Kindergarten Teacher

Aspire Public Schools • East Palo Alto, CA

8d • $72,383 - $138,996

About The Position

Aspire Public Schools is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher to provide high-quality instruction in a small-school environment where each student is known and valued. The teacher will help students take ownership of their learning and contribute to ongoing improvement of Aspire’s educational model. The role includes collaboration within a professional learning community and a focus on preparing students for college, career, and life. The posting lists a salary range of $72,383–$138,996 for Teacher – East Palo Alto.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
• English Language Learner Authorization.
• Knowledge of subject matter, including State Standards and subject-specific frameworks.
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data.
• Ability and willingness to reflect on and improve instructional practices.
• For TK positions only, one of the following: a Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing; at least 24 college units in early childhood education and/or child development; or professional classroom experience with TK students comparable to those 24 units, as determined by Aspire.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant.

Responsibilities

• Establish a culture of high expectations, including the shared belief that every student will attend college.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines.
• Assess students regularly and use assessment data and student needs to refine and differentiate classroom instruction.
• Communicate regularly with students and families, involving families as partners in their child’s education.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to address them and improve instructional practices throughout the school.
• Participate actively in professional development and work closely with lead teachers, the principal, and instructional coaches.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Participation in a California state retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement plan.
• Adoption assistance program.
• Competitive base salary benchmarked against local districts and charter schools.

What This Job Offers

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