Endeavor College Prep is a transitional kindergarten through eighth-grade charter school serving the historically underserved neighborhoods of Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights, and surrounding Eastside communities. Among our early accomplishments are a 2012 California Distinguished School Award and a #8 ranking in USC's 2013 list of top charter schools in the state. Our student population is 100% extraordinary, 97% Latino, 95% free/reduced lunch, 38% English Language Learners, and 14% of our students receive special education services.

Our team is made up of a highly collaborative group of teachers and staff who share a passion for closing the achievement gap. We use a co-teaching structure modeled after the successful Uncommon Schools and Achievement First schools on the east coast. We have high expectations for academics and discipline, and simultaneously value joy in the classroom, making learning fun for our scholars and teachers. In September of 2017, we moved to a brand new, beautifully renovated campus in Boyle Heights just across the LA River from the Arts District.


Position Summary
Teachers in grade K-5 at Endeavor College Prep share responsibility of a class of 36 students with a partner teacher and are part of a four-teacher team for collaboratively planning lessons for both classes.
A teacher's primary duties include:

• Participating in a collaborative curriculum development process
• Implementing curricula and activities to meet academic standards
• Collaboratively designing and implementing assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
• Using assessment data to refine curricula and inform instructional practices
• Reinforcing school-wide rules and expectations in classrooms and elsewhere on campus
• Being accountable for students' mastery of academic standards
• Producing weekly lesson plans to share with administrators and parents
• Communicating frequently with parents, including bi-weekly progress reports
• Participating actively in grade-level meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings
• Participating in staff development, including three weeks of orientation and training every summer
• Arriving at school by 7:00 a.m. and remaining on campus until 4:00 p.m.
• Meeting with co-teachers on a regular basis to help each other improve as teachers
• Completing other tasks as directed by the Director of Instruction or Principal

General Qualifications for All Endeavor College Prep Faculty & Staff
All faculty and staff must possess a firm belief in our mission and core instructional beliefs, exemplary personal character, and critical professional Qualifications. Ideal candidates for employment at Endeavor College Prep, regardless of their position, will consistently demonstrate the following:

• Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill Endeavor College Prep's mission
• Embodiment of Endeavor College Prep's PRIDE values -- preparation, respect, integrity, determination, and enthusiasm
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to effectively handle challenging situations with students, parents, and faculty
• Desire to work as a member of a collaborative team
• Willingness to have frequent and honest dialogue about job performance
• Model lifelong learning by engaging in individual professional development
• Demonstrate commitment to academic excellence and high standards -- for themselves, their students, and their colleagues
• Experience working with urban student populations
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement
• Comfort with basic Microsoft Office applications
• Regular, punctual attendance, and professional appearance

Specialized Qualifications

• Valid California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or Intern Credential through a program recognized by the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing, including authorization for instructing English Language Learners
• Highly Qualified under terms of NCLB
• High behavioral expectations and strong classroom management skills
• Experience teaching in an urban setting with proven academic results (preferred)
• Facility with the Spanish language (preferred)