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English/History Teacher at Fusion Academy - San Mateo

Application Deadline

10/31/2016 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
8/24/2016
Contact
Kathryn Little
(650)312-8305
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Hourly
Length of Work Year
Year-Round
Employment Type
Full and Part Time
Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

Fusion Academy is a comprehensive private middle school and high school, and a full service tutoring facility. Fusion is a college prep academy; however, some Fusion students exhibit special learning needs such as ADHD, LD, and emotional difficulties. Other students may be accelerated learners or need flexible scheduling. Fusion is a unique academic program offering services year-round on a rolling admissions basis. All Fusion classes and tutoring are conducted one-to-one.

Fusion is a unique place to work, teach and learn. Fusionites are creative, in touch with their wacky side, and embrace change. They are passionate in their relationships with students and co-workers. They communicate honestly and with compassion. Fusion teachers join our family for more than just a paycheck; they seek to work with peers who share these values. Fusion is growing rapidly, and offers considerable opportunity for career advancement.

Requirements / Qualifications

Fusion Academy is a comprehensive, private middle school and high school and a full service tutoring facility. Many Fusion students exhibit special learning needs such as ADD/ADHD, LD, and emotional difficulties. All Fusion classes and tutoring are conducted one-to-one. A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required for consideration, as well as a higher level English or History background. Teaching credentials are a plus but are not mandatory. Experience with students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD is a plus. Interest and ability to teach additional subjects is highly prized. This position provides a one-to-one teaching experience in the areas of English Composition, Literature, Language Arts and History. Subject matter knowledge in a majority of these areas must be solid; candidate must be prepared to teach and tutor material at a high school level immediately. In addition to subject matter tutoring and teaching, this position includes significant student mentoring.

Part-time positions (Monday through Thursday), ramping up to full-time as enrollment grows. Candidates should be available for full-time training. Fusion is a unique place to work, teach and learn. Fusionites are creative, in touch with their wacky side, and embrace change. They are passionate in their relationships with students and co-workers. They communicate honestly and with compassion. Fusion teachers join our family for more than just a paycheck; they seek to work with peers who share these values. Fusion is growing rapidly, and offers considerable opportunity for career advancement.

Requirements / Qualifications

Fusion Academy is a comprehensive, private middle school and high school and a full service tutoring facility. Many Fusion students exhibit special learning needs such as ADD/ADHD, LD, and emotional difficulties. All Fusion classes and tutoring are conducted one-to-one. A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required for consideration, as well as a higher level English or History background. Teaching credentials are a plus but are not mandatory. Experience with students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD is a plus. Interest and ability to teach additional subjects is highly prized. This position provides a one-to-one teaching experience in the areas of English Composition, Literature, Language Arts and History. Subject matter knowledge in a majority of these areas must be solid; candidate must be prepared to teach and tutor material at a high school level immediately. In addition to subject matter tutoring and teaching, this position includes significant student mentoring.

Part-time positions (Monday through Thursday), ramping up to full-time as enrollment grows. Candidates should be available for full-time training. Fusion is a unique place to work, teach and learn. Fusionites are creative, in touch with their wacky side, and embrace change. They are passionate in their relationships with students and co-workers. They communicate honestly and with compassion. Fusion teachers join our family for more than just a paycheck; they seek to work with peers who share these values. Fusion is growing rapidly, and offers considerable opportunity for career advancement.

Comments and Other Information

Local applicants only please. No phone calls. E-mail your cover letter and resume to SanMateo@FusionAcademy.com. Please choose one of the following notable figures and explain your choice in the last paragraph of your cover letter: Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson, Maximilien Robespierre, Victoria Woodhull, Frederick Douglas, Eleanor Roosevelt, Erasmus, Oscar Wilde, Jawaharial Nehru or Mary Shelley. Please arrange your subject line like this: your chosen notable figure, your subject - San Mateo.

Comments and Other Information


Local applicants only please. No phone calls. E-mail your cover letter and resume to SanMateo@FusionAcademy.com. Please choose one of the following notable figures and explain your choice in the last paragraph of your cover letter: Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson, Maximilien Robespierre, Victoria Woodhull, Frederick Douglas, Eleanor Roosevelt, Erasmus, Oscar Wilde, Jawaharial Nehru or Mary Shelley. Please arrange your subject line like this: your chosen notable figure, your subject - San Mateo.