6th grade Math & Science Teacher Chula Vista

The Learning Choice Academy, Chula Vista, La Mesa, San Diego

Santee, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Consulting, Customer Relations, Documentation, Educational Administration, English Language, Interpersonal Skills, Lesson Plans, Mathematics, Needs Assessment, Progress Reports, Reporting Skills, Retirement Plan, Risk, School Attendance, School Management, Specimen Collection, Staff Development, Student Conduct, Student Housing, Team Player, Thin Layer Chromatography, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Santee, CA

POSTED

4 days ago

About the Employer

TLC IS A K-12 PUBLIC HYBRID HOMESCHOOL
We incorporate both school and parent involvement in educating students. Families can choose between a 100% homeschool program, or a hybrid program, with 3 days at school and 2 days at home. Teachers and staff arerequired to report onsite five days per week.

OUR MISSION
To empower students to reach their full potential by providing choice in education within collaborative triads of parents, students, and school.

OUR HISTORY
In May 2004, the San Diego Unified School District approved The Learning Choice Academy and authorized it to serve students in grades K-12. Currently, TLC has charters for all three school sites with sponsors from local districts including Chula Vista Elementary School District, Grossmont Union High School District, and San Diego Unified School District.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the school site administrator, the educator:
- reports onsite and maintains a Monday-Friday schedule totaling 40 hours per week
- provides an educational program for pupils in 6th grade and assists in other school programs as assigned
- creates a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth
-establishes effective rapport with students to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program, in accordance with each student's ability, and to meet the California State Standards
-establishes good relationships with parents and other staff members
-supervises instructional aides, student teachers, and parent volunteers when applicable

Job Description / Essential Elements:

Duties:

Candidate must possess exceptional skills and knowledge in the California Common Core Standards Mathematics

Be responsible for creating an effective learning environment that develops in each student the knowledge and skills needed to be prepared for mathematics in college, career, and life

Be a positive role model and instructor with the ability to evolve the math program. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials that stimulates inquiry, self-expression, and individual growth.

Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students and accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects and experiments are being worked on simultaneously

Prepares progress reports, report cards and evaluates academic and social growth of students. Establishes and maintains standards and expectations of student behavior for a productive learning environment. Promotes a learning environment that is conducive to the growth of student responsibility and self-control

Communicates with parents and staff on progress, growth, areas of improvement. Identifies pupil needs and consults with other professional staff in assessing and helping

Practices professional competence by attending staff development programs, subject team meetings and other professional learning opportunities

Performs any other related duties as assigned

The Independent Study teacher AKA Educational Partner position requires overseeing a roster of students at various grade levels, collecting work samples across all subjects, and completing student portfolios every six weeks, meeting with parent and student every six weeks to discuss progress, completing semester report cards, and other duties as assigned

Knowlede of:

Understanding of appropriate behavior management techniques

Fluency in English and academic level vocabulary and syntax expertise

Fluency in Spanish preferred

Methods for effective cooperation with all stake holders, including interpersonal skills using honesty, patience, respect and courtesy

Basic First Aid

Ability to:

Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and school staff

Communicate constructively and positively

Be dependable and punctual

Demonstrate an understanding, patient, friendly, and receptive attitude toward students

Remain calm under stressful conditions

Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Demonstrate proficiency in English, both orally and in writing; print and write legibly

Deal with problems using good judgment

Required documents to upload:

A letter of introduction

Resume

Three current (3-6 months) letters of reference

Fingerprint and TB clearances will be required before employment, as well as a physical exam

Copy of California teaching credential

Copy of transcripts

The Independent Study teacher AKA Educational Partner (EP) position requires face-to-face contact with students and parents at least once every 20-30 school attendance days up to one hour per student each time. Meetings are held at the TLC Resource Center.

EPs will be expected to be effective in the following skills:

Varied assignments to meet learning styles
Risk-free environment - provide positive feedback and allow choice
Encourage the use of higher order thinking skills and learning concepts as well as basic facts
Utilize hands-on approaches
Provide for in-depth understanding
Accessible for all learners
Utilize various modes of communication
Students have ownership of their learning within the curriculum
Projects promote meaningful learning, connecting new learning to students' past experiences
The learning process is valued as well as the learning project
Learning is multidisciplinary in nature
Teacher is a facilitator of learning
Student self-assessment of learning is expected and encouraged

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Completing required paperwork and documentation ie: Master Agreement, Attendance Sheets, Learning Records, Report Cards, and Portfolios
Advising and counseling both parents and students about educational opportunities through their school
Communicating school information to the parents/students
Evaluating student progress
Keeping current with school policy and procedure
Using computer technology
Attending staff meetings once a month
Travel to other TLC sites
Attendance at School Field Trips/Field Days/Assemblies
Proctoring state mandated tests and administering any other required tests

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
CALSTRS retirement plan
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Professional development assistance

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.A We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an Employment Visa.

No phone calls, please. All correspondence should be conducted through email

About the Company

The Learning Choice Academy, Chula Vista, La Mesa, San Diego

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