7th/8th Grade History Teacher (26-27)
About The Position
Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools committed to providing access to an outstanding education. We are seeking a 7th/8th Grade History Teacher for the 26-27 school year. Alpha is a free, TK-12 public charter school system on a mission to prepare the next generation of leaders in East San José. Founded by families in East San José who wanted stronger academics and more support for their children, Alpha educates approximately 1,900 scholars. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree
- A valid (or eligible for) California teaching credential- Single Subject: Social Science
- Subject matter knowledge and strong classroom management skills
- A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities.
Nice To Haves
- The successful Alpha teacher believes that ALL students are capable of success.
- They uphold high expectations for students and they utilize student data to drive their instruction, ensuring that our scholars are achieving growth.
- The successful Alpha teacher is excited to receive coaching and feedback, understanding that their growth as an educator is an ever-evolving process.
- We seek educators who are committed to amplifying and celebrating the diverse experiences and cultures of our scholars and their families; educators who are excited to be a member of a vibrant school community; and, educators who provide access to instruction for all students by responding to socio-emotional needs, supporting literacy development across all classes and content areas, using culturally responsive instructional strategies, and accommodating individual learning differences.
Responsibilities
- Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials to teach standards-based curriculum
- Operate a classroom that includes sound classroom management practices and engaging lessons and that produces strong academic results.
- Maintain open lines of communication with staff, families, and the greater Alpha community
- Participate in regular and on-going professional development, observations, and feedback sessions
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and credential status
- Compounding retention incentives for returning Alpha teachers
- Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
- Retirement matching options
- Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year in addition to 6 weeks during the summer)
- Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
- Paid tuition for Induction
- Reimbursement for passing scores on credential required exams
- Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services
- Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away
- Signing bonus for our hard-to-fill roles (math, science, special education)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
