Certificated Teacher (K-5) at Elevate School
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the site administrator, provides an educational program for students in grades K-5 or a combination thereof, and assists in other school programs as assigned. Plays a pivotal role in the development of each individual child and contributes to creating a well-organized, highly effective school environment. Approaches the teaching role with an entrepreneurial spirit, embracing creativity, leadership, innovation, technology and the practice of Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Establishes an effective rapport with parents, other staff members, and students to provide a solid foundation for students to participate in the school program and to meet or exceed the California Common Core State Standards, each according to their ability. Supervises instructional aides, student teachers, other paraprofessionals, and parent volunteers when applicable.
Requirements / Qualifications
• Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, CLAD or BCLAD or equivalent • Bachelor’s degree or above; Master’s degree preferred • Deep love for students and a passion to teach with excellence • Strong core subject knowledge for teaching at the elementary level • Experience with cooperative learning structures and hands-on learning • Ability to accommodate students with a variety of learning abilities and styles, including those with special needs and low skill level, in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting • Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, especially with parents and community members • Understanding of technology integration in educational practice • Understanding and practice Steven Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People • Effective classroom management skills • Background clearance from the FBI/DOJ (upon hiring) • Proof of negative TB test (upon hiring)
Elevate Charter School is a Kindergarten through 6th Grade public charter school in the Serra Mesa and Tierrasanta communities of San Diego, CA. At Elevate, we create a comprehensive educational environment that integrates strong academics with twenty-first century skills. We combine the three R’s—Reading, Writing and Arithmetic—with the four C’s of the twenty-first century— Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Communication. In this environment, students acquire the tools they must possess in order to succeed as inventors, designers, listeners, artists, and big-picture thinkers—the innovators who will bring meaning to the world they will one day lead. Elevate was recently named a California Distinguished School in just our fourth year of operation and we are looking for talented, team-oriented, and innovative educators to join our team.
Requirements / Qualifications
• Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, CLAD or BCLAD or equivalent • Bachelor’s degree or above; Master’s degree preferred • Deep love for students and a passion to teach with excellence • Strong core subject knowledge for teaching at the elementary level • Experience with cooperative learning structures and hands-on learning • Ability to accommodate students with a variety of learning abilities and styles, including those with special needs and low skill level, in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting • Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, especially with parents and community members • Understanding of technology integration in educational practice • Understanding and practice Steven Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People • Effective classroom management skills • Background clearance from the FBI/DOJ (upon hiring) • Proof of negative TB test (upon hiring)
Elevate Charter School is a Kindergarten through 6th Grade public charter school in the Serra Mesa and Tierrasanta communities of San Diego, CA. At Elevate, we create a comprehensive educational environment that integrates strong academics with twenty-first century skills. We combine the three R’s—Reading, Writing and Arithmetic—with the four C’s of the twenty-first century— Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Communication. In this environment, students acquire the tools they must possess in order to succeed as inventors, designers, listeners, artists, and big-picture thinkers—the innovators who will bring meaning to the world they will one day lead. Elevate was recently named a California Distinguished School in just our fourth year of operation and we are looking for talented, team-oriented, and innovative educators to join our team.