Elementary Science Teacher — Transform Urban Classrooms

Lighthouse Community Public Schools; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

403b retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lighthouse Community Public Schools is hiring an Elementary Science Teacher (26-27SY) to join our Oakland team. The role centers on equitable, student-centered science instruction for diverse learners in a high-performing urban charter setting.

You will plan rigorous standards-based lessons, differentiate for subgroups, and use data to guide growth while collaborating with teachers to support our mission of preparing students for college and meaningful futures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in a relevant field and CA credential required.
• Clear credentialing and background checks as per CA rules.
• Familiarity with CCSS, mastery-based learning, and data-informed planning.
• Experience teaching in urban settings and a progressive model preferred.
• Spanish language ability is a plus for family engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach TK-2 in a self-contained classroom; 3-5 team-teach in ELA/ Humanities, Math, Science, Fitness, PE and Arts.
• Lead daily advisory (Crew) and supervise duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate culturally responsive pedagogy and high expectations.
• Plan standards-based curriculum and learner-driven lessons.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse subgroups and needs.
• Utilize assessments (formative/summative) to drive instruction and growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support school-wide success.

Skills

Anti-racist educator

Student-centered learning

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Professionalism

Education

B.A. or B.S., required

California Teaching Credential required

Certificate of Clearance required

Knowledge of California CCSS, standards-based learning

2+ years teaching urban youth, preferred

Bilingual in Spanish, preferred

Tools

Schoology

MAP

Job description

Lighthouse Community Public Schools is hiring an Elementary Science Teacher (26-27SY) to join our Oakland team. The role centers on equitable, student-centered science instruction for diverse learners in a high-performing urban charter setting.

You will plan rigorous standards-based lessons, differentiate for subgroups, and use data to guide growth while collaborating with teachers to support our mission of preparing students for college and meaningful futures.