Elementary School Teacher

Job Description: The teacher’s primary responsibilities and qualifications are listed below. All teachers report to their site administrator (s). The teacher is responsible for the development and performance of the courses they instruct. The teacher will foster a collaborative and stimulating classroom environment for a diverse group of students, as well as foster a strong collaboration between parents, faculty members, board members and community partners. 

Responsibilities:

Develops lesson plans according to the CA CCSS and CA State Content Standards

Fosters a safe and nurturing learning environment

Organizes classroom system/procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning

Establishes an environment where students are excited about learning

Builds strong relationships with students and parents

Identifies student areas for improvement and is able to work with the student and family and internal resources to suggest options for improvement 

Provides continual assessment of student progress, maintain student records and complete assigned paperwork in provided timeframes

Collaborates with the Educational specialist and other staff to meet the needs of all students

Attends and implements professional development training throughout and beyond the school year

Demonstrates support and knowledge of school’s goals and mission

Participates, attends and plans field trips

Participates in school events during, before and after school

Attends and participates in school based meetings and activities  

Qualifications:

Must possess a current California teaching credential

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Master’s degree in subject matter field or Education is strongly preferred

Meet all NCLB requirements

At times this job may entail lifting, walking, sitting and standing for periods of time

No new employee can begin employment until all local mandated trainings are completed and the fingerprints cards are processed by the California Department of Justice and it is determined that there is no criminal conviction that would prohibit the employee from working with students and staff.