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Education for Change is looking for dynamic and visionary teachers who will engage students, families, and other members of our learning community to ensure high student achievement. The teacher provides instructional leadership to students and actively participates in and contributes to a collaborative, results-oriented professional learning community. They engage community partners and families in serving the whole child and ensuring ALL children achieve at high levels prepared to succeed in any setting. They know how to successfully work in an urban elementary school with a high English Learner and low-income population.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and implement effective daily and long-term instructional plans and classroom activities aligned with student needs, California Common Core standards, and EFC and school instructions, goals, and objectives
Assess students regularly and analyze student results, both individually and in a collaborative cycle of inquiry with colleagues and administrators
Use assessment results and student needs to inform and differentiate instruction
Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that ALL children can achieve at high levels prepared to succeed in any setting
Provide a classroom climate and learning experiences that further our students’ social, emotional, physical and academic development
Establish and maintain a positive, safe, and supportive classroom and school environment that values learning and achievement
Demonstrate respect and understanding of students and families from diverse backgrounds
Facilitate a well-paced, scaffolded lesson cycle based on clear, well-communicated objectives and criteria for success
Use formative and summative assessments to adjust instruction
Create multiple opportunities for students to engage critically with content in multiple modalities and levels of complexity
Implement developmentally appropriate practices based on child development research
Engage in critical reflection aimed at refining practice to increase effectiveness
Collaborate with colleagues and work as a team to achieve shared goals
Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs
when necessary, refer to appropriate resources, such as health and psychological services
Actively participate in professional development opportunities and work closely with lead teachers, principal, administrators, and coaches
Utilize EFC professional development and personal initiative to stay abreast of best practices in the field
Maintain accurate student records, including attendance
Attend mandatory new hire professional development
Support the mission, vision, and core values of Education for Change
Implement the adopted curriculum as designed
Communicate regularly with students and families about classroom activities and student progress
Involve students’ families as partners in their children’s education, providing resources and strategies for families to support their student’s success
Actively participate in key student events
Promote student learning and creativity using digital tools and resources in face-to-face and virtual environments
Create technology-enriched learning environments that utilize digital tools, resources, and diverse formative and summative assessments to differentiate learning for students and provide opportunities for students to monitor and assess their own progress
Utilize digital tools and resources collaboratively to support student success and analyze progress towards success
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
Valid California Credential or ability to attain one based on out of state certification
CLAD, BCLAD, or English Language Learner Authorization
Must possess a growth mindset and be able to use feedback to refine practice
Nice to have:
Experience with Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
Experience accelerating student learning and achievement in low-income communities
Spanish language proficiency
Experience and desire to use data and technology as levers to drive instruction
What we offer:
EFC offers competitive salary and benefits packages
80-90% of Medical/Dental/Vision plan costs are paid by EFC