Mathematics Teacher - John Henry High School (Richmond, CA) at Amethod Public Schools
About the Employer
AMPS (Amethod Public Schools) is a values-driven organization. Our mission is to provide a rigorous college preparatory education and character development program that will prepare students from underserved communities to succeed in college and beyond. Our day-to-day work is driven by the organizational core values: Commitment to Distinction, Be Adaptable, Perseverance, Take Responsibility, and Students First. We are looking for team members who exude these values and a passion for our mission.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Math Teacher- John Henry High School (Richmond, CA) ***$5,000 Signing Bonus*** Amethod Public Schools (AMPS) is mission and values driven organization. Our mission is to provide a rigorous college preparatory education and character development program that will prepare students from underserved communities to succeed in college and beyond. Our day to day work is embodied with a set of core values: Students First, Be Adaptable, Perseverance, Take Responsibility, and Commitment to Distinction. We are looking for team members who exude these values and a passion for our mission. POSITION SUMMARY We recognize that the number one factor impacting student achievement is quality, presence, and effectiveness of every teacher within the classroom. We find it crucial to recruit, develop, support and retain great educators as the key to the success of our students and the network as a whole. By providing our teachers with individualized professional development and training, ongoing support as they develop their teaching skills and creating career advancement opportunities through our innovative Career Path System, we aim to foster professional growth and a commitment to education. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Student Achievement & Character Development Set and hold students to extremely high academic and behavioral standards Relentlessly demonstrate and embody the schools core values and ensure that students are challenged Believe in measurable student academic growth to increase individual student's achievement Core Instructional Excellence Assess every student's mastery of the content and diagnose areas of student misunderstanding Demonstrate strong content knowledge Prepare questions, model responses and practice effective instructional delivery Lead students through guided and independent practice and regularly check for understanding Ensure academic rigor by asking increasingly difficult questions, accepting only high quality studen
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS Required knowledge and skills: Strong classroom management and presence Demonstrated mastery of subject matter Unyielding commitment to students, self and school's constant learning and development Relentlessness - doing what it takes to ensure success Team player for the school yet competitive for the class Highly organized Belief in Amethod's mission, educational model, and Core Values Strong work ethic, no excuse, and go getter attitude. Educational Background and Work Experience: Two years of teaching experience with a record of high student achievement (preferred but not absolutely necessary) Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university Experience working with youth Willingness to apply for certification within 45 days if not already certified or credentialed
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS Required knowledge and skills: Strong classroom management and presence Demonstrated mastery of subject matter Unyielding commitment to students, self and school's constant learning and development Relentlessness - doing what it takes to ensure success Team player for the school yet competitive for the class Highly organized Belief in Amethod's mission, educational model, and Core Values Strong work ethic, no excuse, and go getter attitude. Educational Background and Work Experience: Two years of teaching experience with a record of high student achievement (preferred but not absolutely necessary) Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university Experience working with youth Willingness to apply for certification within 45 days if not already certified or credentialed