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6th/7th/8th Grade Science Teacher at Manzanita Charter Middle School

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
2/26/2025
Contact
Martin Coyne
510-222-3500
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$80,000 - $90,000 depending on experience Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Small school - Small classes
Length of Work Year
August 11, 2025 - June 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Manzanita Charter School Job Opportunity 6th / 7th / 8th Grade Science Teacher - Full Time Manzanita is a parent co-operative public charter school serving a diverse student population in Richmond. Now in our 24th year, we are the proud recipient of the California Distinguished School Award and were voted Best Charter Middle School in Contra Costa County in The Parent's Press 2012. Our families and students value our developmentally appropriate curriculum, nurturing environment, and experiential focus for learning. Our faculty and staff members value their opportunities for collaboration and experimentation, and the high level of family involvement and support. Class size ranges from 18 to 25 students, enabling individual attention. Prep periods are provided to allow for planning and collaboration. Responsibilities: After training, implement an excellent web-based Science curriculum. All aspects of setting up and running the classroom. Classroom instruction: Student assessments/evaluations and parent teacher conferences. Regular communication with staff and parents including weekly staff meetings, and membership meetings. Various aspects of school administration. We are seeking an energetic candidate who 1. Has a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science 2. Has excellent communication skills with both students and adults. 3. Values and enjoys collaboration with teachers, administrators, and parents. 4. Experience with middle school students, bilingual in Spanish, and charter school experience are a plus, but not required. Benefits include Medical, dental, and vision (covered at 100% of premium cost for employee and dependents are covered at 50% of premium cost.) All teachers participate in the Cal STRS retirement fund. Interested candidates should email a resume,

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Manzanita Charter School Job Opportunity
7th/8th Grade Science Teacher – Full Time 

Manzanita Charter School is a parent co-operative public charter school serving a diverse student population in Richmond.  Now in our 16th year, we are the proud recipient of the California Distinguished School Award and were voted Best Charter Middle School in Contra Costa County in The Parent’s Press 2012.

Our families and students value our developmentally appropriate curriculum, nurturing environment, and experiential focus for learning.  Our faculty and staff members value their opportunities for collaboration and experimentation, and the high level of family involvement and support.

Responsibilities:
Curriculum development and implementation for 7th and 8th Grade Science
All aspects of setting up and running the classroom 
Classroom instruction
Student assessments/evaluations and parent teacher conferences
Regular communication with staff and parents including weekly staff meetings, monthly membership meetings and Board meetings
Various aspects of school administration

We are seeking an energetic candidate who
Has a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science
Has excellent communication skills with both students and adults
Values and enjoys collaboration with teachers, administrators and parents
Has a warm and energetic personality and a good sense of humor
Is self-directed, flexible and motivated
Experience with middle school aged students a plus
Bilingual Spanish a plus
Charter experience a plus

Benefits include medical, dental and vision (employee covered at 100% / dependents covered at 50%).  Plus, all teachers at Manzanita participate in the excellent STRS retirement fund and enjoy a safe supportive environment and a strong voice at the school. 

Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and credential details to:  hiring@manzy.org

 

Requirements / Qualifications

Resume Cover Letter California Teaching Credential

Requirements / Qualifications

Resume Cover Letter California Teaching Credential

Comments and Other Information

Manzanita Charter School is a parent co-operative public charter school serving a diverse student population in Richmond. All teachers at Manzanita participate in the excellent STRS retirement fund and enjoy a safe supportive environment and a strong voice at the school. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to: Martin Coyne, Director of Business Services mwcoyne@manzy.org (510) 222-3500

Comments and Other Information


Manzanita Charter School is a parent co-operative public charter school serving a diverse student population in Richmond. All teachers at Manzanita participate in the excellent STRS retirement fund and enjoy a safe supportive environment and a strong voice at the school. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to: Martin Coyne, Director of Business Services mwcoyne@manzy.org (510) 222-3500