New Los Angeles Elementary Charter School (New LA) is seeking high energy, well organized teachers
who have proven success in the upper elementary grades and are seeking a small school environment
where they have the ability to share in the school's leadership and shape the school's future. New LA is
looking for teachers who have a desire to become teacher-leaders and are outstanding educators.

*** This is an in-person position and New LA Charter School has a Covid vaccine mandate for all
employees, contractors, providers and visitors on campus. Unvaccinated individuals are not
eligible for this position. ***

BACKGROUND
New LA Elementary opened in August of 2016 with 110 TK, kindergarten and first grade students, and
added a grade each year until we became a full TK-5. Building on the success of our Middle School,
which opened in 2008, New LA Elementary continues the vision of Passion for Learning, Respect for Self
and Others and Engagement in the Community.

CURRICULUM
New LA seeks teachers with expertise, interest and willingness to learn in the following areas:

• Project-based and student-centered learning
• Balanced Literacy Instruction: Readers and Writers Workshop
• Math: Cognitively Guided Instruction methodologies
• Science: Kit-based experiments, full transition to NGSS, environmental awareness
• Social Studies: integrated with language arts, social justice embedded
• Computer Coding: taught with a partner organization, professional development provided
• Arts Integration: partnering with arts education organizations to provide art both integrated with

regular curriculum and in specific arts classes.

TEACHER LEADERSHIP
At New LA, teachers play an important role in shaping the culture of the school and acting as leaders as
the school continues to grow over the coming years. Teachers participate in school decision-making,
collaborate on curriculum, scheduling and programs, and will be deeply invested in the mission, culture
and success of the school.

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• Serve as a positive role model;
• Collaborate with co-teachers and colleagues – in grade levels, committees, and full faculty;
• Provide accommodations and support in accordance with IEPs when applicable;
• Demonstrate a commitment to the whole child, with concern for each student’s academic and

and where all staff members embrace their role as learners.

COMPENSATION
Certificated faculty members are compensated on the LAUSD Salary Scale for teachers plus an
additional 1%. Faculty members receive a generous package of medical benefits, and enrollment in the
California State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement plan. Faculty members can choose to
participate in an optional 403b plan.

TO APPLY
Please forward only the following documents to jobs@newlosangeles.org in PDF format. No calls please.
No additional materials.

1. Cover Letter (Letters should introduce yourself to the hiring committee, and must include specific
examples of why you are attracted to the school and its mission, and why you would be a good fit
at New LA)

2. Current Resume

Please submit the requested documents in PDF format.

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