Elementary English Literacy Teacher

K-5 English Literacy Teacher

Yu Ming Charter School seeks dynamic, innovative, and experienced educators to join our team, committed to nurturing lifelong learners who are bilingual, bicultural and able to create change in their own lives and in our community. We seek teachers that are excited by the possibility of transforming the traditional model of education to be learner-centered through personalized learning that cultivates both the cognitive and social emotional skills our students need to thrive in school and beyond.

Yu Ming teachers are leaders that thrive on exploration, collaboration, and seek to continuously learn and grow as individuals and team members.

• Teach 3 50-minute English blocks to one grade-level and 1 1-hour intervention block each day
• Teach Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons and facilitate self directed learning (SDL) time
• Implement Common Core State Standards-aligned and Science of Reading-aligned curriculum and lessons that build and integrate rigorous and student-centered learning experiences in English in partnership with Mandarin Chinese co‑teacher leading other subjects (i.e. Chinese language arts, mathematics, social science, science)
• Personalize learning by teaching effectively to the diversity of students in the classroom and ensuring student mastery of academic skills
• Assess and analyze student achievement using a variety of means to collect and report on data, make strategic planning decisions, and tailor instruction to meet individual student needs
• Use educational technology to support instruction, develop and deliver content and skill benchmarks, organize instructional materials, and track student progress
• Establish a strong classroom culture for learning that is positive, inclusive, restorative, and contributes to the broader school community
• Provide access and ensure results for all students (i.e. above and below grade level proficiency, with IEP’s, English Learners) and integrate needed differentiation, interventions, accommodations, and extensions
• Actively collaborate with all colleagues, contribute pedagogical knowledge and expertise, and provide shared stewardship of the school
• Plan and pursue a program of personal professional growth and participate in both internal and external professional development activities
• Build meaningful relationships and communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and other school stakeholders
• Maintain a high-level of professionalism including meeting deadlines and commitments to self and the community
• May participate in summer program teaching or professional learning or curriculum development

Required

• B.A. or B.S.
• Appropriate California Credential (or transferable out of state equivalency)

Preferred

• M.A. or M.S. in Education or Subject Area
• Three years experience teaching in relevant grade(s) or subject
• Experience with Google apps and other educational technology
• Experience with one or more of the following: project-based learning, social-emotional learning, personalized learning, service learning, interdisciplinary curriculum
• Understanding of the Common Core State Standards
• Superb interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of students, colleagues and families
• Flexibility and adaptability to change; ability to work in a dynamic, creative and start-up learning environment
• Driven adult learner dedicated to his or her own professional growth, including learning new and innovative teaching practices

• Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a solutions-oriented attitude

180-day school year, 8 student-free professional development days for collaboration with colleagues. Common building hours are 8:00am-3:30pm Monday, 8:00am-4pm Tuesday-Friday.

Yu Ming offers a generous salary and benefits package which includes:

• Placement on the Yu Ming Charter School Salary Table based on years of experience and highest degree earned, with up to 12 years of experience recognized.
• 100% of Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance covered by the school (depending on the selected plan).
• Free Access to an Employee Assistance Program offering a variety of services including counseling and legal aid.
• Participation in Cal Strs Retirement System
• 11 Sick days per full time employee per school year.

Yu Ming Charter School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.