6th Grade Multiple Subject Teacher at Para Los Ninos
About the Employer
About PLN Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Niños (PLN) partners with more than 10,000 children, youth, and families each year through integrated education, wellness supports and advocacy, addressing individual and systemic barriers to create pathways to success. In addition to operating early education centers, charter elementary and middle schools, youth workforce development sites and family services, PLN is the only children’s mental health provider in the Skid Row neighborhood. PLN's community transformation work brings together community members, community-based organizations, city and county agencies, elected officials, and businesses to tackle issues that impact PLN families. Ninety-three percent of families served by PLN live in areas with the highest levels of food insecurity and homelessness in L.A. County.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Position Overview The Para Los Niños Charter Middle School is looking for enthusiastic, talented, and committed teachers in all subject areas. Through a relationship-based approach and Multi-Tiered System of Support, Para Los Niños provides an educational program that addresses the academic, social and emotional learning and, ultimately, the wellness of our students. We have an intense focus on the whole child, understanding that children live and learn within the context of a family, and a family life and learns within the context of a community. As part of a non-profit organization, we strive to personalize our educational approach for every student by providing comprehensive and accessible support in our schools which begin from infancy and range to middle school. We are in constant pursuit of accelerated learning, through assessment and data-driven decision-making. Under the direct supervision of the Charter School Principal, Charter School Teachers will serve as the primary teacher in single and multiple subject areas (i.e, Mathematics, Science, English-Language Arts, Social Studies). Teachers will participate in weekly grade level meetings and schoolwide professional development to collaborate with grade level teams on implementation of an integrated, standards-based curriculum. Teachers will also collaborate with Charter School Principal, School Social Worker, School Therapist, and Guidance Counselor to implement our Student Support Services model; providing whole child supports to ensure academic and Social Emotional Wellness success. All Para Los Niños Teachers participate in a 10-day Educators Institute prior to the start of the school year three pupil-free professional development days throughout the year to support their data analysis of progress monitoring benchmarks. Duties -Teaches multiple subject areas leveraging culturally relevant curriculum that follows the guidelines specified by the charter school. -Further develops and refines a
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience Requirements -Excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process, preferably at the middle education level. -Teaching experience in a public or private setting, including work with highly capable students. -Demonstrated experience providing a standards-based culturally relevant curriculum, including utilizing assessments to inform students’ strengths and areas of growth, curriculum compacting, flexible pacing, flexible instruction, grouping and regrouping, acceleration, enrichment, and independent study to meet student needs. -Demonstrated talent in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery. -Demonstrated success in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach. -Demonstrated expertise in their subject area. -Bilingual English/Spanish desirable. -Excellent oral and communication skills. -Ability to work with diverse populations. -Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, families, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school system staff in a non-traditional, inner-city environment. -A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement. Education and Certification Requirements -Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university. -Holds a current Multiple Subject teaching credential issued by the California State Department of Education Commission on Teachers Credentialing. -Holds current, or will attain, CPR/First Aid Certification.
COVID-19 Vaccine required for all employees -Must have all required vaccinations, including influenza and Covid-19. Physical Requirements To perform this job the individual must be able to carry out all essential functions satisfactorily. -Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. -Approximately 50% of time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand and bend. -Must be able to speak and hear well. -Good vision is imperative. -Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. -Employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience Requirements -Excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process, preferably at the middle education level. -Teaching experience in a public or private setting, including work with highly capable students. -Demonstrated experience providing a standards-based culturally relevant curriculum, including utilizing assessments to inform students’ strengths and areas of growth, curriculum compacting, flexible pacing, flexible instruction, grouping and regrouping, acceleration, enrichment, and independent study to meet student needs. -Demonstrated talent in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery. -Demonstrated success in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach. -Demonstrated expertise in their subject area. -Bilingual English/Spanish desirable. -Excellent oral and communication skills. -Ability to work with diverse populations. -Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, families, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school system staff in a non-traditional, inner-city environment. -A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement. Education and Certification Requirements -Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university. -Holds a current Multiple Subject teaching credential issued by the California State Department of Education Commission on Teachers Credentialing. -Holds current, or will attain, CPR/First Aid Certification.
COVID-19 Vaccine required for all employees -Must have all required vaccinations, including influenza and Covid-19. Physical Requirements To perform this job the individual must be able to carry out all essential functions satisfactorily. -Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. -Approximately 50% of time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand and bend. -Must be able to speak and hear well. -Good vision is imperative. -Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. -Employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance.
Comments and Other Information
Expectations for All Para Los Niños Staff
Candidates for employment at a Para Los Niños, regardless of position, will consistently demonstrate the following:
-Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill the mission of Para Los Niños.
-Deep commitment to the success of all PLN students and families.
-Commitment to excellence and high standards -- for self, students, and colleagues.
-Continuous learning by engaging in reflection, self-assessment, and individual professional development.
-Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
-Ability to thrive as a member of a collaborative team.
-Self-motivation and initiative with solutions-oriented disposition.
-Belief in and ability to develop respectful relationship with families and children informed by the students’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills.
-Ability to effectively handle challenging situations.
-Comfort with basic Microsoft Office applications and a curiosity and propensity to push own adoption of new technology and approaches.
-Regular, punctual attendance and professional appearance.
Para Los Niños is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
It is the established policy of Para Los Niños (PLN) to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief (including dress or grooming practices), color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breast feeding), age, national origin (including possessing a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code § 12801.9), ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. PLN also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
Comments and Other Information
Expectations for All Para Los Niños Staff
Candidates for employment at a Para Los Niños, regardless of position, will consistently demonstrate the following:
-Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill the mission of Para Los Niños.
-Deep commitment to the success of all PLN students and families.
-Commitment to excellence and high standards -- for self, students, and colleagues.
-Continuous learning by engaging in reflection, self-assessment, and individual professional development.
-Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
-Ability to thrive as a member of a collaborative team.
-Self-motivation and initiative with solutions-oriented disposition.
-Belief in and ability to develop respectful relationship with families and children informed by the students’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills.
-Ability to effectively handle challenging situations.
-Comfort with basic Microsoft Office applications and a curiosity and propensity to push own adoption of new technology and approaches.
-Regular, punctual attendance and professional appearance.
Para Los Niños is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
It is the established policy of Para Los Niños (PLN) to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief (including dress or grooming practices), color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breast feeding), age, national origin (including possessing a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code § 12801.9), ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. PLN also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
Application Deadline
9/15/2023 9:13:19 AM Pacific
Date Posted
9/14/2023
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$58,880 - $116,378
Length of Work Year
10 1/2 Months
Employment Type
Full Time