ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND SUPPORT INCLUDE: GROWTH & EMPOWERMENT -Two teacher credentialing programs -Teacher Intern Program -Induction Program (Free for employees) -1-2 minimum days per month to facilitate on-going professional development -Stipends for club leaders, athletic coaches, and other additional responsibilities SUPPORT -Small class sizes -Built in planning and grading time -Team building opportunities -Collaboration with teachers, tutors, academic coaches, special education team, counselors, and school psychologists -Partnerships with local organizations to support student/family needs HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND WORK/LIFE BALANCE Full time teachers receive time off in observance of federal holidays along with: -10 sick days -One week break for October Intersession -One week break for Thanksgiving -Three week Winter Break -One week Spring Break -Approximately seven weeks of Summer Vacation -6.25 hour instructional day at elementary school sites -Up to 6.75 hour instructional day at middle/high school sites -Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits through CalSTRS -Paid maternity and paternity leave -Free access to Tickets at Work, including exclusive discounts and special offers for theme parks, attractions, hotels, concerts, movie tickets and more. Engage and support all students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies and resources to respond to students' diverse needs and by engaging students in problem solving and critical thinking skills, using culturally relevant examples.