Primary Responsibilities: • Prepare, plan and develop detailed lesson plans that are consistent with the mission of Equitas Academy • Assist with the development of the curriculum • Collect and analyze student data to inform instruction • Provide instruction in various drills and activities using learning strategies ?designed to introduce, reinforce, or modify skills • Maintain updated and organized paperwork, files, and records • Maintain high behavioral expectations for student behavior • Enforce Equitas Academy’s positive discipline policies • Carry out lesson plans in the event of a teacher’s absence • Actively participate in professional development aimed at refining both school ?culture and academics • Work and assistant teachers during the school day with instruction, oversight, ?and supervision of students • Model and teach core values of Equitas Academy • Follow policies and procedures for health, safety, and nutrition • Maintain open lines of communication with staff, parents, and other stakeholders • Perform other duties as assigned An ideal candidate for the Equitas Academy team will possess: • A bachelor’s degree • A California multiple subject teaching credential (non-enrichment teachers) • A strong background in and command of academic content • At least one year full-time teaching experience • Demonstrated success working with students in traditionally underserved communities • Bilingual Spanish (preferred, but not required) INQUIRY FORM (Please write a response for each question) 1. Why do public schools tend to struggle with low income and minority students? 2. What makes a great lesson? 3. Please explain your position on standardized testing. 4. Do you believe college is for every student? 5. Some schools have very prescribed classroom management systems that all teachers must use (even for a student getting a pencil), and in other schools it is much more relaxed and less systems driven. Which school of thought are you and why? Commitment to Diversity Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information on Equitas Academy Middle School and our current high performing elementary school located in Los Angeles, California, please go to www.EquitasAcademy.org. No phone calls please.