Elementary/Multiple Subject Teacher (2026-27 School Year), #2: Ingenium Barack Obama Charter School, Compton, CA
About The Position
Teaching at Ingenium means you are part of a family. Building relationships with students, families, and each other is essential to our work. Teachers regularly communicate and collaborate in grade level, department, and school teams as well as with families to support all students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success. Teaching at Ingenium means empowering oneself and others. We believe that when learners are encouraged to take ownership over their educational experience, they attain higher levels of meaning and joy. Learners are supported in analyzing data and setting goals to work on continually improving individual, small group, class, grade-level, department, and school performance. Teaching at Ingenium means serving diverse communities and student groups. Ingenium teachers acknowledge the strengths of the school communities they serve and incorporate culturally responsive teaching into their practice. An Ingenium teacher modifies and differentiates to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Valid California multiple subjects teaching credential authorizing instruction in K-5 classrooms
- English Language Learner Authorization
- CPR/First Aid (provided by Ingenium post-hire)
Nice To Haves
- Principles and methods of curriculum design, a plus
- Distance learning experience preferred, and must have the capacity to learn how to be successful working in an independent study environment
Responsibilities
- Support the mission, vision, and core values of Ingenium Schools
- Strive to implement, by instruction and action, Ingenium Schools’ philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives in connection with Ingenium’s Signature Practices
- Continuously maintain and improve professional competence
- Attend mandatory trainings, professional meetings, and educational conferences, as required
- Build relationships with all students that demonstrate mutual respect and compassion
- Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior, measuring progress through individual and class goal setting
- Involve students in the process of the classroom including: creating a class Code of Cooperation, creating classroom procedures, and conflict resolution strategies
- Create a safe, developmentally appropriate classroom environment conducive to learning and based on student interests and goals
- Incorporate restorative justice and PBIS practices and implement social emotional learning curriculum
- Implement and support school/organizational policies governing student life and conduct
- Utilize educational technology including GoogleApps for Education to enhance learning experiences
- Design, implement, and monitor the learning experiences of each student.
- Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods: lecture, discussion, demonstration, small group, student-led instruction, etc.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ differing needs and interests
- Prepare and implement intervention programs for students requiring extra help
- In harmony with curriculum and in connection with Common Core State Standards, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students daily
- Prepare materials and classroom for class activities
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, and guide students in learning activities
- Consistently and accurately observe and assess students’ academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health, both formally and informally, through observation, formative assessment, and written evaluation
- Provide frequent and timely feedback to students and parents on student progress
- Recommend resources to parents for additional student growth
- Timely deliver accurate and complete written and oral progress reports
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law and Ingenium Schools’ policies
- Maintain individual and class goal folders to set learning goals and action plans and track learning process
- Maintain student confidentiality
- Confer with students and parents outside of the instructional day to resolve students’ behavioral and/or academic issues, as needed
- Maintain and improve professional competence and participate in professional development opportunities
- Actively participate in team meetings (grade level, special education, department, etc.) and serve on staff committees, school-wide events, parent workshops, and community partnership events
- Assist with school/organizational events, general supervision, extra-curricular support, tutoring, etc., as needed
- Actively participate in student recruitment, including but not limited to: attending recruitment events, student orientations, and community events to represent the school and inform the community of Ingenium Schools
- Assists with distribution of marketing materials in the community, as needed
- Perform related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
