3rd Grade Teacher at Willits Charter School

Job Information

Date Posted: 3/11/2023	Application Deadline: 5/26/2023 11:55 PM Pacific
Employment Type: Full Time	Length of Work Year: 185 days
Salary: $45,000-$60,000	Number Openings: (At time of posting) 1
Contact: Charlene Bredder	Email: charlene@willitsk5charter.org
Phone: 7074591400

Job Summary

Position Overview: The new 3rd grade teacher must have a strong personal commitment to the school’s mission and vision. We are looking for a positive, passionate, energetic teacher who is friendly, warm and welcoming, able to relate well to students, create and contribute to a positive classroom and school environment, and work well as a member of a close-knit team. We seek a creative teacher to lead our 3rd grade. The 3rd grade teacher is encouraged to try new and innovative methods to enhance our educational program. We seek someone who teaches through hands-on projects, involves students in decisions about their learning, encourages students to take risks, and fosters a commitment to both rigor and fun in learning. Working well as a team, sharing ideas, supporting others and contributing to the wider school community are essential for this position. This position will begin August 2023. About our school: Willits Elementary Charter School (WECS) is a small, independent charter school. It is in its tenth year of operation and is stable both in its programs and finances. WECS provides a quality, personalized education for students in grades kindergarten through fifth. We are an intentionally small school of between 140-150 students with a heavy emphasis on family involvement. We have a strong commitment to Spanish language instruction as well as music, art and physical education. We celebrate diversity and strive to instill integrity, compassion and confidence in each child. We give each child support and encouragement to become his/her own unique self. Through hands-on learning, Willits Elementary Charter students tackle academic curriculum in ways that are engaging, meaningful, adaptable to a variety of learning styles, and fun. See our website for more information: https://www.willitselementarycharter.com/ Willits Community Willits is a small, rural town and surrounding community of 10,000 people.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

Third grade teacher.

Requirements / Qualifications

California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or evidence of enrollment in program to complete certification or evidence of completing program and being an intern Resume Cover letter stating interest in job and how you meet the criteria 2 letters of recommendation

Materials can also be emailed to: director@willitsk5charter.org or mailed to Willits Elementary Charter School, 405 E Commercial St, Willits, CA 95490

Comments and Other Information

Requirements:
•	California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or enrolled in program to complete certification. Interns are welcome to apply.
•	Commitment to a positive approach to discipline
•	Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
•	A team orientation and willingness to be an active, supportive part of a team

Exemplary Candidates will have evidence demonstrating: 
•	Meeting standards through hands-on projects
•	Background in strong hands-on science projectss
•	Providing positive and constructive feedback to students
•	Engaging parents in positive ways with the students’ learning progress 
•	Community building in the classroom
•	Contribution to the wider school community through extracurricular activities, clubs, projects, or other contributions

3rd Grade Teacher at Willits Charter School | EDJOIN

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