Kindergarten Teacher

Aspire Public Schools • East Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

Aspire Public Schools seeks a Kindergarten Teacher to provide high-quality instruction in a small school environment where each student is known and valued. The teacher will empower students to take control of their learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of Aspire’s educational model. Professional learning communities provide a supportive, collaborative setting for growth and development. The role supports Aspire’s purpose of preparing scholars for success in college, career, and life, particularly students in underserved communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential required.
• English Language Learner Authorization required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant is preferred.
• For TK positions only, one of the following: a Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing; at least 24 college coursework units in early childhood education and/or child development; or comparable professional classroom experience with TK students, as determined by Aspire.

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.
• Regularly assess students and refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
• Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to address those needs 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