Transitional Kindergarten Teacher 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 Los Angeles Elementary Charter School (New LA) is seeking passionate, well organized teachers who are interested in teaching transitional kindergarten 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. CURRICULUM New LA seeks teachers with expertise, interest and willingness to learn in the following areas: Project-based and student-centered learning Comprehensive TK curriculum: Creative Curriculum ??Integrated and designated ELD: Best practices such as structured talk, quick writes, small group work throughout the day Social Studies: social justice focus, integration with ELA, project based learning and teacher created units Arts Integration: partnering with arts education organizations to provide art both integrated with regular curriculum and in specific arts classes JOB DESCRIPTION Provide a supportive, student-centered learning environment for students; Guide students to mastery of the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards and California Frameworks; 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; Communicate effectively w/ parents about student academic progress & social emotional needs; 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; Serve as a positive role model; Collaborate with co-teachers and colleagues – in grade levels, committees, and full faculty; Provide accommodations an

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