Middle School Mathematics Teacher

Equitas Academy Charter Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

CalSTRS retirement

403b plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Equitas Academy Charter Schools is seeking a credentialed Mathematics teacher to join a diverse, equity-minded team in Los Angeles. You will deliver instruction aligned to a rigorous curriculum and communicate with families about student progress, while upholding high expectations for academics and behavior.

The role emphasizes restorative practices, culturally responsive teaching, and collaboration with families, coaches, and leadership to support scholars in a thriving Pico-Union community.

Qualifications

• A current Single Subject Mathematics teaching credential (internship, preliminary, or clear) or out of state equivalent required
• A strong belief that all students can succeed
• Demonstrated experience and success working with students in low-income communities (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructional materials based on our rigorous and aligned curriculum
• Communicate with families regarding behavior and academic progress
• Maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for students
• Demonstrate a warm demander style with scholars in the classroom and school community
• Approach class community building and repair with culturally responsive and restorative practices
• Start your day early and participate in team huddles and daily prep
• Attend IEP, SST, and 504 meetings as scheduled
• Engage in weekly professional development to refine school culture and academics
• Perform other duties to support students and the school community

Skills

Belief in student potential

Experience with low-income communities

Education

Single Subject Mathematics teaching credential (or equivalent)

Job description

The mission of Equitas Academy Charter Schools is prepare students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspires them to be champions of equity. We currently serve over 2,000 students and operate seven schools in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles.

What Equitas Can Offer You:

• A strong organizational culture, focused on our mission of preparing all scholars for college, careers, and life pursuits.
• A community that is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable organization.
• A school grounded in the Pico-Union neighborhood with a strong commitment to community and family engagement.
• Consistent, relevant, and individualized coaching and feedback based on in-class observations.
• The opportunity to grow as a professional and take on leadership opportunities such as Grade Level Lead, English Learning (EL) Teacher Leader, and Induction Mentor.
• Supportive professional development including paid professional development, training, and team building in the summer, and weekly professional development throughout the school year.
• Diverse, collaborative, supportive, and reflective teams that work together to deliver high quality instruction for our scholars.
• Leadership teams that are supportive, reflective and seek out teacher voice and feedback.
• A positive, joyful, and collaborative social environment that leads to long-lasting relationships.
• A clean, organized environment that maximizes time to focus on instructional practice and student learning.
• Consistent behavior management systems and a structured classroom environment.
• A rigorous and aligned curriculum with a variety of resources.

A Day in Your Life as an Equitas Teacher:

• Deliver instructional materials that you have prepared based on our rigorous and aligned curriculum.
• Communicate and collaborate with families regarding the behavior and academic progress of their student.
• Maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for students.
• Demonstrate a warm demander style with scholars in the classroom and school community.
• Approach class community building and repair with culturally responsive and restorative practices.
• Start your day by 7:30am with a school team huddle and end at 3:30pm after scholar dismissal. (8am -4pm for high school)
• Daily prep time and a duty-free lunch period.
• Regular 03 (one-on-one meeting and feedback session) with your coach or supervisor.
• Supervise and facilitate portions of Community Meeting (our school assembly) weekly on Friday.
• Attend IEP, SST, and 504 meetings as scheduled.
• Active participation in weekly professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics.
• Perform other duties to support our students and school community.

What Your'll Need:

• A current Single Subject Mathematics, Foundational Level Mathematics, or Multiple Subject teaching credential (internship, preliminary, or clear) or out of state equivalent required
• A strong belief that all students can succeed
• Demonstrated experience and success working with students in low-income communities (preferred)

Benefits at Equitas Academy:

• Acompetitive salary scale.
• A variety of health benefit plans (included options completely free to the employee) so you can choose the option that best fits your needs (and the needs of your family if applicable). Dental, Vision and Group Term Life/AD&D as well as Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance are also offered.
• California's State Teacher Retirement System (CalSTRS) retirement matching and optional 403b plan.
• Generous time off including winter break, spring break, fourteen holidays, and ten sick days.

Commitment to Diversity

Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.

A Final Note

If you're still wondering if you should apply and if Equitas is the place for you, we encourage you to take a chance, bring your questions, and learn more about us throughout the interview process. If you're wondering if you've got what it takes to be a successful teacher here we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. Equitas is a place where we believe in people and their potential and we support individual growth. So, whatever is on your mind, we hope you will give us, and yourself, a chance and submit an application!