Math Teacher - Aspire Langston Hughes Academy
About The Position
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy is seeking a high school and middle school math teacher. Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998, Aspire aims to transform inequitable outcomes by providing a strong educational foundation for scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power for their families and post-secondary lives. The school community fosters learning, working, and playing in an environment grounded in values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. As an instructor, you will deliver high-quality instruction in a small school environment, empowering students to take control of their learning and contributing to the continuous improvement of a nationally recognized model. A supportive and collaborative professional learning community will fuel your growth and development, with the shared goal of changing the odds for underserved students and ensuring they are prepared for college.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- California teaching authorization in math-related subject area 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 and improve instructional practices
Nice To Haves
- 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred
Responsibilities
- Establish a culture of high expectations that includes 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 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 effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school
- Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans
- Life insurance/long-term disability
- Participation in a CA state retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement plan
- Adoption assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
