Summer School Teacher

Description

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 passionate and dedicated team. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree. The Summer School Teacher provides high quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual.

What You Will Do:

• Establish a culture of high expectations to include the shared belief that every student will attend college

• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines

• Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs

• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices

• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress

• Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education

• Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged

• Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches

• Maintain accurate student records including attendance

• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior

What You Will Bring:

• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles

• Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks

• Knowledge of assessments

• Ability and willingness to implement Aspire 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 and community

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Teaching, or related field
• Valid California Teaching Credential
• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred

Aspire 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.