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

Ingenium•Compton, CA

18d•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 role is scheduled for a minimum of 40 hours per week and reports to the Principal. Starting pay is $66,000 for a teacher with a full credential in the specified subject matter; the starting base is $64,446 per year for a teacher without a full credential. The position requires weekend work, nights, and early mornings as needed. Teachers build relationships with students, families, and colleagues and collaborate with grade-level, department, and school teams to support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success. They use culturally responsive practices and adapt instruction for students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs. The role emphasizes student ownership, goal setting, data-informed improvement, and Ingenium Schools’ educational philosophy and instructional practices. The teacher designs and delivers learning experiences aligned with the curriculum and Common Core State Standards; establishes classroom routines and a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment; monitors and assesses student progress; provides feedback and maintains student records; and collaborates with families and school colleagues. The teacher also participates in professional development, school events, student recruitment, and community activities 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 all student groups and California Common Core State Standards curriculum and instruction.
Ability to establish high expectations and develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities 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.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community members and manage student behavior to maintain engagement, productivity, and safety.
Ability to use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement student learning.
Regular attendance and a positive attitude.
Ability to lift 40 pounds; communicate and comprehend orally and in writing; and walk and/or stand for extended periods.
Ability to perform tasks requiring near and far vision, selective attention, time sharing, memorization, problem sensitivity, deductive and inductive reasoning, and mathematical reasoning.
Some kneeling, squatting, and bending; hand dexterity to demonstrate activities may be required.
Ability to use a computer, mouse, monitor, and computer software, and to respond to emails in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of principles and methods of curriculum design.
Distance learning experience; capacity to learn to work successfully in an independent study environment.

Responsibilities

Support Ingenium Schools’ mission, vision, core values, educational philosophy, instructional goals, and Signature Practices.
Maintain and improve professional competence; attend required trainings, professional meetings, and educational conferences.
Build respectful, compassionate relationships with students and support student participation in classroom procedures, behavior standards, 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 practices, and social-emotional learning curriculum, and follow policies governing student life and conduct.
Use educational technology, including Google Apps for Education, to enhance learning.
Design, implement, and monitor individual and group learning experiences using varied instructional methods.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to students’ differing needs and interests, and prepare interventions for students needing extra help.
Establish and communicate lesson, unit, and project objectives aligned with curriculum and Common Core State Standards.
Prepare classroom materials; plan and supervise class 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, recommend resources to parents, and maintain accurate student records and goal folders while preserving confidentiality.
Confer with students and parents outside instructional hours as needed to address behavioral or academic issues.
Participate in team meetings, professional development, staff committees, school-wide events, parent workshops, and community partnership events.
Assist with school events, general supervision, extracurricular activities, and tutoring as needed.
Participate in student recruitment and represent the school at recruitment, orientation, and community events; distribute marketing materials as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.