Biology Teacher at The Foundation for Hispanic Education

About the Employer

Our Organization - Serving East San Jose through Education The Foundation for Hispanic Education (TFHE) was established in 1981 as a product of the late Dr. B. Roberto Cruz’s vision of providing quality education and support for all underserved learners, with a focus on Latino students. With 106 committed staff members, TFHE now serves over 1,050 students from the community neighborhoods of Mayfair, Mt. Pleasant, Sylvandale, Santee, and Alum Rock in East San Jose. TFHE operates three charter high schools.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Foundation for Hispanic Education (www.tfhe.org): Background: The Foundation for Hispanic Education was established in 1981 by the late Dr B Roberto Cruz with the mission of providing quality education and support for all underserved learners, with a focus on Latino students. The Foundation, through its three charter high schools, provides leadership in the education of English Language Learners, through its Center for Latino Education and Innovation and its partnership with the University of Santa Clara School of Education and Psychology. The Foundation schools currently enroll 900 students at its three campuses, with anticipated growth over the next three years to serve 1350 students. During this period of growth the Foundation expects to increase its teaching staff to 65 highly qualified teachers. Concurrently support staff will continue to grow with opportunities for advancement at all levels of service. SCIENCE TEACHER DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Foundation for Hispanic Education is seeking dynamic and passionate Science teachers who can develop our students as scientific thinkers. As Science teachers at our charter schools, educators will work closely with the Principal and department teachers to execute the Science department's mission and vision and support our schools’ in graduating bi-literate students. We are seeking life and physical science credential holders who are passionate about working with our demographic and committed to student success. Teachers at our new school sites will have the unique opportunity to help develop a four year science course sequence with a college-prep focus, that emphasizes inquiry based skills and STEM related concepts. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and presents curricular units and lessons to students; evaluates students’ progress; maintains positive and well managed learning environment; serves as a grade Advisor; serves as a role model and motivator to students, promotes a coll

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