2021/22 SY Science Prep Teacher (TK-5th Grade at Cox Academy) at Education for Change Public Schools - EFC

About the Employer

Founded in 2005, Education for Change (EFC) is a charter management organization that was created as a partnership between Oakland Unified School District and the education reform community in order to leverage the flexibilities in charter law to facilitate greater innovation and to address the underperformance of our most vulnerable student populations. EFC is Oakland’s largest charter operator, serving over 3,000 students in the Fruitvale and Elmhurst neighborhoods of East Oakland. Five of seven of our schools were formerly OUSD schools that converted to EFC to leverage the flexibility and agility provided by charter law for greater outcomes for our students.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Education for Change is looking for a dynamic and visionary teacher who will engage students, families, and other members of our learning community to ensure high student achievement. The teacher will work with classes of students in grades TK-5th to help them to develop an understanding of foundational science during 60-80 minute science classes per week. The teacher provides instructional leadership to students and actively participates in and contributes to a collaborative, results-oriented professional learning community. S/he engages community partners and families in serving the whole child and ensuring ALL children achieve at high levels prepared to succeed in any setting. S/he will know how to successfully work in an urban elementary school with a high English Learner and low-income population.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications