Social Studies Teacher - High School

Equitas Academy Charter Schools • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of Equitas Academy Charter Schools is to prepare students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspires them to be champions of equity. We currently serve over 2,000 students and operate six schools in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles. Equitas offers a strong organizational culture focused on its mission, a community committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity, and a school grounded in the Pico-Union neighborhood with strong community and family engagement. Teachers receive consistent, relevant, and individualized coaching and feedback, with opportunities for professional growth and leadership roles. The school provides supportive professional development, including summer training and weekly sessions throughout the school year. Teachers work in diverse, collaborative, supportive, and reflective teams, with leadership that values teacher input. The environment is positive, joyful, and collaborative, leading to lasting relationships. The school provides a clean, organized environment that maximizes time for instructional practice and student learning, along with consistent behavior management systems and a structured classroom. A rigorous and aligned curriculum with a variety of resources is provided.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree
• A current Single Subject Social Studies (internship, preliminary, or clear) or out of state equivalent required
• English Learner authorization
• A strong belief that all students can succeed

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience and success working with students in low-income communities

Responsibilities

• Lead rigorous instruction in social studies utilizing our curriculum.
• Deliver instructional materials that you have prepared based on our rigorous and aligned curriculum.
• Communicate and collaborate with families regarding the behavior and academic progress of their student.
• Maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for students.
• Demonstrate a warm demander style with scholars in the classroom and school community.
• Approach class community building and repair with culturally responsive and restorative practices.
• Supervise and facilitate portions of Community Meeting (our school assembly) weekly on Friday.
• Attend IEP, SST, and 504 meetings as scheduled.
• Active participation in weekly professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics.
• Perform other duties to support our students and school community.

Benefits

• A competitive salary scale
• A variety of health benefit plans (included options completely free to the employee)
• Dental, Vision and Group Term Life/AD&D as well as Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance are also offered.
• Generous time off including winter break, spring break, fourteen holidays, and ten sick days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level