26/27 Third Grade

About Fortune School of Education: Fortune School of Education is a mission-driven network of tuition-free public charter schools (TK-12), non-profit preschools, and teacher preparation programs accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Serving students in Sacramento and San Bernardino Counties, we prepare children for college starting in preschool and are dedicated to closing the African American achievement gap.

Our Mission: To graduate high-achieving students of good character, prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society.

Our Approach: We live by The Five Pillars: High Expectations, Choice and Commitment, More Time, Focus on Results, and Citizenship.

The Role: As a Fortune School teacher, you'll provide a high-quality instructional program in a small-school environment where every student is known, valued, and prepared for college. You'll build meaningful relationships with students and families, set high expectations, and uphold our shared belief that every child can and will succeed in college .
What You'll Do

• • Instruction & Student Success
  • Design and deliver lessons aligned to California State Standards.
  • Use assessment data to refine instruction and meet diverse student needs.
  • Foster a positive, engaging classroom culture where students are motivated to learn.
  • Collaboration & Leadership
  • Partner with colleagues to share best practices and improve instruction schoolwide.
  • Take on leadership opportunities that contribute to school growth.
  • Actively participate in professional development and coaching.
  • Family & Community Engagement
  • Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress.
  • Build strong partnerships with families to support student success.
  • Student Support
  • Identify and support at-risk students through targeted interventions.
  • Collaborate with staff and community resources to ensure each child thrives.

What We're Looking For

• • Experienced in assessment, emphasizing student achievement as the primary outcome of schooling.
  • Systematically assesses and monitors student progress using objective and verifiable information whenever possible.
  • Works with the principal to systematically identify and respond to at-risk students
  • Makes referrals to appropriate community agencies when needed.
  • Provides meaningful information to parents/guardians and others regarding student progress.
  • Maintains policies and practices for grading, reporting, and promoting.
  • Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles.
  • Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks and assessments.
  • Ability and willingness to implement Fortune School Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices.
  • Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data.
  • Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices.
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, community, and stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid California Teaching Credential - Multiple Subject credential required.
  • Appropriate certification for teaching English Language Learners
  • 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred.

Working Conditions

• Office environment: constant interruptions .
• Outdoor environment: driving a personal vehicle to conduct work, visit school sites, travel to other organizations and companies; meetings and workshops

Physical Abilities

• Hearing and speaking to conduct group training; exchange information in person, electronically, and on the telephone.
• Ability to read printed material and computer screens.
• Ability to hear and comprehend speech at normal volumes.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies.
• Ability to climb stairs, walk, and sit for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions