3rd Grade ELA/ Equity Studies Teacher

3rd Grade ELA/ Equity Studies Teacher 

Job Description

Classification: Certificated

DOL Status: Full-time

Exemption Status: Exempt

Manager: Principal

Supervisor: Principal

Direct Reports: N/A

Summary of Position

The Academy is seeking a full-time, highly qualified 3rd Grade English Language Arts/Equity Studies Teacher committed to serving a diverse student body and delivering high-quality, inclusive instruction. 

Our classroom teachers work as part of a dynamic team in close collaboration with other teachers, deans and school support staff to deliver strong academic instruction and support to students.

In your cover letter, please detail your teaching experience and why you want to work at the Academy of Alameda. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.  


• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans using provided curriculum and instructional materials


• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities and communicate a growth mindset to students. 


• Observe and evaluate students' performance and development


• Use student data to inform and adjust teaching strategies for whole group, small groups and individual students. 


• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.  


• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.  


• Participate in department/grade-level, school, and parent meetings.  


• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.   


• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Valid Multi Subject California Teaching credential 


• Must pass a criminal background check and TB test clearance

Skills & Requirements 

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations


• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, receive and implement feedback. 


• Strong attendance and punctuality 


• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.  


• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.  Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district, and state. 

Time Commitment

• 11-month position


• 40-hour work week

Work Performed Outside of the Professional Work Day 

Required attendance at events outside of the professional workday include:

• Back-to-School Night


• Family Home Visits


• Family/Teacher Conferences


• Open House

Compensation

Competitive based on education level & experience

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee must be able to:

• Stand or sit for extended periods


• Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to file materials


• Reach above shoulders to file materials


• Lift, carry, and push and/or pull items with a strength factor of medium work

Potential hazards:

• Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals


• Possible fights and confrontations


• Contact with ill students


• Possible contact with blood-borne pathogens

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Specific functional responsibilities of the role may change depending on staff capacity and organizational need.