Middle School Humanities Educator

2 weeks ago

Oakland, California, United States Aspire Public Schools Full time


We are inviting applications for the position of Middle School Humanities Educator at Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy.

About Aspire: Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools dedicated to serving TK-12 scholars in various communities across California. Established in 1998 to address the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes faced by our communities, Aspire has become one of the largest and most innovative open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our mission is to equip our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we lay the groundwork for our scholars to acquire knowledge, skills, and the agency to make informed choices for their families and future endeavors. Each day, our community of students, families, educators, and staff collaborates to learn, work, and thrive in an environment rooted in our core values of Well-Being, Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

The Opportunity: Behind every successful student is a team of committed and passionate educators. As an instructor at Aspire, you will provide high-quality instruction within a close-knit school environment where every student is recognized and valued as an individual. Additionally, you will empower students to take charge of their own learning and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our nationally acclaimed model. Your professional learning community will foster a supportive and collaborative atmosphere to promote your growth and development. Together, we will transform the educational landscape for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to pursue a college degree.

What You Will Do:
  • Establish a culture of high expectations that encompasses the shared belief that every student will attend college.
  • Design and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines.
  • Regularly assess students and analyze their results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and individual student needs.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to enhance instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices.
  • Maintain regular communication with students and their families regarding classroom activities and student progress.
  • Engage parents and guardians as partners in their students' education.
  • Manage student behavior to ensure full engagement of every student.
  • Actively participate in professional development activities and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches.
  • Keep accurate student records, including attendance.
  • Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and support Aspire Public Schools' mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical behavior.
  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Required knowledge, skills & abilities:
  • Understanding of child cognitive development and various learning styles.
  • Familiarity with subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks.
  • Knowledge of assessments.
  • Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices.
  • Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data.
  • Willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices.
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the community.
2) Minimum educational level:
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Required - Valid California Teaching Credentials - Either Multiple Subject (K-8) or Single Subject: English and Single Subject: Social Science.
  • English Language Learner Authorization required.
  • NCLB Highly Qualified required.
3) Experience required:
  • 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred.
Compensation: Aspire Public Schools is committed to the well-being of our team members. In addition to a competitive base salary benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer exceptional benefits, including paid time off, comprehensive health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a California state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance programs.

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

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