K-12 Associate Teacher (26-27)

About the Role

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools committed to providing access to an outstanding education. We prepare students in TK-12th grade for success in college and career.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach curricula aligned to Common Core standards along with social and emotional skills
• Provide coverage inside and outside of the classroom for absent teachers (short- or long-term)
• Support the school leadership team as needed
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment
• Work to maintain a positive culture on campus by building strong relationships with scholars and staff members
• Assess and analyze students’ performance and progress regularly, responding to data to support academic success

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A Bachelor’s degree
• A valid (or eligible for) California Substitute Teaching Permit
• High behavioral expectations and academic expectations for all students
• Excellent knowledge of child development and educational practices
• Experience working with students and classroom management
• Willingness to be flexible with your schedule
• A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities

Qualifications

• Belief that all students are capable of success
• High expectations for student achievement and growth
• Excitement to receive coaching and feedback
• Commitment to amplifying and celebrating diverse experiences and cultures
• Interest in being a member of a vibrant school community
• Ability to provide access to instruction for all students by responding to socio-emotional needs, supporting literacy development across all classes and content areas, using culturally responsive instructional strategies, and accommodating individual learning differences.