Equitas - Avance Teacher Resident (Application Deadline: January 31, 2026)

Equitas Academy Charter Schools • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

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 six schools in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles. The Avance Residency is a one-year, robust teacher preparation program for candidates in the greater Los Angeles area. Avance disrupts systems of inequity in teacher preparation to collectively innovate, transform, and provide access and advancement for educators, especially those from our historically marginalized communities. We invest in and develop them to thrive, so that our students receive the highest quality education starting on day one. In Avance, teacher residents learn what to teach, how to teach it, and build strong networks of support through cohort learning, mentorship, and university programs. An Avance Resident Teacher is a nonexempt, classified staff member. Avance residents work under the supervision of a mentor teacher and support them in implementing all instructional components. While planning and implementing instructional content, residents receive coaching and mentoring from their Avance mentor teacher.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution conferred by June 2026 (Required)
• Committed to teaching within Central and South Los Angeles (Required)
• Demonstrates a passion and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates successful experience working with TK-12 students (Preferred)
• Bilingual (oral and written) English and Spanish (Desired)

Responsibilities

• Intentionally observe mentor teacher planning and implementing teaching and instructional strategies rooted in grade level expectations and standards
• Set a positive, culturally responsive classroom culture that supports all students
• Collaborate with mentor teacher to plan and implement instructional practices
• Plan and lead all aspects of instruction and teaching during “Take Over for Fieldwork” experience using grade level standards and classroom curriculum
• Regularly assess students and provide differentiated instruction when needed
• Substitute teach within the school 1x a week
• Attend all school site professional development and Avance Residency Seminar
• Attend LMU coursework and complete all credential requirements (CSETS, EdTPA, fieldwork, etc)

Benefits

• $48,200 Financial Package (includes hourly rate, sub pay, retirement benefits, and tuition contribution)
• Hourly rate of $25/hour 3 days a week
• Hourly rate of $44/hour 1 day a week
• $8,000-$10,000 tuition contribution
• High quality, rigorous teacher preparation program
• Support system: mentor teacher, school site leader, university advisor, fieldwork supervisor, Residency Coach, and cohort
• 3 days a week working alongside a mentor teacher (about 20 hours per week)
• 1 day a week subbing at your school site (about 8 hours per week)
• 1 day a week attending classes at LMU

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level