Social Studies Teacher

Summary

Join our community of dedicated educators at Equitas Academy Charter Schools, where you'll have the opportunity to grow as a professional, advance to leadership roles, and make a meaningful impact on students' lives. Our strong organizational culture is built on diversity, inclusivity, and equity, with a focus on preparing all scholars for four-year colleges. As an Equitas teacher, you'll lead rigorous social studies instruction, communicate with families, and demonstrate a warm demander style in the classroom.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree
• A current Single Subject social studies teaching credential (internship, preliminary, or clear), Multiple Subject teaching credential (preliminary or clear) or out of state equivalent required
• English Learner authorization
• A strong belief that all students can succeed

Responsibilities

• Lead rigorous social studies instruction utilizing our McGraw Hill curriculum
• Deliver instructional materials that 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 7:30am with a school team huddle and end at 3:45pm after scholar dismissal
• Daily prep time and a duty-free lunch period
• Weekly collaborative grade level team meeting
• Weekly 03 (one-on-one meeting and feedback session) with your coach
• Supervise and facilitate portions of Community Meeting (our school assembly) 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

Benefits

• A competitive salary scale
• A variety of health benefit plans
• California's State Teacher Retirement System (CalSTRS). retirement matching and optional 403b plan
• Generous time off, including winter break, spring break, fourteen holidays, and ten sick days