Science Teacher

Aspire Public Schools Teaching PositionWe are now accepting applications for the 26-27SY! New hires are eligible for a $3,000 hiring bonus. (First installment paid out after your first 30 days, second installment paid out after your next 6 months). Compensation: Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.Below is the teacher salary schedule based on years of experience.If you're considering applying, we highly encourage you to upload any relevant documents you possess. This proactive step will significantly expedite the credentialing process. Our credentialing department will be able to swiftly verify your status and provide any necessary assistance throughout your credentialing journey. Documents to upload; 1. Non-Credentialed- transcripts, passing test scores, intern eligibility letters. 2. Credentialing Program- transcripts, passing test scores, appeasement letter. 3. Intern Credential- transcripts, passing test scores, intern program documentation. 4. Preliminary Credential- copy of your credential and/or include your credential number. 5. Clear Credential- copy of your credential and/or include your credential number Keep a look out for email communication from an Aspire representative and thank you for considering Aspire!About Aspire: Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.The Opportunity: Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. As an instructor at Aspire, you will deliver high-quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual. In addition, you will empower students to take control of their own learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of our nationally recognized model. Your professional learning community will provide a supportive and collaborative environment to fuel your growth and development. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree.What You Will Do:Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend collegeDevelop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional GuidelinesAssess students regularly and refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needsCommunicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child's educationIdentify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the schoolActively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coachesWhat You Will Bring:Bachelor's degreeCalifornia teaching authorization in science requiredEnglish Learners Authorization requiredNCLB Highly qualified required1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferredKnowledge of subject matter, including State Standards and subject-specific frameworksKnowledge of child cognitive development and various learning stylesAbility to analyze qualitative and quantitative student dataAbility and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practicesAspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.