Middle School Humanities at New Los Angeles Charter Schools

About the Employer

New Los Angeles Charter Schools operates three high performing independent charter schools in the mid-city neighborhood of LA. New LA Charter Middle School (6th-8th grades), New LA Charter Elementary School (TK-5th grades), and City Language Immersion Charter (Dual Immersion TK-5th). New LA Schools are dedicated to providing high quality education experiences that are accessible to all. We have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice as demonstrated by our Strategic Plan for Equity. Our schools are community schools that represent and serve the Mid-City and Arlington Heights neighborhoods. Our mission pillars demonstrate a commitment to cultivating academic excellence and passion for learning while putting relationships and respect at the center of our school communities. For more general information about New LA Charter Schools, please visit our website at www.newlaclic.org.

Job Summary

Job Summary

SUMMARY New LA is seeking passionate, well organized teachers who are interested in the middle grades and are seeking a small school environment where teacher voice is valued and leadership opportunities are available. New LA is looking for outstanding, data-driven educators with a strong foundation in the Common Core State Standards, and whose teaching beliefs and practices are rooted in anti-racist, culturally responsive pedagogy. JOB DESCRIPTION Provide a supportive learning environment for students; Guide students to mastery of the Common Core State Standards in ELA and Social Studies; Use data to inform practice, including participation in school wide benchmarking and intervention; Create a nurturing and caring classroom environment for all students and implement restorative practices; Serve as a student advisor; includes following the advisory curriculum, monitoring social, emotional, and academic progress, and acting as first contact for parents; Participate in social justice and community engagement activities; Participate in outdoor education programming, including multiple-day and overnight camping trips; Work well as a team player to prepare students for success in high school, college and the world beyond; Serve as a positive role model; Collaborate well with co-teachers and colleagues – in grade level teams, curriculum teams, and full faculty; Provide accommodations and support in accordance with IEPs and 504 plans when applicable; Provide scaffolds for all learners including multilingual learners through iELD and dELD; Demonstrate a commitment to the whole child, with concern for each student’s academic and social-emotional well-being; Facilitate an “open door classroom,” where best practice is shared with colleagues and visitors, and where all staff members embrace their role as learners.

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