The Organization

The Academy of Alameda is composed of two public charters - the Academy of Alameda Elementary School and the Academy of Alameda Middle School. It serves one of the most diverse student populations in the state and is committed to providing all students a world-class education including supporting students’ social-emotional development. In addition to providing students with deep learning experiences that are academically and emotionally engaging, students' learning experiences in and out of the classroom are shaped by The Academy's commitment to social justice.

The Academy of Alameda staff has an excellent reputation for connecting to its diverse families, providing students a strong academic foundation, and for building meaningful relationships in and between students, staff, and families. Finally, we take pride in our fierce commitment to our envisioned future of supporting all of our students' success and that their destinies are not determined by their demographics.

Summary of Position:

The Academy is seeking a full-time, highly qualified Second Grade Classroom Teacher committed to serving a diverse student body and delivering high quality, inclusive instruction for the 22-23 School Year. 

Our Classroom Teachers work as part of a dynamic team that includes close collaboration with other teachers, the instructional coach and support staff to deliver strong academic instruction.

When applying for the position, please take time in your cover letter to reference your knowledge and/or experience, and how The Academy’s Mission and Values apply to your professional work. Also, please discuss what about this particular position excites you.

Core Values

• We are looking for a candidate who exhibit AoA’s Core Values:
• We are committed to supporting equitable student achievement results and integrating social justice concepts into our school program.
• We value student and staff diversity as it provides for deeper understanding, empathy and richer learning opportunities.
• We continually improve our practice individually, and as an organization in order to meet our students’ needs.
• We have a collective responsibility to support all of our students’ academic success and social-emotional well-being.
• We continually build caring relationships within and between our staff, students and families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and restorative practices of the school.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department/grade-level, school, and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments. 
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails. 
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
• Other duties as assigned. 
• Additional Obligations

Qualifications:

• Passing score of California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
• Bachelor's Degree
• Must pass a criminal background check and TB test clearance
• California Teaching Credential or working on teaching credential (preferred)

*Note: If you don’t have a teaching credential an emergency permit must be obtained after hired

Skills & Requirements:

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology. Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.

Supervisor:

Elementary School Principal

Time Commitment

This position is 10-month position. Most staff will report early in August (2022-2023 school calendar attached here).

Work Performed Outside of the Professional Work Day 

Required attendance at events outside of the professional workday include:

• Back-to-School Night
• Family Home Visits
• Family/Teacher Conferences
• Open House
• 5th Grade Graduation (as appropriate)

Additional Obligations (Teachers receive compensation for participation)

It’s critical that students and families be provided with authentic learning experiences and opportunities to connect to each other outside of the regular school day (Such as literacy nights, student exhibitions, etc.). We anticipate that teachers will need to attend only 1 or 2 of these types of events throughout the course of the year. On rare occasions, a teacher may be asked to attend a third event.

Teachers will be provided the time and resources to effectively prepare for these events during the school day, and in most cases, will receive compensation (at the evening rate) for participation. In addition, teachers will be notified long before the event, and in many cases will be able to select the event option. 

Our Compensation Package:

At AoA we take great care of our employees! We participate in The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS). We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, including competitive salary and generous health and retirement benefits (100% employee health coverage/50% for dependents); an optional additional 457 retirement program; medical and dependent FSA; employee assistance program (EAP)).

The Academy of Alameda is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce at all levels so that it reflects the demographics of the students and families that it serves. The Academy is committed to continually looking inward to dismantle policies and practices that lead to systemic racism.