-of-state credential to CA before 8/2017)
  • (TCS only) California Single Subject Teaching Credential

Responsibilities will include:

  • Creation of a safe and supportive classroom culture that prioritizes relationships with and among students
  • Development and refinement of standards-based curriculum maps, lessons and units of study emphasize active learning strategies and problem-based learning
  • Assessing student progress and maintaining accurate records
  • Use of data to tailor instruction to meet individual student academic and social needs with a goal of every student performing on-grade level or above in all subject areas
  • Maintaining frequent communication with student’s families, colleagues and other school stakeholders
  • Participation in professional development activities, and application of new strategies in alignment with school’s educational philosophy
  • Frequent communication and engagement with students’ families, colleagues, and other school stakeholders
  • Participation as an active member of the community to provide stewardship of the school and adherence to its mission and guiding principles
  • Maintaining regular, punctual attendance

Company

CITY CHARTER SCHOOLS operates two progressive, high-achieving, project-based schools that serve a diverse student body reflective of the full range of socioeconomic, cultural, and racial diversity in Los Angeles. City Language Immersion Charter (CLIC) offers TK-5th grade students an innovative, dual language immersion program (Spanish/English) in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles. The City School is one of the top performing middle schools in LA offering a student-centered, problem and project-based curriculum in a safe and supportive community.  Both schools have become a national model for social-emotional learning and development (see our approach at www.selforteachers.org).

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Telephone
8188773557
Location
4001 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles
CA
90019
US

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