EdSurge
Science Teacher SY 24-25, California Bay Area
EdSurge, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
Science Teacher SY 24-25, California Bay Area
Summit Public Schools - Multiple Locations - Full time
Who We AreSummit is a leading network of public schools that prepare a diverse student population for success in a four-year college and to be thoughtful, contributing members of society. We operate 14 schools serving over 4,500 students in the Bay Area and Washington state. 100% of Summit graduates are college ready and Summit graduates complete college at double the national average.We need exceptional, diverse, and mission-aligned teachers to join our team to help prepare our students for a fulfilled life. Join us!The Summit ModelSummit’s research-backed model makes teaching and learning at a Summit school unlike any other. At Summit, our teachers
mentor
the same group of students each year in advisory groups, which allows them to build strong relationships based on deep trust over multiple years. Mentors meet 1:1 with each student regularly to
coach students toward their personal goals , and meet daily as a mentor group.During Project Time, teachers teach
universal skills through real-world projects
- using their subject-area expertise to help students apply their knowledge to the world around them. Through our research-backed curriculum, Summit gives teachers the tools they need so that they can focus on teaching and becoming the best project-based teachers in the world.We are deeply committed to
continuous improvement
at Summit, both as an organization and for our individual faculty. With dedicated days of professional development built into the academic year, regular coaching sessions with a school leader, and a culture of honest, actionable, and timely feedback, we equip our teachers with the tools necessary to improve their practice and tackle challenging issues.By design, our schools are
small communities where every student is known . They are
intentionally heterogeneous
and reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. As a teacher, this will require being culturally responsive and creating equitable learning pathways for all students.What you’ll do:Project Time:
Teach 90-minute blocks in high school or four 55-minute blocks in middle school, per day of project time. Teachers work with students on projects that develop cognitive skills and apply their content knowledge to real-world situations.Mentor Time:
Build deep relationships with students by meeting with their small group of mentees daily.Self-Directed Learning Time and Interventions:
Facilitate Self Directed Learning time and daily literacy or math interventions.Collaboration & Professional Development:
Participate in all-faculty after-school meetings for community decisions and professional development.What You NeedCommitment to
uphold
Summit’s
values .Teaching Credential
in California or another US state.Bachelor’s Degree
(a Master’s Degree in Education is preferred, but not required).Clear
health
and
background check .Teaching experience
in your subject preferred, but not required.Who You AreYou want to be a
world-class project-based learning
teacher.You
thrive
while
collaborating .You care deeply about working in
intentionally heterogeneous
schools.You’re eager to
engage in professional development .You have a
growth mindset .You are
passionate
about serving as a mentor.What You GetIn addition to joining a highly motivated team, you’ll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, unlimited “take what you need” PTO policy, and health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost.Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities.
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Summit Public Schools - Multiple Locations - Full time
Who We AreSummit is a leading network of public schools that prepare a diverse student population for success in a four-year college and to be thoughtful, contributing members of society. We operate 14 schools serving over 4,500 students in the Bay Area and Washington state. 100% of Summit graduates are college ready and Summit graduates complete college at double the national average.We need exceptional, diverse, and mission-aligned teachers to join our team to help prepare our students for a fulfilled life. Join us!The Summit ModelSummit’s research-backed model makes teaching and learning at a Summit school unlike any other. At Summit, our teachers
mentor
the same group of students each year in advisory groups, which allows them to build strong relationships based on deep trust over multiple years. Mentors meet 1:1 with each student regularly to
coach students toward their personal goals , and meet daily as a mentor group.During Project Time, teachers teach
universal skills through real-world projects
- using their subject-area expertise to help students apply their knowledge to the world around them. Through our research-backed curriculum, Summit gives teachers the tools they need so that they can focus on teaching and becoming the best project-based teachers in the world.We are deeply committed to
continuous improvement
at Summit, both as an organization and for our individual faculty. With dedicated days of professional development built into the academic year, regular coaching sessions with a school leader, and a culture of honest, actionable, and timely feedback, we equip our teachers with the tools necessary to improve their practice and tackle challenging issues.By design, our schools are
small communities where every student is known . They are
intentionally heterogeneous
and reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. As a teacher, this will require being culturally responsive and creating equitable learning pathways for all students.What you’ll do:Project Time:
Teach 90-minute blocks in high school or four 55-minute blocks in middle school, per day of project time. Teachers work with students on projects that develop cognitive skills and apply their content knowledge to real-world situations.Mentor Time:
Build deep relationships with students by meeting with their small group of mentees daily.Self-Directed Learning Time and Interventions:
Facilitate Self Directed Learning time and daily literacy or math interventions.Collaboration & Professional Development:
Participate in all-faculty after-school meetings for community decisions and professional development.What You NeedCommitment to
uphold
Summit’s
values .Teaching Credential
in California or another US state.Bachelor’s Degree
(a Master’s Degree in Education is preferred, but not required).Clear
health
and
background check .Teaching experience
in your subject preferred, but not required.Who You AreYou want to be a
world-class project-based learning
teacher.You
thrive
while
collaborating .You care deeply about working in
intentionally heterogeneous
schools.You’re eager to
engage in professional development .You have a
growth mindset .You are
passionate
about serving as a mentor.What You GetIn addition to joining a highly motivated team, you’ll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, unlimited “take what you need” PTO policy, and health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost.Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities.
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