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High School Associate Teacher (26-27)

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alphapublicschools logoAlphapublicschools · San Jose, CA
Full-timeOn-site1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
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Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are- our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students. A successful Alpha Support Team Member: The successful Alpha team member believes that ALL students are capable of success. They uphold high expectations for students, ensuring that our scholars are achieving growth. The successful Alpha team member is excited to receive coaching and feedback, understanding that their growth as an educator is an ever-evolving process. We seek educators who are committed to amplifying and celebrating the diverse experiences and cultures of our scholars and their families; educators who are excited to be a member of a vibrant school community; and, educators who 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. Alpha Associate Teachers are expected to: Teach curricula aligned to Common Core standards along with social and emotional skills Provide coverage inside and outside of the classroom for teachers who are absent on a short- or long-term basis Support school leadership team as needed Establish and maintain standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions Work to maintain a positive culture on campus by building strong relationships with scholars and staff members Assess and analyze students' performance and progress to ensure they are mastering developmental skills regularly, and responding to data to support all scholars to achieve academic success

Benefits

At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you!) we offer:The salary for this role starts at $56,150 and increases based on years of similar experienceHealth benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their familiesRetirement matching optionsPaid time off for holidays and Winter break between the end of December and New Year's (2 weeks)Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowancesAPS Tuition Assistance Program provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance towards attaining bachelor degrees and teacher credentialsEmployee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and servicesYou Possess...A Bachelor's degreeA valid (or eligible for) California Substitute Teaching PermitHigh behavioral expectations and academic expectations for all studentsExcellent knowledge of child development and educational practicesExperience working with students and classroom managementWillingness to be flexible with your scheduleA commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities. Approximately 80% of Alpha's students are from under-resourced communities and will be the first in their families to go to college. The majority of our students are Latinx and/or Vietnamese.Join our team...To apply for this position, please submit a resume online.Salary is competitive and compensatHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible scheduleParental leave

Additional Information

Started by Families, Focused on Students Developing Scholars in East San José We were founded by families in East San José who wanted stronger academics and more support for their children. Alpha is a free, TK-12 public charter school system on a mission to prepare the next generation of leaders in East San José. Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools committed to providing access to an outstanding education. Join us as we prepare students in TK-12th grade for success in college and career.


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