Middle School English Teacher Pool 26-27 School Year

Arts in Action • Los Angeles, CA

9d • $70,000 - $101,800

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of the Middle School, serve as an English teacher through planning, delivering and assessing instructional lessons aligned with the California Common Core Standards. Why work at Arts in Action? - Hopefully our mission and who we are resonates with you. In addition: The school has a comprehensive curriculum, however English teachers are also free to create their own lessons. The school provides financial support for continued education The school pays for conferences and professional development opportunities The school provides weekly PLC time and daily planning periods The school provides free health care options and comprehensive benefits The school has a fast pathway to increased leadership and increased pay through a lead and distinguished teacher pathway. Teachers receive significantly higher year to year pay increases compared to many district and charter schools. A year 1 English teacher with no additional units beyond a BA is guaranteed at least a $70,000 starting wage and a $2,000-$5,000 retention stipend bonus at the end of the academic year. The school offers longevity bonuses to all teachers. Additional (optional opportunities) to work during summer school We have a great team and amazing students!

Requirements

• Single subject English teaching credential (support can be provided to transfer credentials from out of state)
• Ability to establish/foster a positive and safe school culture
• Possesses a growth mindset and a love of learning

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Encourage and inspire students to love ELA and learning
• Promote the academic success and holistic growth of all students, collaborate with colleagues on curriculum design and instruction
• Use ongoing assessments to adapt instruction to students’ needs and monitor progress
• Meet with parents to communicate student’s strengths and areas of growth
• Implement effective classroom management strategies based on restorative justice practices
• Understand and organize subject matter for student learning by developing and implementing an appropriate Scope and Sequence
• Engage and support all students in learning by planning standards-based lessons
• Provide varied instruction as appropriate in order to attempt to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students
• Participate and collaborate in grade-level, staff, and planning meetings
• Build relationships with students, staff and parents
• Develop as a professional educator and seek to improve competency by regularly participating in professional growth activities
• Collaborate and support Assistant Teachers.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package including CALSTRS participation and free medical, dental, and vision options
• Additional year 1 and longevity stipends are offered.
• Teachers are compensated based on their placement on a scale of developing, lead and distinguished teacher with consideration of additional education units.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed