South LA Charter Seeks Founding Teacher Leaders at Summit Preparatory Charter School
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Our team is made up of a highly collaborative group of teachers and staff who share a passion for closing the achievement gap. We have high expectations for academics and discipline, and simultaneously value joy in the classroom, making learning fun for our students and teachers.
Founding Teacher Position Summary
Summit Prep's teachers provide the most critical work of our school - the daily instruction, evaluation, and support of our students. A teacher's primary duties include:
Participating in a collaborative curriculum development process
Implementing curricula and activities to meet academic standards
Designing and implementing assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
Using assessment data to refine curricula and inform instructional practices
Reinforcing school-wide rules and expectations in classrooms and elsewhere on campus
Being accountable for students' mastery of academic standards
Producing weekly lesson plans to share with administrators
Communicating frequently with parents, including frequent progress reports
Participating actively in grade-level meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings
Participating in staff development, including three weeks of orientation and training every summer
Leading a tutoring session three days a week
Meeting with co-teachers on a regular basis to help each other improve as teachers
Completing other tasks as directed by the Head of School
Qualifications
Philosophical alignment with the college preparatory mission of the school
A "whatever it takes" attitude
Valid California Multi Subject Teaching Credential or Intern Credential through a program recognized by the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing, including authorization for instructing English Language Learners
Highly Qualified under terms of NCLB
Commitment to continuous professional development
High behavioral expectations and strong classroom management skills
The desire to work as part of a team, with parents, and with community members
Experience teaching in an urban setting with proven academic results (highly preferred)
Requirements / Qualifications
A complete application includes a current resume, a cover letter, and responses to the following short answer questions.
Please answer the following questions thoughtfully; your responses should be no longer than half a page apiece. Send your completed responses, resume, and cover letter to Arianna Haut, Head of School, at ahaut@summitprep.org; qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview and additional next steps. Why do public schools tend to struggle with low-income and minority students? What are your beliefs about standardized testing? Should every child go to college? The demands placed on Summit Prep's teachers are intense, with teachers on campus from 7:15 AM until 5:15 PM daily. What makes you a strong candidate for that kind of commitment? Some school have very prescribed classroom management systems that all teachers must use, while others are more relaxed and less systems-driven. Which school of thought do you follow, and why?
- Answers to Supplemental Questions (Please see the job description for short answer questions.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
A complete application includes a current resume, a cover letter, and responses to the following short answer questions.
Please answer the following questions thoughtfully; your responses should be no longer than half a page apiece. Send your completed responses, resume, and cover letter to Arianna Haut, Head of School, at ahaut@summitprep.org; qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview and additional next steps. Why do public schools tend to struggle with low-income and minority students? What are your beliefs about standardized testing? Should every child go to college? The demands placed on Summit Prep's teachers are intense, with teachers on campus from 7:15 AM until 5:15 PM daily. What makes you a strong candidate for that kind of commitment? Some school have very prescribed classroom management systems that all teachers must use, while others are more relaxed and less systems-driven. Which school of thought do you follow, and why?
- Answers to Supplemental Questions (Please see the job description for short answer questions.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume