Elementary School Teacher - Vista Condor Global Academy

Vista Charter Public Schools•Santa Ana, CA

3d•$61,249 - $104,588

About The Position

The Elementary School Teacher is responsible for developing and performing the courses they instruct. The teacher fosters a collaborative and stimulating classroom environment for a diverse group of students and promotes strong collaboration among parents, faculty members, board members, and community partners. All teachers report to their site administrator(s). Employment may begin only after completion of all locally mandated trainings and processing of fingerprint cards by the California Department of Justice, with no criminal conviction that would prohibit working with students and staff.

Requirements

Current California teaching credential.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Meet all NCLB requirements.
Complete all locally mandated trainings before beginning employment.
Fingerprint cards must be processed by the California Department of Justice, with no criminal conviction that would prohibit working with students and staff.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a subject matter field or Education is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans according to the CA CCSS and CA State Content Standards.
Foster a safe and nurturing learning environment.
Organize classroom systems and procedures and manage student behavior to keep students engaged in learning.
Establish an environment where students are excited about learning.
Build strong relationships with students and parents.
Identify student areas for improvement and work with the student, family, and internal resources to suggest options for improvement.
Continually assess student progress, maintain student records, and complete assigned paperwork within provided timeframes.
Collaborate with the Educational Specialist and other staff to meet the needs of all students.
Attend and implement professional development training throughout and beyond the school year.
Demonstrate support for and knowledge of the school's goals and mission.
Participate in, attend, and plan field trips.
Participate in school events during, before, and after school.
Attend and participate in school-based meetings and activities.