Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant (Spanish Bilingual Preferred) at Extera Public Schools
About the Employer
Extera Public Schools are tuition-free, public K-8 charter schools serving the communities of Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, Extera operates two schools on four campuses that are co-located with LAUSD schools. Extera Public Schools currently serves approximately 900 inner-city, primarily Latino students who historically have had limited access to high quality public education options within their local neighborhood. More than 90% of Extera’s students come from low-income households and are eligible for Title I services, and nearly 50% are classified as English learners. The mission of Extera Public Schools is to prepare students for 21st century life and careers. Grounded in a program built upon excellence, equity, and engagement, Extera grows students into trailblazers who are conscientious change agents for their communities and beyond. With a focus on the natural world and the interconnectedness of all living things, children attending Extera Public Schools engage in learning that provides real world relevance and nurtures self-empowerment in order to develop students from local to global citizens. Project-based and place-based activities, personalized learning, the meaningful use of 1-1 technology in the classroom, and support for the “whole child” are all key aspects of Extera’s learning environment. Extera was founded on the firm conviction that all children, regardless of background or socio-economic status are entitled to high quality public education.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree degree and 30-day Substitute Teaching Permit, or Preliminary Multiple Subjects Credential is required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Support Teachers work with small groups of students and as substitute teachers when regular classroom teachers are absent. All candidates must be NCLB compliant; Experience working with children in a school environment preferred; First aid and CPR certificate required on hire or immediately obtained thereafter. Must be willing to work in a collaborative and innovative environment; work well with students, parents, teachers, and others; understand and commitment to the charter school model. This is an excellent opportunity for credentialed teacher candidates who are seeking a future teaching opportunity at one of our charter schools and teachers who wish to obtain relevant classroom experience.
Apply online through Edjoin ONLY. In addition to the above, please include separate responses to the following essay questions: 1. Why do you want to be part of the instructional team at Extera Public School? 2. Why do you think you would be a good fit for the school? 3. Describe the educational background and relevant experiences that have prepared you for this position.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree degree and 30-day Substitute Teaching Permit, or Preliminary Multiple Subjects Credential is required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Support Teachers work with small groups of students and as substitute teachers when regular classroom teachers are absent. All candidates must be NCLB compliant; Experience working with children in a school environment preferred; First aid and CPR certificate required on hire or immediately obtained thereafter. Must be willing to work in a collaborative and innovative environment; work well with students, parents, teachers, and others; understand and commitment to the charter school model. This is an excellent opportunity for credentialed teacher candidates who are seeking a future teaching opportunity at one of our charter schools and teachers who wish to obtain relevant classroom experience.
Apply online through Edjoin ONLY. In addition to the above, please include separate responses to the following essay questions: 1. Why do you want to be part of the instructional team at Extera Public School? 2. Why do you think you would be a good fit for the school? 3. Describe the educational background and relevant experiences that have prepared you for this position.
Comments and Other Information
Extera Public Schools are charter elementary schools that provide access to outstanding public education to students living in Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles, two of the most under-served communities in Los Angeles. Extera serves inner city elementary school students in grades K-8 who historically have had limited access to high quality public education options within their local neighborhood.
The mission of Extera Public Schools is to ensure the academic success of children by providing a rigorous and effective education program built on the pillars of excellence, equity and engagement. Through a school theme focused on the natural world and the inter-connectedness of all living things, children at Extera engage in hands-on, minds-on project-based learning that offers “real world” relevance, impact and self-empowerment. The school is founded on the firm conviction that all children, regardless of background or socio-economic status, are entitled to a high quality education. We are committed to the belief that all children can meet high academic expectations when provided the right school environment.
Extera provides a unique opportunity for highly motivated individuals to work in a collaborative and dynamic school community that is student centered and success oriented.
The Support Teacher position is a unique opportunity to join our instructional team and to gain teaching experience while learning about our program and instructional strategies. Support teachers gain meaningful experience in the classroom and often move into regular teaching positions.
Comments and Other Information
Extera Public Schools are charter elementary schools that provide access to outstanding public education to students living in Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles, two of the most under-served communities in Los Angeles. Extera serves inner city elementary school students in grades K-8 who historically have had limited access to high quality public education options within their local neighborhood.
The mission of Extera Public Schools is to ensure the academic success of children by providing a rigorous and effective education program built on the pillars of excellence, equity and engagement. Through a school theme focused on the natural world and the inter-connectedness of all living things, children at Extera engage in hands-on, minds-on project-based learning that offers “real world” relevance, impact and self-empowerment. The school is founded on the firm conviction that all children, regardless of background or socio-economic status, are entitled to a high quality education. We are committed to the belief that all children can meet high academic expectations when provided the right school environment.
Extera provides a unique opportunity for highly motivated individuals to work in a collaborative and dynamic school community that is student centered and success oriented.
The Support Teacher position is a unique opportunity to join our instructional team and to gain teaching experience while learning about our program and instructional strategies. Support teachers gain meaningful experience in the classroom and often move into regular teaching positions.