THE MUSEUM SCHOOL is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students from all over San Diego in Kindergarten through 8th grade. While learning to read, write, do mathematics and science, “learning to learn” is our capstone skill, supported by our “Community Goals” of becoming responsible citizens, productive workers, creative healthy individuals, problem solvers and self-directed learners. The Museum School’s curriculum seeks to go beyond the basics by teaching kids how to learn and opening opportunities to understand why they are learning. Project based departments and enriching classes such as art, music, sewing, movement, and media arts are part of the regular curriculum. We are located near Balboa Park in San Diego, providing a wide breadth of opportunities for our students and teachers to utilize museum galleries and park space as extensions of the classroom.

We are currently seeking a dynamic, credentialed teacher for our 1^st grade class who will work collaboratively within our Kindergarten through 2^nd grade tier for the 2016-17 school year. We seek teachers who are not only willing, but excited to create curriculum and work collaboratively with their colleagues.

Elementary Teacher Job Description

SUMMARY

Responsible for instructing students in an elementary school from grades 3-5. Creates lesson plans, administers praise and constructive criticism, instructs students on subjects such as science, literature, and math, and creates a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional program including project based departments.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities
• Create positive educational climate for students to learn in.
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions.
• Develop and implement personal professional growth plan
• Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year.
• Maintain grade records.
• Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Create projects designed to enhance lessons.
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
• Create lesson plans.
• Utilize various curriculum resources.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Develop incentives to keep participants engaged in class.
• Maintain an understanding of the needs of students with Special Education IEPs, and work collaboratively with the Special Education team to support students in meeting their annual goals.
• Attend IEP meetings for students.
• Develop professional relationships with other agencies and programs.
• Utilize public library, museum and other educational resources.
• Work with program coordinators to ensure initiatives are being met.
• Tutor students on an individual basis.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare and distribute required reports.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.

Position Requirements

• Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
• Must hold or be eligible for NCLB Certification of Highly Qualified Teacher status.
• CLAD/BCLAD/CTEL or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements.
• Minimum of two years as a lead classroom teacher preferred
• Ability to read, write, and speak English. Bilingual Spanish is preferred, but not required.
• Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and negative TB skin test or chest X-ray.

Compensation

Salary depends on experience with a scale comparable to SDUSD at a 179-day contract

100% health benefits package offered

Applications must include:

Resume sent to Director, Phil Beaumont at phil@museumschool.org

Cover letter indicating specific reasoning of desire to work with the Museum School

California Multiple Subject Credential with CLAD or BCLAD authorization

Letters of Reference