Biology Teacher - Resume Drop

Teacher Position

The role of teachers at ICEF is not only to teach and develop expertise as an educator but to be a part of a team that embraces the challenge of building a culture of community and success that can grow and persist. Our teachers must believe in and be committed to the mission and vision of ICEF and be passionate about bringing them to life. ICEF teachers are results-driven educators who dedicate their professional lives to empowering students to fulfill their dreams. To achieve this goal, we equip teachers with essential resources, including curriculum maps, a comprehensive repository of instructional materials and videos, interim assessments and item banks, individualized coaching, weekly professional development, and the support to implement innovative strategies.

Responsibilities

To Students:

• Create and maintain a joyful, safe, structured, and engaging school and classroom environment of high expectations that grows as a community of individuals working together to learn
• Effectively execute assigned curriculum and support to reach every student, regardless of prior academic background, disability, or English language fluency
• Achieve measurable academic goals for student growth and mastery
• Engage in the process of internalizing assigned curriculum, tied to specific grade level and content standards, in teacher teams and individually to prepare daily lesson plans, instructional materials, and exit tickets that are aligned to rigorous college-ready standards (e.g., Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, etc.)
• Welcome and incorporate feedback from the coaching, guidance, and feedback provided by school leaders, coaches, and instructional directors
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with students and their families
• Implement, monitor, and sustain school-wide systems and expectations
• Model and teach our school values
• Plan and implement intervention strategies for differentiated learning needs
• Maintain and enrich subject matter expertise, seeking to become a better teacher every day
• Communicate regularly and proactively with parents regarding student performance (positive and negative)

To Other Staff:

• Collaborate closely with fellow teachers and other staff members to create and maintain a team-oriented professional culture
• Collaborate closely with special education teachers to effectively differentiate instruction and curriculum materials for students with special education needs
• Communicate proactively with fellow teachers and other staff to effectively correct any school issues
• Ensure timely and high-quality submission of school requirements such as intellectual preparation/lesson plans, unit plans, and re-teaching plans
• Actively participate in all professional development
• Assist other staff when available to help
• Respect the work of fellow teachers and other staff, understanding that everyone is united by the mission of ICEF and committed to our students

Qualifications

Required:

• Commitment to the ICEF mission and vision
• Valid California single subject teaching credential in Biology and a valid English Learner Authorization (e.g. CLAD). Applicants who will hold any of the following credentials by August 1st are welcome to apply: California Single Subject Credential in Biology (Clear or Preliminary) California University Internship Credential Eligible (Intern eligibility letter required) Proof of California Credential in Progress (University email can satisfy this requirement) Non-California Credential Transferring to California; please provide proof of transferring credential in progress (i.e. from other U.S. states) Candidates who don't hold a credential or have a pathway to obtaining a California teaching credential will not be eligible for a teaching position.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree
• TB clearance
• Background check clearance

Preferred:

• Bilingual in Spanish
• At least one year of prior teaching experience

Salary and Benefits

Compensation: $68,000 - $125,000

Benefits: As a full time employee of ICEF Public Schools, employees are entitled to Medical, Life Insurance, Dental and Vision plans, and 403b retirement programs as offered by ICEF Public Schools. Eligible employees will also be entitled to sick leave and vacation time in accordance with ICEF Public School policies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move and/or lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Our Mission

ICEF's mission is to educate and empower courageous leaders to embrace their full potential for college, career, and life by providing a community that honors each student's unique identity, fosters academic excellence, nurtures healthy minds, and inspires critical thinkers.

Our Schools

ICEF (Inner City Education Foundation) Public Schools is a nonprofit charter school management organization serving communities throughout the Los Angeles area. ICEF Public Schools operates high-quality, tuition-free, public charter elementary, middle and high schools. Our vision is to transform our communities to support our communities to be stable, economically vibrant communities by providing free, first-rate educational opportunities for students.

ICEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer