About the Role
Five Keys is a nonprofit organization that operates an extensive network of programs across California, focusing on empowering individuals and families to overcome poverty and inequity through education, employment, recovery, family, and community.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct teaching and instruction.
- Grade assignments.
- Customize curriculum to be impactful for the student population.
- Evaluate student progress.
- Plan educational activities.
- Provide knowledge and instruction to students.
- Help students develop academic and life skill-sets.
- Drive student interest in education in alignment with California's teaching standards.
- Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction.
- Engage in cycles of data-driven instruction to inform planning and personalize instruction.
- Collaborate with special education staff for meaningful inclusion of students needing extra support.
- Provide individualized educational planning.
- Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
- Ensure staffing and coverage of classrooms.
- Abide by all Five Keys policies and procedures and adhere to partner guidelines.
- Maintain effective working relationships with partners.
- Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students of all ages, from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
- Interact with students using a trauma-informed approach.
- Teach CCSS-aligned courses in subject areas such as science, biology, English, social studies, mathematics, fine arts and other relevant electives.
- Use a trauma-informed approach to support and encourage students.
- Adjust teaching strategies as needed.
- Maintain classroom management to ensure a safe learning space.
- Instruct students using a hybrid learning approach.
- Introduce fresh ideas, differentiate lessons, and utilize effective teaching strategies for both online education and in-person instruction.
- Adapt teaching pedagogy to meet the needs of the diverse student population.
- Provide instruction in various settings including one-on-one, small group, and whole class.
- Maintain systems of compliance for timely student record updates.
- Support students with accelerated learning outcomes.
- Utilize, collect, and analyze rigorous, student-engaged assessments.
- Commit to doing and being your best, and to growing skills as professionals and individuals.
- Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities.
- Take actions in the best interest of students.
- Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes happen.
- Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection.
- Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture.
- Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure consistent and well-coordinated support for students.
- Partner with all students and families through frequent communication.
- Build trusting relationships with families.
- Embrace the knowledge parents have as their student's first teacher.
- Build authentic relationships with families.
- Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals.
- Transparently share student progress.
Requirements
- Must have a valid K-12 California Teaching Credential (preliminary or clear, will consider intern).
- Must wear provided PPE and adhere to all safety guidelines and requirements, when needed.
- Satisfactory results of a Live Scan (criminal background investigation).
- Successfully obtaining jail clearance for positions working in county jails or probation locations.
- Submitting proof of clear TB results.
Skills
- Effective communication.
- Collaboration.
- Building positive relationships.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Dynamic learning mindset.
- High level of cultural and social awareness.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Observation of appropriate boundaries.
- High degree of emotional intelligence.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practices in education.
- Effective methodology and techniques to ensure students are successful and graduate.
- Basic technology knowledge and willingness to learn new IT systems and software.
Location
- Southeast Community Center - San Francisco, CA 94124
Work Type
- Full-Time
- UNIONS
Experience Level
- Previous teaching experience preferred
Education Level
- K-12 California Teaching Credential (preliminary or clear, will consider intern)
- Single Subject K-12 Credential (Preferred)
- Multiple Subject Credential (Acceptable)
Salary/Compensations
- $73,910.26 - $99,857.80 Salary/year
Benefits
- Very low monthly costs for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous time off.
- Various pre-tax flexible spending accounts.
- Retirement account 403(b) available.
- Annual reimbursements up to $100 towards gym membership, smoking cessation, and weight loss programs.
- Annual athletic event participation and annual massages reimbursed up to $50.
- Company-paid benefits including free wellness-related apps.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Comprehensive mental health care platform available to you and your dependents.
About the Company
- Through the use of social and restorative justice principles, Five Keys provides traditionally underserved communities the opportunity to improve their lives through a focus on the Five Keys: EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, RECOVERY, FAMILY, COMMUNITY.
- Five Keys is a nonprofit organization that operates an extensive network of programs across California.
- With a presence in 14 counties and over 120 locations, Five Keys focuses on various initiatives aimed at empowering individuals and families to overcome poverty and inequity.
- The organization's programs encompass a wide range of services, including public charter schools, restorative justice programs in jails and prisons, shelters, permanent supportive housing, and the development of new housing and support programs.
- At Five Keys, the overarching objective is to uplift individuals and families by providing them with essential resources.
- By offering education, housing, employment, and the necessary tools to sustain progress, the organization aims to create positive and lasting change in communities.
- At Five Keys, culture matters and is at the core of everything they do.
- They have made a commitment to building an inclusive culture that seeks collaboration over hierarchy to create empowered work teams.
- They serve vulnerable populations daily and strive to approach everyone with compassion, patience, and a trauma-informed approach.
- They choose to push past discomfort to have difficult conversations to impact the greater good.
- Five Keys is committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for all employees, including conferences, staff development training, and coaching plans.
