History at Para Los Ninos
About the Employer
About PLN Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Niños provides education and wraparound support, serving over 10,000 children, youth, and families annually in some of the most underserved areas in Los Angeles. PLN fosters pathways to success by striving for excellence in education, family support, and comprehensive social-emotional, and community-based services. Through early education, TK-8th grade education, youth workforce services, and family and community services Para Los Niño’s model provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to break the cycle of poverty and help children and youth thrive.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Para Los Ninos Charter Middle School is looking for enthusiastic, talented, and committed teachers in all subject areas. Our Charter Middle School offers a high-quality, rigorous and compassionate educational experience to families in downtown Los Angeles. Under the direct supervision of the Charter School Principal, Charter School Teachers will serve as the primary teacher in a single subject area (i.e, Mathematics, Science, English-Language Arts, Social Studies). Teachers will collaborate with grade level teams to implement an integrated, project-driven, standards-based curriculum. Teachers will act as advisors to a group of students for the entirety of their tenure at the school and loop with students through 6th, 7th, and 8th grades in their subject area. Teachers will participate in authentic assessment of students including narrative evaluations, student led conferences, and end-of-unit exhibitions. Teachers will also collaborate with school principal, curriculum support coordinator, and the After School Program Supervisor in implementing integrated instructional activities and family literacy workshops and events; assist in identifying instructional resources for teachers and students and be responsible for implementing and integrating new policies and services that support the school’s mission and instructional objectives.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Under the supervision of the Principal, the Teacher is responsible for guiding the academic progress of his/her assigned students by providing high quality instruction, based on a multi-faceted, integrated curriculum, working collaboratively with colleagues to meet the academic, social and emotional needs of students, evaluating student performance using designated assessments and student work, and working with families as learning partners
At Para Los Niños we believe that children and youth thrive when seen, supported and developed within the context of their family, community and holistic selves. We know that to ensure children and youth are developmentally and academically successful and ready for the future, social, emotional and physical health are a key component of realizing that potential. PLN is a great environment for new and experienced teachers because we hold fast to a culture of collaboration (setting aside time every week for collaborative planning) and mutual support.
Our teachers will experience:
- Para Los Niños offers Induction Program support to all first and second year teachers (with a Preliminary Credential) needing to work on their Clear Credential.
- Teacher training (prior to the start of the school year and throughout the year)
- Mentor teachers
- Frequent observations by administrators and teacher colleagues
- Goal setting and regular follow-up with school-site administrative team during observation debriefs
What benefits does Para Los Niños offer?
- Competitive Salary and Stipends
- Comprehensive Health Benefits Package
- CalSTRS retirement matching and optional 401K plan
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Program
- Legal Shield and Identity Theft
- Aflac Voluntary Benefits
Why join PLN?
Joining the Para Los Niños team means you are part of a team that believes that children and youth thrive when seen, supported and developed within the context of their family, community and holistic selves. At Para Los Niños we know that to ensure children and youth are developmentally and academically successful and ready for the future, social, emotional and physical health are a key component of realizing that potential.
Follow this link to learn more about the many ways in which our team changes lives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imXunS__gfs&feature=youtu.be
Requirements / Qualifications
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Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
6/15/2021
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Number of Openings
1
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Add'l Salary Info
$58,240-$94,571
Length of Work Year
11 months
Employment Type
Full Time