Science Teacher - Middle School

Equitas Academy Charter Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Equitas Academy Charter Schools is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher committed to preparing students for success. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and a relevant teaching credential, with a strong belief in student potential. Join a collaborative and supportive environment focused on equity and excellence in education.

Benefits

Competitive salary scale

Variety of health benefit plans

CalSTRS retirement matching

Generous time off including holidays and sick days

Paid professional development

Qualifications

• Strong belief that all students can succeed.
• Experience working with students in low-income communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead rigorous instruction in Science using the Amplify Science curriculum.
• Communicate and collaborate with families regarding student progress.
• Attend IEP and other scheduled meetings.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Classroom Management

Culturally Responsive Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Single Subject Science or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

English Learner authorization

Job description

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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:

• Lead rigorous instruction in Science, utilizing our curriculum: Amplify Science.
• 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 7:15am with a school team huddle and end at 3:30pm after scholar dismissal
• Daily prep time and a duty-free lunch period
• Weekly collaborative grade level team meeting
• 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 Bachelor's degree
• A current Single Subject Science or Multiple Subject teaching credential (internship, preliminary, or clear) or out of state equivalent required
• English Learner authorization
• A strong belief that all students can succeed
• Demonstrated experience and success working with students in low-income communities (preferred)
  
  
  
  
  

Benefits at Equitas Academy:

• A competitive 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.

Salary

Please review our teacher salary scale.

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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Retail

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