Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

St. HOPE Public Schools is seeking exceptional teachers for St. HOPE Public Schools. Teachers must have a track record of success and a "whatever it takes" attitude. Teachers will plan and execute highly effective instruction; establish and maintain a strong, college-going classroom culture; and attain exceptional, measurable results for every student. Candidates must hold the belief that all children can succeed academically and socially and this belief must drive him or her to be relentless in his or her work. All teachers report to their school principal. Responsibilities of a teacher include:

• Develop standards-aligned, measurable, ambitious and feasible big goals for dramatically increasing student achievement
• Use Common Core State (or "given") Standards to backwards plan, develop unit and long term pacing plans
• Create rigorous, objective-driven lesson plans
• Differentiate plans for individual students
• Invest students in working hard to achieve big goals
• Present academic content
• Engage and challenge students in learning
• Facilitate and manage students practice
• Check for student understanding using effective questioning strategies and student practice
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness through monitoring and modifying instruction
• Evaluate and tracks students performance
• Use data effectively to inform instruction
• Ensure students and families are aware of progress toward goals
• Create a culture of respect and equity
• Create a culture of high expectations for learning
• Maintain student attention
• Support and manage student behavior effectively
• Effectively support students with continued or intensive behavior excesses
• Implement pacing and procedures to maximize time spent on learning
• Design a physical classroom environment to support engagement and learning

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid California Multiple Subjects, PK-3 teaching credential, or be eligible for a STSP or PIP
• In addition to credential: at least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both; professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children comparable to the 24 units of education described in bullet 1; Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing; must be highly qualified as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; appropriate EL authorization to teach EL or SDAIE; examples of a relentless drive and commitment to eliminate the disparity of educational quality that exists; belief in and alignment with SHPS's mission; criminal background clearance
• Highly desired (but not required): understanding and experience working with the nuances of urban school environments and school culture; early childhood education; bilingual speaking, reading, and writing abilities (Spanish)

St. HOPE Public Schools offer a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full time exempt position and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

To apply, all candidates for this position must submit the following two pieces of information. Candidates must submit both documents or your application will not be considered.

1. Resume
2. Thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of this position and stating how you heard about this opportunity

Submit the application materials via our website at www.sthopepublicschools.org. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.