North Oakland Community Charter School
Elementary School Teacher
North Oakland Community Charter School, Emeryville, California, United States, 94608
We seek a Lead Teacher to teach all core subjects (ELA, Math, Social Studies and Science / STEAM) to a class of approximately 25 students. Social Studies and Science are taught via in-depth and often arts-integrated units. This teacher collaborates with grade level lead teacher and shared assistant teacher.We are looking for excellent teachers and leaders with a passionate and relentless commitment to equity and to the academic achievement and social-emotional development of traditionally underserved students.NOCCS educators are innovators who possess strong content knowledge and the ability to teach Common Core and California Standards with depth and creativity. Our teachers have a special ability to teach to the whole child while developing a community of scholars in each classroom and throughout the school.Our ideal colleagues are positive, hard-working, self-reflective learners. They are professionals, eager to collaborate and energized by working in a team environment to develop curriculum, refine grade-level systems, support the needs of students, and communicate with families. Each NOCCS teacher holds a deep understanding of and appreciation for the developing social, emotional and educational needs of her/his/their age group.Requirements / Qualifications
California Multiple Subject Credential, demonstrating compliance with highly qualified teacher status as defined by the California Department of Education.A minimum of one year of teaching experience in the classroom.Knowledge of different units of study and interest in designing rich and rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum using a backwards-planning framework (Teaching for Understanding, Understanding by Design, etc.) to address a range of diverse learners.Experience in implementing an array of best practices related to inquiry and workshop-based instruction.Knowledge of the Common Core and California State Content Standards.Ability to design and/or use a variety of assessment tools and techniques to guide instruction.Demonstrated success in differentiating instruction in public school classroom settings.Interest and skill in working as part of a team to develop and implement a state-of-the-art curriculum as well as rich outdoor education and technology integration.Interest in working in a school community with a high degree of parent/family participation.Commitment and ability to attend committee meetings, lead school-wide initiatives, utilize parents as volunteers in the classroom, and attend occasional evening meetings.The above are required experience and certifications. Also desired and valued are:Master’s Degree or HigherNational Board CertificationWe are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and strongly encourage candidates of color to apply.Experience with and/or interest in blended learning and/or technology integration.Required Application Materials
Application packets must include the following:Photocopy of California teaching credential(s)Reference sheet with three professional references. Please provide the name, position, contact information, and how long and in what capacity you know/worked with each person.
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California Multiple Subject Credential, demonstrating compliance with highly qualified teacher status as defined by the California Department of Education.A minimum of one year of teaching experience in the classroom.Knowledge of different units of study and interest in designing rich and rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum using a backwards-planning framework (Teaching for Understanding, Understanding by Design, etc.) to address a range of diverse learners.Experience in implementing an array of best practices related to inquiry and workshop-based instruction.Knowledge of the Common Core and California State Content Standards.Ability to design and/or use a variety of assessment tools and techniques to guide instruction.Demonstrated success in differentiating instruction in public school classroom settings.Interest and skill in working as part of a team to develop and implement a state-of-the-art curriculum as well as rich outdoor education and technology integration.Interest in working in a school community with a high degree of parent/family participation.Commitment and ability to attend committee meetings, lead school-wide initiatives, utilize parents as volunteers in the classroom, and attend occasional evening meetings.The above are required experience and certifications. Also desired and valued are:Master’s Degree or HigherNational Board CertificationWe are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and strongly encourage candidates of color to apply.Experience with and/or interest in blended learning and/or technology integration.Required Application Materials
Application packets must include the following:Photocopy of California teaching credential(s)Reference sheet with three professional references. Please provide the name, position, contact information, and how long and in what capacity you know/worked with each person.
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