Valley Charter Schools

Valley Charter Middle School 8th Grade Integrated Science Teacher

ABOUT VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOLS

Valley Charter Schools (VCS) is a K-8 charter organization serving the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. Valley Charter School was founded in 2010 by parents and educators who shared an inspired vision of creating an exceptional public school focused on academic excellence, diversity, and community. Teaching and learning at VCS is driven by a constructivist philosophy and a project-based curriculum. Today, VCS consists of two schools: Valley Charter Elementary (grades K-5), with an enrollment of 276 and Valley
Charter Middle, (grades 6-8), with an enrollment of 290. Our work is framed by the following Design Elements:

Design Element 1: We value process over product. Learning is experiential, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and relevant to students’ lives.
Design Element 2: Social emotional development and self-advocacy are the foundational principles of student learning and personal growth.
Design Element 3: We develop effective communicators who are able to connect with varied audiences.
Design Element 4: Learning is a social process accomplished through authentically collaborative work.
Design Element 5: We are committed to building intentionally diverse schools. Our core values and foundational principles are authentically realized through this diverse community.

Valley Charter Schools’ student population reflects the rich diversity of the San Fernando Valley, with families and community members providing invaluable and consistent support to the school. We are proud of the high degree of connection between the rhetoric of our mission statement and the actual classroom practice in our schools. Through our intentionally diverse design, Valley Charter School is becoming a national model for urban public education.

Valley Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

POSITION SUMMARY
Valley Charter Middle School (VCMS) seeks experienced, driven, creative team players who believe in a constructivist, project-based approach, backwards planning, purposeful collaboration with colleagues, and the power of on-going coaching, observation and feedback cycles to support professional growth. VCMS teachers have a students-first attitude, a belief in nurturing the whole child, and an unwavering commitment to equity of access and opportunity for all students.

The 7th grade science teacher will teach all 7th grade students using a project-based curriculum. This role also serves as an advisory teacher to a group of 7th graders to foster a strong connection to school and support social-emotional learning and the development of the skills necessary to succeed in high school and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES

● Utilize VCMS-developed planning templates to develop and refine curriculum maps, culminating projects, rubrics, units, and lessons that meet the requirements of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
● Create a structured, positive classroom culture that is conducive to learning and promotes a sense of belonging for all students
● Establish positive, caring relationships with students and school stakeholders
● Design and deliver classroom instruction that is standards-based, purposeful, promotes critical thinking and student ownership, and embeds supports for learners at different levels and frequent checks for understanding
● Gather and use data to tailor instruction to meet individual student academic and social needs with a goal of grade level performance
● Participate in professional learning activities, including curriculum refinement protocols, grade level meetings, department meetings, and regular 1:1 coaching.
● Participate in a (paid) summer institute to develop/refine curricula to support school mission and goals
● Demonstrate high levels of professionalism including meeting deadlines, maintaining positive, timely and effective communication with supervisors, colleagues, families, and students
● Collaborate effectively with grade level and department teams and special education/resource and English language development teachers to ensure rigor, alignment, and equity of access
● Serve as an active member of the community on committees to provide support to the school and adherence to the VCS mission and design elements

● Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRED TRAITS
● 2+ years teaching science in a public middle school setting
● Passion for educational equity and enthusiasm for the VCMS mission, model, and design elements
● Experience utilizing a constructivist, project-based approach preferred
● Experience working students of diverse backgrounds and abilities, including English learners and students with disabilities
● Experience with backwards planning preferred
● Commitment to high expectations and the on-going use of assessments to drive differentiated instruction and support
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Self- starter with a strong drive to achieve
● Spanish fluency highly desirable
● Ability to effectively give, receive, and implement constructive feedback towards continuous improvement
● Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate effectively
● Valid California teaching credential. The appropriate credential for this role is a single subject science credential with an EL authorization

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
$52,769 - $87,818 depending on experience and education, plus full medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee and his/her family.

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, send a resume and cover letter that speaks to responsibilities and qualifications, as well as three references.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $94,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
VCS follows county masking guidelines, has daily screening protocols, and has had our facilities evaluated for appropriate ventilation. All VCS Employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Application Question(s):

• Are you vaccinated against COVID-19?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• CA single subject science certification? (Required)

Work Location: In person

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