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Elementary Lead Teacher (K-5)

Elementary Lead Teacher (K-5)

The New School of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA, US
30+ days ago
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Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW :

  • We are looking for exceptional teachers who love working with youth and helping their brilliance shine bright.  We are looking for teacher leaders who effectively develop students’ academic, behavioral, and socio-emotional skills; who build inclusive classroom communities; who differentiate to ensure students with significant needs have the necessary accommodations and support in places; who care deeply about making their students’ learning experiences meaningful, engaging, and relevant both now and for the future.
  • We are looking for teachers who believe in the potential and capacity of every student; who value radical collaboration, feedback, and coaching; who teach to learn; who see families as partners towards our vision and goals; and finally, who believe in our values of community, anti-racism, action, and justice and see the power of their role in changing the world around us.
  • The role of an Elementary School Lead Teacher at NSSF entails planning and teaching core content along with a daily intervention block.
  • Elementary Lead Teachers (2 per grade) collaborate within the grade to share the planning and create curriculum that aligns for all students within the grade.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • California Teaching credential (required) Three years of teaching experience with strong academic outcomes for Black & brown students, English Learner students, students with IEPs (required) Deep commitment to equitable teaching and learning approaches, including — but not limited to — culturally responsive teaching, inclusion, anti-racist education, restorative practices, Universal Design for Learning, social emotional learning and data-informed instruction  Experience working with children, families and staff from diverse backgrounds and with diverse learning needs, including – but not limited to – English Language learners, academically high-achieving students, students with IEPs, academically low-performing students, and students who have experienced trauma  Familiarity with Special Education accommodations and modifications, IEP implementation, and inclusive practices Commitment to anti-racist teaching practices  Bilingual (preferred) COMPETENCIES :   Love for learning, self-awareness, and desire to grow Sense of agency and belief that teacher actions directly impact student actions Creative problem solving and flexibility in thinking  Alignment with our values of being kind, courageous, responsible & curious Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills Unwavering belief that all students should and can receive an education that is equal to their extraordinary potential regardless of their background RESPONSIBILITIES : Develop differentiated, inquiry-based curriculum Develop yearly scope and sequence for content areas aligned to state and national standards Build on provided curriculum to create weekly and daily lesson plans that align to state and national standards and meet individualized learning goals Collaboratively build integrated inquiry arcs (10-12 weeks) with grade level team which integrates content Engage all learners Hold and meet high expectations for each student’s learning and social emotional development goals, incorporating equity and anti-racist practices Create, monitor, and adjust Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), ensuring all students have ambitious and appropriate academic and social-emotional learning goals Collaborate with team, manager, and learning specialists to create and sustain an inclusive environment; partner in the development and support of IEP goals; continue to improve knowledge and implementation of SPED and ELL best practices Provide individual and small group instruction to meet the differentiated needs of all students Assess student progress consistently through a variety of holistic & standardized approaches Use data to drive instructional strategies and meet student needs Use a variety of research-based classroom management strategies to support all students Build an inclusive and anti-racist school culture, climate, and curriculum Create a learning environment that celebrates diversity, practices equity, and promotes safety, support and joy Partner with families to develop student goals and strengthen home-school connections Strive to live out our school values of community, action, and justice in all that you do and have fun in the process Commit to constant professional and personal growth Collaborate radically with grade level teammates and other members of the teaching and learning community Document, reflect, and share your pedagogy and insights with colleagues, visiting educators and the community broadly COMPENSATION : Compensation is a competitive salary based on years of teaching experience, education degrees, National Board Certification and any special credentials.
  • Starting salary for a credentialed educator with at least two years of teaching experience is $75,000 and ranges based on years of experience up to $120,000 Additional $5,000 to base salary for SPED credentials and / or National Board Certification Competitive benefits package including health coverage and retirement TO APPLY :

  • Contact hiring@newschoolsf.org with your resume and a cover letter outlining your educational philosophy and student outcomes that you are most proud of - don’t be afraid to toot your own horn!
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