San Carlos Charter (SCC), a progressive K-8 charter school located in San Carlos, is seeking a 1.0 FTE 6th-7th Grade Mathematics Educator. SCC is also open to applicants willing to teach 0.6 FTE 6-7th Grade Mathematics.
The SCC curriculum is centered on current research about learning and the grouping of students. All instruction is based on the constructivist learning theory and multiple intelligence theory, so children are engaged in hands-on, minds-on learning everyday. Curriculum is created by educators and is structured around integrated thematic units. We are resource-based (no textbooks) and instructional practices promote learning in multi-age classroom settings with two grade levels of children in one classroom.
The middle school team of Educators is collaborative and open to new ideas. Team members have direct and honest communication with each other and address conflicts and concerns in a timely and productive way. The team shares a strong work ethic and support/covering for each other is a team ethos. The educators collaborate seamlessly with the Special Education team to support all learners with integrated, inclusive support. A successful middle school educator is flexible and open, understanding of the changeable nature of this age of learner. As such it is essential that middle school educators be able to start over every day with the learners. Flexibility, enthusiasm, and ability to work closely with volunteers (parents and community) to implement curriculum are also important in this environment. Candidates must be open to research and development within a school setting.
To get a better sense of the school, please visit the San Carlos Charter website, www.sancarloscharter.org
Title: 6/7th Grade Mathematics Educator
Type: Full-time (Part-time applicants encouraged to apply)
Salary Range: $60,000-$111,000
Classification: Certified
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of School
Date: May 2024
Position:
A successful candidate will work in a team setting with the other 6th - 8th grade educators to provide an inquiry based, hands on approach to educating learners in a multi-age setting.
Responsibilities:
Plan, implement, and document Mathematics academic curriculum in connection to Common Core State Standards to meet the developmental and curricular needs of a diverse group of learners within a multi-age classroom
Engage in constructivist teaching strategies
Plan and lead social-emotional learning curriculum
Solicit and integrate student choice in developing curriculum
Design, implement, and coordinate project/problem-based learning with middle school team
Collaborate with the 8th grade math educator to create a well articulated program
Assess learners regularly using given SCC and state assessments
Maintain records in an appropriate and timely manner
Act as Advisor for 20 – 30 learners (This includes supporting and attending IEPs, Educator/Learner/Parent conferences, and Learning Lab supervision)
Chaperone grade level week-long milestone trips and be part of a team that facilitates the logistics of milestone planning and implementation annually
Collaborate with colleagues, families, and learners
Support the public/independent high school registration process (attend articulation meetings, write/fill out recommendations, liaise with high school counselors, answer parent questions)
Graduation planning and participation
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
2 years classroom teaching experience preferred
Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential OR Social Studies/History Credential
English Language Learner Authorization
Must pass pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to employment history and criminal
background check
Must provide valid TB Assessment
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, and walk and involves walking on even and uneven surfaces and negotiating a 6” curb. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, crouch and/or crawl. The employee occasionally may lift or push up to 25 lbs.
Must sit on an occasional or frequent basis. This is done at the desk with forward bending from the waist, leaning on the forearms, and looking down which requires neck flexion. It is necessary to grasp and manipulate pens, markers, scissors, staplers, etc., either occasionally or frequently, depending on the day.
The use of office equipment including computers (mostly Macs), telephones, copiers, fax machines, etc. will be required. When working with equipment it may also be necessary to forward bend, squat, and/or kneel.
Hearing and vision must be corrected to normal range. Involves manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment includes the office, school grounds, classrooms, and other school spaces (including gym and storage areas). The noise level in this work environment is usually low to moderate. These settings may experience heat or cold extremes as well as fumes, odors, and dust.
