Elementary Teacher

Aspire Public Schools; Stockton; On-site; CAD 69,541 - 97,357; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

100% core health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance program

Job summary

A leading charter school network in California seeks an Elementary Teacher to provide high-quality instruction to K-5 students in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will develop lesson plans, assess student progress, and collaborate with colleagues while engaging families in the educational process. A Bachelor's degree and California teaching credentials are required. Exceptional benefits and a competitive salary are offered, making this a fulfilling opportunity for those passionate about education.

Qualifications

• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern or teaching assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality instruction in a small school environment.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with California State Standards.
• Assess students and analyze results to refine instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices.
• Manage student behavior to ensure engagement.
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance.

Skills

Knowledge of child cognitive development

Various learning styles

Assessment analysis

Collaboration skills

Computer and Internet search skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

English Language Learner Authorization

Job description

Description

Aspire Central Valley Regional (Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto) Elementary and Secondary Schools.

About Aspire

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

Job Summary

The Elementary Teacher provides a high quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual; serve students in grades K-5; uphold the mission and values of Aspire Public Schools and contribute to our goal that every student in California has access to a high quality public education.

Essential Functions

• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines.
• Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices.
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
• Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education.
• Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged.
• Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches.
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Aspire Public Schools.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community.
• Computer and Internet search skills.

Educational Background And Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential required.
• English Language Learner Authorization required.
• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern or teaching assistant preferred.

Physical requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be reasonably met by a Teacher to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Work authorization requirements:
• Clear the Department of Justice background screening.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Provide health (TB) clearance (most updates every four years).

Compensation

Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here: Aspire Public Schools Elementary Teacher Salary Scale

Equal Opportunity Employment

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