Elementary/Multiple Subject Teacher, #1378: Ingenium Barack Obama Charter School, Compton, CA

Ingenium•West Rancho Dominguez, CA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Ingenium Schools is hiring a full-time, 11-month Multiple Subject Teacher to teach fourth grade at Ingenium Barack Obama Charter School in Compton, California. The teacher works at least 40 hours per week and reports to the Principal. The starting salary is $66,000 for a teacher with a full credential in the specified subject matter; the starting base for a teacher without a full credential is $64,446 per year. Salary is contingent upon credential status. Teachers build relationships with students, families, and colleagues and collaborate to support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success. They use culturally responsive, differentiated instruction to serve students with varied backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs, and help learners take ownership of their education through goal setting and ongoing improvement. The role involves designing and delivering instruction aligned with California Common Core State Standards, monitoring student learning and development, maintaining records, and communicating progress with students and families. Teachers foster a safe, developmentally appropriate classroom culture, use restorative justice and PBIS practices and social-emotional learning curriculum, and use educational technology, including Google Apps for Education. The position also includes collaboration, professional development, school events, student recruitment, and other duties as assigned. Weekend work, nights, and early mornings may be required as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in K–5 classrooms.
English Language Learner Authorization.
Knowledge of effective teaching strategies for diverse student groups and California Common Core State Standards curriculum and instruction.
Knowledge of assessment methods, including diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments, performance tasks, and project evaluation.
Knowledge of English language and mathematics, child cognitive development, learning styles, and learning and motivational strategies.
Ability to develop and implement lesson plans aligned with Common Core State Standards and adopted curricular resources.
Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data and create and track data-driven action plans.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community members.
Ability to manage student behavior and maintain an engaged, productive, and safe classroom.
Ability to use computers, audiovisual aids, educational equipment, and materials to support learning.
Capacity to learn to work successfully in an independent study environment.
Maintain a positive attitude and regular attendance.
Weekend work, nights, and early mornings may be required as needed.
CPR/First Aid certification is provided by Ingenium after hire.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of principles and methods of curriculum design.
Distance learning experience.

Responsibilities

Support Ingenium Schools’ mission, vision, core values, educational philosophy, instructional goals, and Signature Practices.
Maintain and improve professional competence; attend required trainings, meetings, and educational conferences.
Build respectful and compassionate relationships with students and support student participation in classroom expectations, procedures, goal setting, and conflict resolution.
Create a safe, developmentally appropriate classroom conducive to learning and based on student interests and goals.
Use restorative justice, PBIS, social-emotional learning curriculum, and school policies governing student life and conduct.
Use educational technology, including Google Apps for Education, to enhance learning.
Design, implement, and monitor each student’s learning experiences; teach individuals and groups using varied methods.
Adapt teaching methods and materials to students’ differing needs and interests, and prepare interventions for students requiring extra help.
Establish and communicate lesson, unit, and project objectives aligned with curriculum and Common Core State Standards.
Prepare classroom materials, supervise projects and field trips, and guide students in learning activities.
Observe and assess students’ academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health through formal and informal methods.
Provide timely feedback and progress reports to students and parents, and recommend resources for additional student growth.
Maintain accurate student records and individual and class goal folders, and protect student confidentiality.
Confer with students and parents outside the instructional day as needed to address behavioral or academic issues.
Participate in team meetings, professional development, committees, school-wide events, parent workshops, and community partnership events.
Assist with school events, supervision, extracurricular support, and tutoring as needed.
Participate in student recruitment, orientations, and community events; represent the school and distribute marketing materials as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.