Teacher Elementary School jobs in California

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Ascension Lutheran School is looking for a dynamic, faithful, innovative team player to be the Homeroom Teacher for 7th Grade Service Academy. The ideal candidate would possess a California teaching credential, have several years of experience with middle school school-aged students, and a passion for serving their neighbor. The Middle School Academies at Ascension feature the Leadership, Service, and Innovation Academies in sixth through eighth grade, respectively. Students experience several impactful field trips each year, and their teachers help them to process these field trips and other Academy experiences so that they grow into – in the words of our vision statement – bold, compassionate leaders who inspire and serve others in their walk with Jesus Christ. While it is not required, excellence in teaching math through Geometry and Algebra 2 is also a consideration for this position.

This position includes teaching Social Studies, Math, Bible, Homeroom, and the ideal candidate will be flexible and a team player who is looking to impart and grow in their Christian faith.

The ideal candidate will be passionate for the job with an ability to reach out to students and create a relationship of mutual trust. They will know how to organize a class and make learning a meaningful process. The goal is to help cultivate the students’ interest in education and be their dedicated ally in the entire process of learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Teach with excellence and with great love and care for each student
• Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting inquiry and project-based learning in conjunction with other forms of instruction
• Create and distribute educational content (notes, summaries, assignments etc.)
• Assess and record students’ progress and provide grades and feedback
• Maintain a tidy and orderly classroom
• Collaborate with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings
• Plan and execute educational in-class and off-site activities and events
• Observe and understand students’ behavior and psyche and report suspicions of neglect, abuse etc.
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences etc.
• Communicate effectively with staff and administration to continue in and grow healthy “One Ascension” culture
• Other duties as necessary

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $43,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Grade school specialties:

• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private school
• Religious school

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person