Science Teacher (26-27 School Year)

Invictus Academy of Richmond•El Cerrito, CA

1d•$63,977 - $83,429•Onsite

About The Position

Invictus Academy of Richmond is seeking a Science Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The role is a full-time, on-site position with a 10.5-month work year, based at the independent public charter school in El Cerrito. The teacher plans and delivers engaging, rigorous, relevant lessons aligned with state standards and the school’s adopted curriculum, and supports students in grades 7–12 in developing academic skills and confidence. The salary range is $63,977–$83,429. The position reports to the School Principal. The teacher collaborates with special education staff, fellow teachers, and school leadership; uses assessments and achievement data to guide instruction; scaffolds and differentiates learning; and supports a safe, joyful, structured classroom culture with high academic and behavioral expectations. The role also includes family communication, student supervision, advisory, tutorial and elective activities as assigned, school events and professional development, operational and grading responsibilities, and other duties assigned by the Principal or an administrator. Invictus emphasizes authentic relationships, restorative approaches, continuous improvement, feedback, and a solutions-oriented approach to supporting students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
California Single or Multiple Subjects Credential in the designated subject area, currently working toward one, or commitment to work toward a credential. Candidates with an intern credential, or willing to pursue one, will also be considered.
English Learner (EL) Authorization, Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) certificate, Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD), or Bilingual Certificate of Competence (BCC), or currently working toward one.
Pass a criminal background check through the Department of Justice.
Obtain a negative TB reading before starting employment.
Regular and consistent attendance and ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
Ability to supervise and engage with students in person and meet deadlines while adapting to stressful and unpredictable environments.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of teaching experience.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute engaging, rigorous, relevant daily lessons aligned to state standards and the school-adopted curriculum.
Collaborate and co-plan with special education staff, fellow teachers, and school leadership to improve the school and meet student needs.
Follow operational and programmatic systems and procedures, including established expectations for substitute plans.
Communicate regularly with families, aiming for three positive communications for each corrective communication.
Use rigorous, authentic assessments to gather and respond to student achievement data.
Scaffold and differentiate lessons to support students toward independent mastery of content.
Maximize student participation and depth of thinking while maintaining high rigor.
Plan and lead advisory, tutorial, and elective activities as assigned.
Meet instructional deadlines, including preparing teacher copies daily, updating the grade book, and submitting end-of-semester grades.
Uphold the PBIS system, including student celebrations and awards, daily DeansList data entry, and frequent family communication.
Actively supervise students during arrival, homeroom, passing periods, lunch, and dismissal.
Attend and participate in school-wide events, conferences, meetings, and professional development, including summer and weekly sessions during the school year.
Use technology and school-based platforms to communicate with staff, families, and community members, and use educational technology for curriculum development and planning.
Serve as a substitute teacher across different spaces as needed.
Collaborate with staff and leadership to improve practices and address student needs.
Give and receive constructive feedback and foster open, respectful communication.
Set and maintain high academic and behavioral expectations; build trusting relationships with students and families.
Create and maintain a joyful, safe, structured, and engaging school and classroom culture.
Encourage students to take risks, learn from mistakes, and use their voices.
Supervise and engage with students in person to support safety and learning.
Uphold and model the school’s core values, including purpose, perseverance, productivity, growth mindset, integrity, leadership, joy, gratitude, mindfulness, and kindness.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance, participate in the performance evaluation process, and perform other reasonable duties assigned by the supervisor or an administrator.