High School Teacher - Chemistry

The ideal candidate will bring passion and grit to the mission and vision of St. HOPE Public Schools and a desire to positively impact the Oak Park community and help close the achievement gap for our scholar population. They will have a willingness to learn, grow and work hard along the way. At St. HOPE Public Schools, we live by five key pillars:

High Expectations- You not only set the bar high for every scholar, but also for yourself. You possess a clear vision for what excellence looks like for scholar work, scholar behavior, and your craft.

Choice & Commitment- You understand how your work impacts life outside of your office or classroom. You wake up every morning and commit yourself to doing what's best for our scholars.

More Time- You are one of those people that goes above and beyond in all areas of life. Some people may even say you do too much, but you know that more time equals better results.

Focus on Results- Everything you do is done with purpose because you are dedicated to growth. You believe in data and work tirelessly to reach your goals. You are a problem solver and find feedback empowering.

Power to Lead- You are a natural influencer. You can't help but train and nurture scholars and peers. People are attracted to you because of the way you equip them to succeed.

Position Summary

St. HOPE Public Schools is seeking exceptional teachers for St. HOPE Public Schools. Teachers must have a track record of success and a "whatever it takes" attitude. Teachers will plan and execute highly effective instruction; establish and maintain a strong, college-going classroom culture; and attain exceptional, measurable results for every student.

Candidates must hold the belief that all children can succeed academically and socially and this belief must drive him or her to be relentless in his or her work.

All teachers report to their Site Lead and/or Manager.

Responsibilities of a teacher include:

Planning

• Develops measurable and ambitious big goals for dramatically increasing student achievement for their classes.
• Uses the Common Core state standards to backwards plan and create Lesson Plans, Unit Plans, and Assessments.
• Differentiates plans to support diverse learners in the classroom.

Execution

• Invests scholars in working hard to achieve big goals within the classroom and throughout campus.
• Engages and challenges scholars during practice time and ensures scholars are focused throughout their learning time.
• Utilizes effective strategies to check for understanding for all scholars and is flexible in adjusting methods based on scholar responses.

Assessment

• Gives daily Exit Tickets and tracks data so in order to inform instruction to best support scholars in the classroom.
• Engages with families and ensures all stakeholders are made aware of scholar data and scholar progress.

Culture

• Creates a positive classroom culture that is focused on high expectations, respect, and equity.
• Maintains scholar attention, supports and manages scholar behavior, and creates a classroom culture that is ripe for learning.
• Creates procedures and routines that support scholar learning and maximize time spent on learning.

Leadership

• Has a positive, whatever-it-takes attitude.
• Collaborates with co-workers and stakeholders to build up campus culture
• Demonstrates personal responsibility by following processes, procedures, meeting deadlines, maintaining professional dress, and being a reliable team member for both their scholars and colleagues
• Holds self to high expectations, is reflective, and continuously pursues feedback and progress in their practice
• Attends and participates in school-wide events both during and after-hours to promote stakeholder engagement and satisfaction

Qualifications

We are seeking a results-driven classroom leader committed to the St. HOPE Public Schools mission, and who holds high expectations for his or herself and every student.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid California Single Subject teaching credential in the applicable subject
• Appropriate EL authorization to teach EL or SDAIE
• Examples of a relentless drive and commitment to eliminate the disparity of educational quality that exists
• Belief in and alignment with SHPS's mission
• Criminal background clearance

Highly Desired (but not required):

• Understanding and experience working with the nuances of urban school environments and school culture
• Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing abilities (Spanish)

Salary

Starting Salary $65,133 commensurate with credential held.

This is a full time exempt position and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

To Apply

All candidates for this position must submit the following two pieces of information. Candidates must submit both documents or your application will not be considered.

• Resume
• Thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of this position and stating how you heard about this opportunity