Drama Teacher

Aspire Public Schools; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement plan (CA)

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Aspire Public Schools in California seeks a dedicated teacher to provide high-quality instruction within a small school environment. You will uphold the mission and values and contribute to ensuring every student has access to a quality public education.

Responsibilities include developing engaging lessons, assessing progress, collaborating with staff, and communicating with families while supporting Aspire’s core values and anti-racism commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Single Subject English/Drama authorization with English learner authorization.
• English Language Learner Authorization required (9–12).

Responsibilities

• Establish a culture of high expectations that every student will attend college.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with California Standards and Aspire Guidelines.
• Assess students regularly and differentiate instruction based on data.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices.
• Communicate with students and families about progress.
• Involve parents and guardians as education partners.
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance.

Skills

Child development knowledge

California State Standards

Assessments & data analysis

Aspire Instructional Guidelines

Data-driven instruction

Reflective practice

Collaboration with colleagues

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Single Subject English/Drama authorization + English learner authorization

English Language Learner Authorization (9-12)

Job description

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—to transform inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes—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

Provide high quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual; 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.

ADDITIONAL

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, and value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies

• 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.

Minimum educational level & Certifications/Licensure

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Single Subject: English/Drama authorization, including English learner authorization, required.
• English Language Learner Authorization required 9‑12.

Experience required

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

Physical requirements

• 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 (renewed every four years).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 Teacher Salary Scale.

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.

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