FY 26-27 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

CalSTRS contribution

Employee benefits hub

Job summary

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center in California is seeking an Elementary School Teacher with a valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential to deliver standards-based instruction and support student progress. The role collaborates with grade-level teams, participates in PLCs and IEP processes, and utilizes technology to engage learners.

The position emphasizes high expectations, data-driven planning, and strong relationships with families.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
• CLAD, BCLAD, or EL Authorization required or eligible.
• Strong organizational skills and teamwork ability.
• Ability to use technology to enhance instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements lessons in elementary content areas.
• Collaborates and co-teaches with grade level team.
• Uses varied instructional strategies based on student needs.
• Develops assessments to guide instruction.
• Maintains a safe, structured classroom environment.
• Participates in PLCs, SSPT, and IEP processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Organizational skills

Relentlessness to meet goals

Education

California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

CLAD/BCLAD/EL Authorization

Tools

Interactive whiteboards

Basic computer applications

Job description

JOB TITLE: Elementary – Multiple Subject Elementary Teacher

STATUS: Full Time (Exempt)

REPORTS TO: Site Director & Coordinator

SCHOOL SITE: Mainland (4th - 5th Grade)

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center (Vaughn), located in Pacoima, is a large urban public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Since the early 1970s, low student achievement had been a pattern. In 1993, tired of being helpless and hopeful, Vaughn became the first conversion charter school in the nation and was authorized by LAUSD. The charter was renewed most recently in 2018. Vaughn has over 25 years of experience as a successful independent charter school serving the districts low-income students. This previously failing elementary public school is now a full-service, community-based, K-12th charter school that assures all students are college/career ready, digitally literate, and globally competent.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and collaborative Elementary School Teacher with a valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential who plays a critical role in driving student learning and achievement. The teacher delivers high-quality, standards-based instruction across elementary content areas, ensuring all students make measurable academic and social-emotional progress through data-driven practices, differentiated strategies, and the effective use of technology. This role fosters a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment and works closely with grade-level teams, support staff, and families to plan instruction, monitor progress, and respond to student needs. The teacher actively participates in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), SSPT, and IEP processes, and demonstrates a strong commitment to high expectations, continuous improvement, and the success of every student.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and implements lessons in elementary content areas
• Collaborates and co-teaches with grade level team
• Utilizes different instructional strategies based on student needs
• Develops and utilizes various assessments to guide student instruction
• Maintains a safe, nurturing, and structured classroom environment
• Is able to integrate course of study with literature, hands-on activities and technology
• Has a working knowledge of basic computer applications, interactive boards and technology available in the classroom
• Participates in grade level meetings
• Participates in staff development
• Participates in Governing Committees
• Participates in SSPT and IEP meetings
• Participates in the School's Professional Learning Community (PLC) process
• Communicates with support staff, administrators, team teachers and parents about student progress
• Completes and updates paperwork to ensure that student records are current
• Is willing to work beyond the parameters of a regular school day to assure the success of the program
• Desires to work closely with students, colleagues and community in modeling and teaching the values of Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
• Additional duties may be assigned

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Possess a work ethic and personal belief system that aligns with the mission and vision of Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact and forge relationships with students, parents, staff and community members
• Extremely high standards for student achievement
• Demonstrated relentlessness to meet organizational goals
• Self-directed with the ability to work both autonomously and in teams
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• Must have a CLAD, BCLAD, or EL Authorization
• Team player with a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain effective and cooperative professional relationships
• Strong organizational skills; a self-starter who can prioritize and multi-task

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• $70,412.16 - $121,843.36
• 184 days of work per year
• 10 Sick Days per year (accrued on a per payroll basis)
• Eligible for competitive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 100% employer covered life insurance
• 100% employer covered long-term disability insurance
• Access to Vaughn Perks, an employee benefits hub with access to discounts and services
• CalSTRS contribution for CalSTRS-eligible positions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan) with the Department of Justice (DOJ)
• Must provide a Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux) clearance within 60 days of employment
• Will be assigned mandated state training to be completed prior to the first day of employment

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected basis under the law. Equal opportunity shall be provided to all employees and applicants in every aspect of personnel policy and practice. Vaughn does not discriminate against persons with disabilities who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in question.