Kindergarten Teacher (Innovation Centre La Mesa) at Julian Charter School - San Diego County
About the Employer
The JCS Family is made up of WASC-accredited, FREE public charter schools, home study programs, and alternative learning options located throughout Southern California and Southern Riverside County. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower learners with educational choice in a supportive, resource-rich environment. At JCS, we are dedicated to excellence and committed to nurturing passionate, lifelong learners. With six unique programs and flexible home study options, we offer families the opportunity to find the perfect fit for their child’s learning style and goals. Whether through small group instruction, personalized pathways, or virtual learning, our students thrive in environments where curiosity, independence, and collaboration are valued. At JCS, it’s not just about education—it’s about building a community where students, families, and educators work together to create meaningful learning experiences. Come grow with us.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Julian Charter School is seeking brilliant, dynamic teachers who love children, personalized learning and change!
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Instruction: Plan lessons utilizing texts and tools that facilitate student academic achievement in grade level standards and subject matter. Prepare lessons that clearly state instructional objectives, state standards, and methods of evaluation.
Student Support: Provide full academic support in subject area of specialty; give pacing or assignment advice as needed in a timely manner. Provide assistance to students as needed. Manage ongoing assessment and evaluation of student progress using multiple sources of information; provide input on assessment programs, school programs/procedures, and other issues that affect student learning. Initiate and attend parent/student conferences as needed. Model effective organizational, learning, and teaching strategies. Participate in Student Study Team (SST) or special education meetings if called upon to do so and/or prepare complete documentation for the special education (SPED) staff to share at parent meeting(s).
Summary of required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•Valid California teaching credential
•Previous independent study and home study experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
•Strong skills in interpersonal and oral and written communications.
•Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
•Ability to direct, motivate, listen and encourage students, parents and staff.
•Skill in implementing educational theory and methodologies.
•Ability to analyze and assess student learning.
•Ability to analyze achievement data by studying, evaluating, and modifying current instructional practice to accelerate students’ academic achievement.
•Skill in design, implementation and evaluation of instructional program.
•Ability to use technology in an effective manner for teaching, communicating, analyzing, and reporting.
•Experience with Excel, Word, email and Web-based applications required.
Knowledge of and ability to apply California’s Content Standards to lesson design and overall program responsibilities, with a particular focus on being able to teach to the standards.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requires a valid California Multiple Subject teaching credential. If you do not currently hold a valid California Multiple Subject Teaching credential, your application will not be considered. If you are having difficulty indicating your credentials on Ed Join, please contact the Ed Join Helpdesk (see the Helpdesk information on this page).
We require that all documents be attached to your Ed Join Resume. If you are having difficulty uploading a document to attach to your application, please contact the Ed Join Helpdesk (see the Helpdesk information on this page).
- Copy of Transcript (Please provide copies of transcripts for all college coursework completed.)
- CPR/First Aid Certification (Current CPR certification required.) OR Other (If you do not have a current CPR certification, please post a document stating that you will obtain CPR certification upon hire.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (We require three letters of recommendation. These must be PDF or JPG files of actual letters signed by the authors.)
- Resume
- TB Screening Result (Negative test results required, must be dated within 4 years of application.)
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects OR Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects
OR Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects (Examination)
OR Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects (Examination)
OR Multiple Subject Teaching Credential SB 2042 - General Subjects
OR Multiple Subject Teaching Credential SB 2042 - General Subjects (Examination)
Requirements / Qualifications
Requires a valid California Multiple Subject teaching credential. If you do not currently hold a valid California Multiple Subject Teaching credential, your application will not be considered. If you are having difficulty indicating your credentials on Ed Join, please contact the Ed Join Helpdesk (see the Helpdesk information on this page).
We require that all documents be attached to your Ed Join Resume. If you are having difficulty uploading a document to attach to your application, please contact the Ed Join Helpdesk (see the Helpdesk information on this page).
- Copy of Transcript (Please provide copies of transcripts for all college coursework completed.)
- CPR/First Aid Certification (Current CPR certification required.) OR Other (If you do not have a current CPR certification, please post a document stating that you will obtain CPR certification upon hire.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (We require three letters of recommendation. These must be PDF or JPG files of actual letters signed by the authors.)
- Resume
- TB Screening Result (Negative test results required, must be dated within 4 years of application.)
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects OR Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects
OR Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects (Examination)
OR Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects (Examination)
OR Multiple Subject Teaching Credential SB 2042 - General Subjects
OR Multiple Subject Teaching Credential SB 2042 - General Subjects (Examination)
Comments and Other Information
This is a full time position with health benefits.
Once you have applied, if there is an interest in scheduling an interview, you will be contacted directly.
If you are a current teacher at JCS, do not apply here - use the INTERNAL CANDIDATE posting of the same name.
Proposed starts immediately.
Comments and Other Information
This is a full time position with health benefits.
Once you have applied, if there is an interest in scheduling an interview, you will be contacted directly.
If you are a current teacher at JCS, do not apply here - use the INTERNAL CANDIDATE posting of the same name.
Proposed starts immediately.
Application Deadline
8/11/2014 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
8/1/2014
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
Per Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
11-month (August - June)
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
San Diego (La Mesa area)
Employment At Will
All employment at Julian Charter School is on an "At Will" basis. All offers of employment are given in writing.