New School San Francisco is Hiring a Middle School Lead Teacher (6-8) Near San Francisco, CA
POSITION OVERVIEW: We are looking for exceptional teachers who love middle schoolers and all the nuances that come with this critical phase of adolescent growth and self-discovery. We are looking for teacher leaders who effectively develop students' academic and socio-emotional skills; who build inclusive classroom communities; who differentiate their instruction to ensure all students are able to engage with rigorous, grade level content; who care deeply about making their students' learning experiences meaningful, engaging, and relevant both now and for the future. We are looking for teachers who believe in the brilliance and capacity of every student; who value radical collaboration, feedback, and coaching; who teach to learn; who see families as partners towards our vision and goal of ensuring each student leaves 8th grade on grade level; and finally, who believe in our values of community, anti-racism, action, and justice and see the power of their role in changing the world around us. The role of a Middle School Lead Teacher at NSSF includes teaching core academic classes, leading an advisory of around 15 students, and providing differentiated instruction in our daily intervention block. Lead Teachers have ample time built into their daily schedule for prep, collaboration with colleagues, student and family meetings, and coteaching. QUALIFICATIONS:
California teaching credential (required)
Three years of relevant (middle school, content-specific) teaching experience with strong academic outcomes for Black & brown students, English Learner students, and students with IEPs (required)
Deep commitment to equitable teaching and learning approaches, including - but not limited to - culturally responsive teaching, inclusion, anti-racist education, restorative practices, Universal Design for Learning, social emotional learning and data-informed instruction
Experience working with children, families and staff from diverse backgrounds and with diverse learning needs, including - but not limited to - English Language learners, academically high-achieving students, students with IEPs, academically low-performing students, and students who have experienced trauma
Familiarity with Special Education accommodations and modifications, IEP implementation, and inclusive practices
Bilingual (preferred)
COMPETENCIES:
Love for learning, self-awareness, and desire to grow
Sense of agency and belief that teacher actions directly impact student actions
Creative problem solving and flexibility in thinking
Alignment with our values of being kind, courageous, responsible & curious
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Unwavering belief that all students should and can receive an education that is equal to their extraordinary potential regardless of their background
Develop yearly scope and sequence for content areas aligned to state and national standards
Build weekly and daily lesson plans that align to state and national standards and meet individualized learning goals
Engage all learners
Hold and meet high expectations for each student's learning and social emotional development goals, incorporating equity and anti-racist practices
Create, monitor, and adjust Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), ensuring all students have ambitious and appropriate academic and social-emotional learning goals
Collaborate with team, manager, and learning specialists to create and sustain an inclusive environment; partner in the development and support of IEP goals; continue to improve knowledge and implementation of SPED and ELL best practices
Provide individual and small group instruction to meet the differentiated needs of all students
Assess student progress consistently through a variety of holistic & standardized approaches
Use data to drive instructional strategies and meet student needs
Use a variety of research-based classroom management strategies to support all students
Build an inclusive and anti-racist school culture, climate, and curriculum
Lead advisory group with a focus on socio-emotional learning
Create a learning environment that celebrates diversity, practices equity, and promotes safety, support and joy
Partner with families to develop student goals and strengthen home-school connections
Strive to live out our school values of community, action, and justice in all that you do and have fun in the process
Commit to constant professional and personal growth
Collaborate radically with department and grade level teammates and other members of the teaching and learning community
Document, reflect, and share your pedagogy and insights with colleagues, visiting educators and the community broadly
COMPENSATION:
Compensation is a competitive salary based on years of teaching experience, education degrees, National Board Certification and any special credentials. Starting salary for a credentialed educator with at least two years of teaching experience is $75,000 and ranges based on years of experience up to $120,000
Additional $5,000 to base salary for SPED credentials and/or National Board Certification
Competitive benefits package including health coverage and retirement
TO APPLY:
Contact [email protected] with your resume and a cover letter outlining your educational philosophy and student outcomes that you are most proud of - don't be afraid to toot your own horn!