About the Role
We are seeking teacher leaders for maternity leave coverage in 3rd and 5th grade. The ideal candidates will develop students' academic and socio-emotional skills, build inclusive classroom communities, and differentiate instruction to ensure engagement with rigorous, grade-level content. We value educators who believe in the capacity of every student, prioritize collaboration and feedback, and are committed to our values of community, anti-racism, action, and justice.
Responsibilities
- Develop differentiated, inquiry-based curriculum
- Develop yearly scope and sequence for content areas aligned to state and national standards
- Create weekly and daily lesson plans that align to standards and meet individualized learning goals
- Collaboratively build integrated inquiry arcs with grade level teams
- Hold and meet high expectations for student learning and social-emotional development
- Create, monitor, and adjust Individualized Learning Plans
- Collaborate with team, manager, and learning specialists to sustain an inclusive environment
- Partner in the development and support of IEP goals
- Provide individual and small group instruction to meet differentiated needs
- Assess student progress through holistic and standardized approaches
- Use data to drive instructional strategies
- Implement research-based classroom management strategies
- Build an inclusive and anti-racist school culture
- Create a learning environment that celebrates diversity and promotes safety and joy
- Partner with families to develop student goals and strengthen home-school connections
- Commit to constant professional and personal growth
- Collaborate with grade level teammates and the teaching community
- Prioritize serving Black and Brown students, students with IEPs, and English learners
- Document, reflect, and share pedagogy and insights with the community
Requirements
- Valid teaching CA credential preferred
- Two years of relevant elementary, content-specific teaching experience
- Strong academic outcomes for Black and Brown students, English Learner students, and students with IEPs
- Commitment to equitable teaching approaches including culturally responsive teaching, inclusion, anti-racist education, and restorative practices
- Experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds
- Familiarity with Special Education accommodations, IEP implementation, and inclusive practices
- Bilingual preferred
Skills
- Universal Design for Learning
- Social emotional learning
- Data-informed instruction
- Creative problem solving
- Communication skills
- Collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
Work Type
- Full-time
- Maternity leave coverage
Experience Level
- Two years of relevant teaching experience
Salary/Compensations
- $34 - $50 per hour
