High School Math Teacher-$5,000 Stipend at Horizon Charter Schools - Placer

About the Employer

Horizon Charter Schools was established in 1993 and is one of the oldest and largest public charter schools in the northern California region, serving 1,800 students across six counties from Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade. Horizon operates under the authorization of the Western Placer Unified School Charter and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Horizon is located in Lincoln, California. Horizon offers a personalized learning environment that tailors educational plans to individual student needs, interests, and family capacities to support academic achievement. This personalized approach is executed through various instructional models such as Alternative Home Study, Blended Learning, and On-Demand Learning, each offering different levels of support and interaction to suit diverse learning styles. High school students benefit from additional options like supported virtual learning, vendor-facilitated courses, and dual enrollment opportunities that enhance their readiness for college and career paths.

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Job Summary

Newly hired Math Teachers are eligible for a one-time $5,000 stipend at the completion of a full school year of service and good standing with a satisfactory end of year evaluation. The High School Mathematics Teacher delivers instruction grounded in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and the California Mathematics Framework. The teacher brings deep knowledge of course standards, identifies essential standards, and uses clear learning targets and proficiency scales to focus instruction and assessment on what matters most. Lessons are designed to build conceptual understanding, strengthen reasoning, and develop problem-solving skills while encouraging students to explain their thinking and connect mathematics to meaningful situations. In the fully remote environment, the teacher creates engaging learning experiences through a thoughtful balance of synchronous and asynchronous instruction, including discussion and collaborative problem solving. Strong online teaching promotes active interaction among students, teachers, and content while maintaining clear expectations, well-structured course modules, and consistent communication. The teacher also uses digital tools to monitor progress, adjust instruction, cultivate an inclusive learning community, and models intellectual curiosity for students.

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