2026-27 College Ready Seminar Elective Teacher (Collins Family College-Ready High School)

LA Alliance

3d • $70,000 - $107,750 • Onsite

About The Position

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools seeks a College Ready Seminar Elective Teacher for Collins Family College-Ready High School. The teacher provides college-preparatory instruction and supports scholars’ academic progress, engagement, and well-being. Alliance supplies curriculum for most subjects, along with curriculum maps, pacing guides, instructional materials and videos, interim assessments, and item banks; teachers can adapt lessons to meet scholars’ individual needs. Teachers also lead advisory classes and collaborate with colleagues, families, and community organizations.

The role calls for inclusive, grade-level instruction and individualized support for diverse learners, including scholars with disabilities and multilingual learners. The teacher helps build a supportive, achievement-oriented classroom culture and contributes to Alliance’s goal of preparing scholars for college. Regular instructional coaching and weekly professional development support educator growth. The position is exempt and offers a stated compensation range of $70,000 to $107,750.

Requirements

• California teaching credential in the assigned subject area(s) and valid English Learner Authorization are required.
• Applicants must hold, or be on a verifiable pathway to obtain by their start date, a California Single Subject or Multiple Subjects Credential (Clear or Preliminary), a California University or District Intern Credential in Single Subject or Multiple Subjects, or an equivalent out-of-state credential transferring to California.
• Applicants pursuing an intern credential must provide an intern-eligibility letter from their credential program; applicants with a credential in progress must provide a status letter from their credential program.
• Applicants with an out-of-state credential must provide a copy of that credential. Applicants without a California-equivalent English Learner Authorization may qualify for a temporary permit while transferring their credential.
• Applicants without a credential must provide a bachelor’s degree transcript for evaluation to determine eligibility for an emergency teaching permit.
• Applicants without a current credential or a verifiable pathway toward obtaining a California teaching credential will not be considered.
• Strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom management skills, and in-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques.
• Ability to use data, technology, and innovative teaching methods to monitor scholar growth and progress, guide classroom learning, and prepare scholars for life after high school.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with children and adults.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and a growth mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to equitable education and belief that scholars of all economic and social backgrounds can earn a four-year college degree.
• Desire to teach in systemically underserved Los Angeles communities and support Alliance’s social justice mission through anti-racist, pro-Black, student-centered instruction.
• Ability to establish a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, collaborative culture of high expectations.
• Ability to thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
• Effectively deliver assigned curriculum and timely supports to reach scholars regardless of prior academic background, disability, or English language fluency.
• Internalize assigned curriculum aligned to grade-level and content standards, individually and with teacher teams, and prepare daily lesson plans, instructional materials, and exit tickets aligned to rigorous college-ready standards.
• Use exit tickets, unit tests, interim exams, and other assessment data to determine differentiated reteaching that advances scholars toward mastery.
• Collaborate with peers to ensure scholars receive appropriate support and accommodations to access grade-level content.
• Provide scholars opportunities aligned with the Alliance College-Ready Graduate Profile.
• Create a coherent and supportive classroom culture that supports scholar engagement, learning, and well-being.
• Support Alliance’s aspiration to prepare scholars for college, with 75% or more completing a four-year college degree.
• Build strong and collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, families, scholars, and alumni.
• Lead advisory classes that build relationships, support social-emotional growth, and strengthen school culture.
• Partner with families and community organizations through Community Schools and parent engagement initiatives.
• Participate in instructional coaching and regular professional development.
• Complete a LiveScan background check and TB clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries commensurate with experience.
• Generous retirement and health benefits.
• Paid holidays and leave.
• Two weeks of professional development for new hires, including an introduction to Alliance culture and training in classroom management and instructional planning.
• School-based and network-wide professional development support.
• Leadership opportunities, including the Emerging Leader Cadre program.
• Teacher of the Year Award, which includes special recognition and compensation.

What This Job Offers

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