Secondary Science Teacher (26​/27 School Year

About Equitas Academy Charter Schools

The mission of Equitas Academy Charter Schools is to prepare students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and to inspire them to be champions of equity. We currently serve over 2,000 students and operate six schools in the Pico‑Union neighborhood of Los Angeles.

• A strong organizational culture focused on preparing all scholars for college, careers, and life pursuits.
• A community committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization.
• A school grounded in the Pico‑Union neighborhood with a strong commitment to community and family engagement.
• Consistent, relevant, and individualized coaching and feedback based on in‑class observations.
• The opportunity to grow as a professional and take on leadership opportunities such as Grade Level Lead, English Learning (EL) Teacher Leader, and Induction Mentor.
• Supportive professional development including paid professional development, training, and team building in the summer, and weekly professional development throughout the school year.
• Diverse, collaborative, supportive, and reflective teams that work together to deliver high‑quality instruction for our scholars.
• Leadership teams that are supportive, reflective and seek out teacher voice and feedback.
• A positive, joyful, and collaborative social environment that leads to long‑lasting relationships.
• A clean, organized environment that maximizes time to focus on instructional practice and student learning.
• Consistent behavior management systems and a structured classroom environment.
• A rigorous and aligned curriculum with a variety of resources.

• Lead rigorous instruction in science utilizing our curriculum.
• Deliver instructional materials you have prepared based on our rigorous and aligned curriculum.
• Communicate and collaborate with families regarding the behavior and academic progress of their student.
• Maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for students.
• Demonstrate a warm demander style with scholars in the classroom and school community.
• Approach class community building and repair with culturally responsive and restorative practices.
• Start your day by 7:30 a.m. (middle school teachers) or 8:10 a.m. (high school teachers) with a school team huddle and end at 3:30 p.m. (middle school) or 4:10 p.m. (high school) after scholar dismissal.
• Daily prep time and a duty‑free lunch period.
• Weekly collaborative grade level team meeting.
• Regular one‑on‑one meeting and feedback session with your coach or supervisor.
• Supervise and facilitate portions of the Community Assembly (school meeting) weekly on Friday.
• Attend IEP, SST, and 504 meetings as scheduled.
• Active participation in weekly professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics.
• Perform other duties to support our students and school community.

• A Bachelor's degree.
• A current Single Subject Science or Multiple Subject teaching credential (internship, preliminary, or clear) or out‑of‑state equivalent required.
• English Learner authorization.
• A strong belief that all students can succeed.
• Demonstrated experience and success working with students in low‑income communities (preferred).

• Competitive salary scale.
• A variety of health benefit plans (options completely free to the employee) including dental, vision, group term life/AD&D and group voluntary term life insurance.
• California State Teacher Retirement System (CalSTRS) retirement matching and optional 403(b) plan.
• Generous time off, including winter break, spring break, fourteen holidays, and ten sick days.

Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal‑opportunity employer.