Elementary Science Teacher (IMMEDIATE)

Lighthouse Community Public Schools•Oakland, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Lighthouse Community Public Schools (LCPS) seeks an Elementary Science Teacher for the 2026–27 school year who is committed to helping traditionally underserved students of color achieve strong academic outcomes, pursue college and careers of their choice, and become lifelong changemakers. LCPS operates two TK–12 public charter schools in East Oakland and uses the EL Education Model, centering students’ learning and emphasizing community, integrity, agency, love, and social justice. The teacher will deliver culturally responsive, rigorous, student-centered instruction and use assessment data to guide learning. In grades TK–2, teachers teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom; in grades 3–5, teachers work in a more departmentalized, team-teaching model. Teachers also lead a daily advisory called “Crew,” support yard supervision up to twice weekly, and may lead guided study hall or a designated ELD course based on school needs and licensure. The role includes building inclusive, supportive classroom communities; partnering with students and families; collaborating with colleagues; participating in professional learning; reflecting on practice and acting on feedback; and administering school, state, and federal policies and procedures. This is a 1.0 FTE, full-time exempt position on a 10-month, 190-day work year. Teachers maintain common building hours, which are generally 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Wednesday for professional development. Occasional evening events are scheduled during the year.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
Appropriate California teaching credential, or commitment and verified ability to acquire one; candidates without a valid license in California or another state or country must provide unofficial transcripts to verify eligibility.
Valid Certificate of Clearance verifying professional fitness for California teachers of record; candidates who have never held a Certificate of Clearance must obtain one before they can be fully hired and cleared to start.
Ability to work in loud environments, including cafeterias, playgrounds, classrooms, and large professional settings, and to adapt to indoor and outdoor conditions.
Ability to see and hear continuously and speak frequently; sit and stand for extended periods; stop, extend, kneel, and reach; lift up to 25 pounds; and walk for long periods.
Ability, on rare occasions, to move quickly or run over smooth or uneven indoor and outdoor surfaces to address student safety situations.
Ability to perform repetitive finger and hand movements for keyboarding and whiteboard use.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of California Common Core State Standards, student-centered and mastery-based learning, curriculum planning, and data analysis.
At least two years of teaching urban youth with transformational results.
Familiarity navigating educational platforms.
Experience teaching in a progressive school model.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Plan, internalize, and implement adopted, effective, grade-level standards-based curriculum, units, and lessons that are learner-driven and maintain rigor.
Use culturally responsive pedagogy, high expectations, and an assets-based approach to give students daily opportunities to engage with rigorous content.
Differentiate curriculum while maintaining rigor and grade-level access for all student groups, including students with IEPs, English language learners, African-American students, and Latinx students.
Collect, use, and analyze formative and summative assessments to identify student growth and mastery and address learning needs; assessment tools include Schoology and MAP.
Build and maintain an inclusive, supportive, learning-centered classroom culture with strong management, procedures, and systems.
Develop nurturing and affirming relationships among teachers, students, and families, fostering a community of collaborative learners willing to take risks.
Lead a daily advisory known as “Crew.”
Provide morning or afternoon yard supervision up to two times per week.
Lead guided study hall or a designated ELD course, depending on school needs and the teacher’s licensure.
Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the school community through professional development and continued growth as an educator.
Reflect on practice, seek and act on feedback, and demonstrate advocacy, flexibility, collegiality, and ownership of collective results.
Administer LCPS, state, and federal policies and procedures professionally and promptly, including attendance records, dress code, and abuse reporting.
Attend occasional evening school events and professional development that may involve travel to sites within or outside LCPS.