High School Chemistry 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 and preparing students in TK-12th grade for success in college and career. Founded by families in East San José, Alpha aims to develop scholars and prepare the next generation of leaders. The school system educates approximately 1,900 scholars and is guided by the belief that students belong in college, ensuring safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments. Alpha maintains a strong connection to its community, engaging families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education. The successful Alpha teacher believes all students are capable of success, upholds high expectations, and uses student data to drive instruction. They are committed to amplifying and celebrating diverse experiences and cultures, providing access to instruction for all students by responding to socio-emotional needs, supporting literacy development, using culturally responsive strategies, and accommodating individual learning differences.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree
- A valid (or eligible for) California teaching credential- Single Subject: Science: Chemistry
- Subject matter knowledge and strong classroom management skills (or willingness to learn)
- A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities.
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
Entry Level
