Middle School Mathematics Teacher

PUC Schools - Partnerships to Uplift Communities Schools; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Middle School Mathematics Teacher to inspire and uplift students in a dynamic learning environment. This role involves fostering a nurturing atmosphere, developing engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards, and building strong relationships with students and their families. The ideal candidate will embody the mission of promoting educational success and community upliftment. Join a dedicated team committed to transforming lives and empowering students to achieve their highest potential.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid Time Off

Ongoing Professional Development

Retirement Plan Options

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid teaching credential or internship credential.
• Solid knowledge of California State Standards.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Develop lesson plans according to California state standards.
• Collaborate with Inclusion Specialist to meet student needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Data Analysis

Education

Valid Single Subject or Multiple Subject Credential

University Internship Credential

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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PUC Schools - Partnerships to Uplift Communities Schools provided pay range

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $115,669.00/yr

Organization Overview

Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools is comprised of a non-profit network of public charter schools designed to significantly increase high school graduation rates, college entrance, and college graduation rates for underserved students in North-East Los Angeles, and the North-East San Fernando Valley.

Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high-quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low-achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students. We uplift and revitalize communities through the success of our students and through inspiring them to uplift our communities now and forever and through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships.

The Team Member we are searching for

The ideal Teacher believes in and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC Schools and exhibits this through their leadership, reflection, execution of school culture, and collaboration to ensure student success.

What you will need to accomplish:

• Foster a safe and nurturing learning environment
• Build professional knowledge
• Organize classroom systems/procedures and manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
• Develop and maintain IATs (lesson plans)
• Establish environment where students are excited about learning and preparing for college
• Develop lesson plans according to the California state standards
• Prepare lesson plans for substitute teacher
• Build strong relationships with students and parents
• Communicate with parents/guardians on a weekly basis
• Identify the student's areas for improvement and work with the student, family, and internal resources to suggest options for improvement
• Provide continual assessment of student progress, maintain student records and portfolios, and complete assigned paperwork in provided time frames
• Conduct both student and teacher-lead parent conferences
• Collaborate with the Inclusion Specialist to meet the needs of all students
• Attend and participate in Academic Success Team, Parent/Teacher Advisory Council, and other school-based meetings and activities
• Perform disseminated leadership duties
• Attend and implement professional development training throughout and beyond the school year
• Demonstrate support and knowledge of the school's goals and mission
• Detail-oriented when tracking students' grades, attendance, etc.
• Work with the Principal and Assistant Principal to ensure teaching methods are directed towards meeting and surpassing the standards
• Attend and participate in school-based meetings and activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What do we require from you?

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Possession of a valid Preliminary or Clear Single Subject or Multiple Subject Credential OR
• University Internship Credential eligible (Intern eligibility letter required) OR
• Qualification for a permit if the applicant does not possess a credential is required. PUC Schools can further advise on qualifications after an application has been submitted

Experience:

• Solid knowledge of the subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks and assessments

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of diversity in society, including diverse abilities, culture, language, ethnicity, and gender orientation
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Able to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
• Alignment with core characteristics required of every PUC employee: pursuit of excellence, innovation, community, tenacity, and authenticity
• Must be flexible and team-oriented
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and ownership of work
• Regular attendance, dependability, and punctuality in conformance with the standards are essential to the successful performance of this position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally required to kneel, climb, and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level, lift up to 30 pounds. To bend, sit, stand, squat, stoop, walk, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms at shoulder level or below. Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.

• This is a full-time exempt, salaried position
• Our benefits include:
• Comprehensive group health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision and additional voluntary benefits
• STRS and other Retirement Plan Options
• Paid Time Off
• Ongoing Professional Development

DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Institution and its employees.

PUC Schools is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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