7th/8th grade Social Studies Teacher at Mayacamas Countywide Middle School

About the Employer

Mayacamas Countywide Middle School (“MCMS”) is a 6-8th grade public charter middle school that will build on the strength of the proven New Tech Network Project-Based Learning Model while utilizing best-in-class curricular elements to meet the growing needs of Napa’s diverse community of families. MCMS is a diverse by design middle school, where socio-economically and racially/ethnically diverse students – who have diverse learning needs – will benefit from a highly personalized program that differentiates instruction to meet individual students’ needs. Through project-based learning, online learning, best-in-class curricular elements, and a strong focus on students’ social-emotional development, Mayacamas will ensure students master state content standards and grow developmentally in an inclusive, welcoming and supportive school culture.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Napa Foundation for Options in Education is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and passionate Social Science Teacher (Certificated) with a single subject credential for our new charter school, Mayacamas Charter Middle School, targeted to open Fall 2022. The teacher reports to the Head of School and is responsible for the teaching of History-Social Sciences Content Standards for California Public Schools: Kindergarten through Grade Twelve, CCSS for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy), the ELA/ELD Framework; and the California State Framework for Social Studies and History (2016), supplemented by teacher-created lessons to ensure that history and social sciences reflect students’ cultures and identities. The teacher fosters a collaborative and stimulating classroom environment for a diverse group of students, as well as fosters a strong collaboration between parents, faculty members, board members and community partners. Because MCMS will be in its first year, we are not just looking for teachers, but for founding educators. We need people who want to work, and can thrive, in a fast-paced, evolving setting, and who demonstrate flexibility, creativity and persistence. MCMS needs educators who want to play a significant role in evolving our model and curriculum, facilitating meetings, designing school systems, and helping to create a school culture that is focused on social-emotional health, high achievement and community. We are searching for educators committed to the love of teaching and building a long-term legacy for Napa families. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university • Master’s degree in subject matter field or Education (strongly preferred) • Must possess, or be in the process of completing, a current California multiple subject teaching credential; CLAD or BCLAD strongly preferred • Ability to teach 7t

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