Job Description

Position Summary

Teachers must have a strong belief and commitment to the Crown Preparatory Academy mission and vision. Teachers will implement the Crown Preparatory curriculum and assessment programs and work to ensure students have mastered the content using a warm and demanding approach to classroom instruction and management. Teachers will report directly to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI). 

Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Teach at least five courses every day
• Teach at least two small group targeted tutoring sessions a week
• Teach an advisory every day
• As appropriate, differentiate curriculum to meet the needs of all students
• Document all lesson plans, syllabi, assignments, etc.
• Use a variety of methods to engage students in the curriculum
• Provide structure in the classroom by following and implementing all school-wide systems and structures to fidelity
• Communicate effectively, respectfully, and consistently with parents
• Communicate on a bi-weekly basis with all advisory families
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with parents
• Present weekly lesson plans to DCI
• Create, monitor, and sustain a school culture of high-expectations

Administrative

• Evaluate academic achievement through detailed data-analysis of student performance on a variety of metrics and present to the DCI and Executive Director
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors Degree Required (Advanced Degree Preferred)
• Ability to work effectively and productively in teams or individually
• 2+ years of teaching experience preferred
• Ability to work with all students, including those with special needs and low skill levels when heterogeneously grouped
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred
• Basic Technological experience
• Ability to analyze student achievement data and instruct appropriately
• Fulfillment of all criteria set forth to be considered Highly Qualified under NCLB
• Appropriate California Teaching Credential 
• CLAD Certification
• Desire to be held accountable for student achievement and academic growth

If interested please attach your resume, cover letter, and video recorded lesson to your DemoLesson profile and submit it to us for review.

Organization Description

"Academic excellence is not the province of any one group; rather it is a standard, a level of achievement to which students can aspire regardless of race, ethnicity or social class. It is a common ground and therein lies the power." Rafe Esquith Crown Preparatory Academy believes all students can achieve regardless of race, socio-economic status, ethnic background, or previous academic performance. In preparing to provide the children of Los Angeles an exemplary college preparatory education at the middle school level, we hold four foundational beliefs: - All students have the right to a small, safe, and structured learning environment. - All students can achieve at high levels when given high levels of instruction. - An extended school day and year provides students with the individualized support they need. - All students can graduate from middle school prepared for the rigors of high school and college. Crown Prep Offers: - College preparation - A longer school day and year - Double periods of literacy and math - Small group tutoring ... (More)

Application Instructions

Please upload the following documents:

1) Cover letter

2) Resume

3) 10-15 minute video-recorded lesson

4) Lesson plan