Resident Teachers ELA Math SPED Chemistry

Job Description

We seek talented team members who are dedicated to raising the standard of excellence for all learners in the Central Valley and are excited about the entrepreneurial opportunities that accompany rapid growth.

• Plan cooperatively with the Mentor teacher for instruction. The plans should include, but not be limited to, instructional goals and objectives, anticipatory set, the subject material to be learned, the instructional procedures to be used, specific modifications for students with special needs/disabilities, lesson closure, the audiovisual/technology materials and other supplies to be incorporated, procedures to objectively evaluate pupil achievement, and criteria for making adjustments in instruction.
• Systematically introduce a variety of teaching materials and strategies and evaluate the impact of each in order to determine those which are most appropriate.
• Develop and implement procedures for managing the class effectively during instruction based on academic and behavioral strengths and weaknesses, including group/ individual techniques.
• Develop strategies to directly teach those students who display difficulty in complying with classroom routines/expectations.
• Maintain respect for students from culturally, linguistically, socially, and economically diverse backgrounds.
• Determine the students’ developmental levels and provide commensurate instruction.
• Participate in the evaluation and documentation of student progress and attendance.
• Demonstrate an ability to continually assume greater responsibility in conducting the classes.
• Teacher candidates must adhere to the highest moral and ethical standards. Equitably deliver instruction and assessment in a way that supports the idea that all students have the ability to learn.
• Become involved in the total school program by participating in school assemblies, faculty and department meetings, P.T.A. meetings, athletic events, stage productions, parent conferences, in-service activities, and educational partnership and school volunteer programs; meet with the Mentor teacher, apart from class time on a regular basis to review the instruction to date, critique teaching performance, and assist in planning daily lessons for the upcoming week.
• Observe, if appropriate, at the end of the semester, the teaching of other master teachers in the building. Arrangements must be made with the Clinical Resident Coach, the university coach, the principal, if appropriate, and with the teacher to be observed.
• Teacher residents are responsible for the completion and submission of certain evaluation documents. Residents Keep a copy of all evaluations for your records.

• High School Diploma, required
• Bachelor’s Degree, required
• Substitute Permit, or the ability to have one by the start of the school year
• Experience working with school-aged children- preferred
• Desire to pursue a teaching credential, preferred
• Bilingual Spanish speaker, preferred

• Commitment to our organization’s mission and educational philosophy
• Organized and self-managed, able to handle many responsibilities simultaneously
• Excellent problem-solver
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Dependable and excellent at follow-through
• Flexible to a changing work environment; always presents with a positive attitude
• Self-reflective individual who is committed to ongoing learning and growth
• Computer knowledge and skills; familiar with Microsoft Office Suite

Pay Rate: $25.00/hour.

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• For eligible employees, WCPA contributes 19% to CalSTRS. Alternatively, employees may participate in a 403(b) plan with up to 5% employer match (if not receiving CalSTRS contributions).
• Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.

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