Math Teacher SY25-26 (California)

Summit Public Schools • El Cerrito, CA

65d • $63,718 - $99,987

About The Position

Math Teacher SY25 26 at Summit Public Schools View all jobs Who We Are What if all students graduated high school with the knowledge skills and habits they need to lead a fulfilled life This is the question that guides our mission at Summit Public Schools Summit is a leading network of public schools that prepare a diverse student population for success in a four year college and to be thoughtful contributing members of society We operate 12 schools serving over 4000 students in the Bay Area and Washington state 100 of Summit graduates are college ready and Summit graduates complete college at double the national average We need exceptional diverse and mission aligned teachers to join our team to help prepare our students for a fulfilled life Join us The Summit Model Summits research backed model makes teaching and learning at a Summit school unlike any other At Summit our teachers mentor the same group of students each year in advisory groups which allows them to build strong relationships based on deep trust over multiple years Mentors meet 11 with each student regularly to coach students toward their personal goals and meet daily as a mentor group During Project Time teachers teach universal skills through real world projects using their subject area expertise to help students apply their knowledge to the world around them Through our research backed curriculum Summit gives teachers the tools they need so that they can focus on teaching and becoming the best project based teachers in the world We are deeply committed to continuous improvement at Summit both as an organization and for our individual faculty With dedicated days of professional development built into the academic year regular coaching sessions with a school leader and a culture of honest actionable and timely feedback we equip our teachers with the tools necessary to improve their practice and tackle challenging issues We also prioritize developing leaders from within and have invested in multiple career pathway programs for our teachers and school leaders Summit has intensive collaboration structures built in to our weekly schedules Teachers collaborate at the grade and subject levels forming regular communities of practice to support each other in continuously improving as project based teachers and mentors By design our schools are small communities where every student is known They are intentionally heterogeneous and reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate As a teacher this will require being culturally responsive and creating equitable learning pathways for all students What Youll Do A student school day is around 8 830am to 3 330pm depending on the specific school Teachers days shall begin no earlier than 800 am and end no later than 500 pm on any given workday Project Time Teach 90 minute blocks in high school or four 55 minute blocks in middle school per day of project time Most teachers teach one course for the entire grade eg 9th Grade Biology and see each section twice per week Teachers work with students on projects that develop cognitive skills and apply their content knowledge to real world situations Teachers facilitate discussions in the classroom coach students in applying their cognitive skills and give students feedback Between teaching blocks teachers analyze student data build lesson plans support school culture and other personal development activities Summit teachers build lesson plans through a deep understanding of student progress data which determines the group and individual supports needed for their students to succeed Mentor Time Build deep relationships and sense of community when teachers meet with their small group of mentees daily for their entire time at Summit Daily teachers meet with their mentor groups work on habits of success as a group and check in one on one with their mentees Mentors coach and advocate for their mentees both inside and outside of the classroom and strive to support them as they develop their sense of purpose as they become self directed learners Self Directed Learning Time and Interventions Facilitate Self Directed Learning time and daily literacy or math interventions which dont involve lesson planning During this time teachers provide student support monitor progress and check in with individuals or groups of students Collaboration & Professional Development Twice a week teachers participate in all faculty after school meetings where community decisions are made professional development takes place and faculty collaborates as a grade level team or subject level team

Requirements

• Commitment to uphold Summits values and the belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and for life
• Teaching Credential in California or another US state
• Bachelors Degree
• Clear health and background check

Nice To Haves

• A Masters Degree in Education is preferred but not required
• Teaching experience in your subject preferred but not required
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Responsibilities

• Teach 90 minute blocks in high school or four 55 minute blocks in middle school per day of project time
• Teachers work with students on projects that develop cognitive skills and apply their content knowledge to real world situations
• Teachers facilitate discussions in the classroom coach students in applying their cognitive skills and give students feedback
• Between teaching blocks teachers analyze student data build lesson plans support school culture and other personal development activities
• Build deep relationships and sense of community when teachers meet with their small group of mentees daily for their entire time at Summit
• Mentors coach and advocate for their mentees both inside and outside of the classroom and strive to support them as they develop their sense of purpose as they become self directed learners
• Facilitate Self Directed Learning time and daily literacy or math interventions which dont involve lesson planning
• Twice a week teachers participate in all faculty after school meetings where community decisions are made professional development takes place and faculty collaborates as a grade level team or subject level team

Benefits

• In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work youll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan take what you need PTO policy 12 paid holidays and 3 weeks of organization wide closures during the year You and your dependents will have access to multiple health dental and vision plans at 25 cost we cover the other 75 and employee life and disability insurance at no cost
• Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent The salary for this position starts at 63718 and goes up to 99987 commensurate with experience and qualifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees