26-27 Elevate Teacher Resident Caliber ChangeMakers Academy (Vallejo)

Title: Elevate Teaching Resident

Division: Elementary School (TK-4)/Middle School (5th-8th)

Location: Caliber ChangeMakers Academy (Vallejo)

Reports to: Assistant Principal

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt, (During the Academic Year)

Salary Scale: $25.50/hour Benefits

Job Summary

Caliber Public Schools is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join the Elevate Teacher Residency. This innovative, one-year program is designed for aspiring educators seeking to pursue a California teaching credential while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic learning environment. Residents will work alongside an experienced mentor teacher, engage in professional learning with a cohort of peers, and contribute to creating an inclusive and engaging classroom culture committed to student success.

Responsibilities:

• Work and learn alongside a mentor teacher at an Elevate partner school, including co-planning and co-teaching lessons that support diverse learning styles.
• Support individual students, small groups, and whole classes to provide differentiated instruction and create a positive learning environment.
• Collaborate closely with mentor teachers and school staff to assess student progress and implement effective interventions.
• Participate in ongoing professional development with a cohort of peers.
• Engage with families and the community to foster strong relationships that support student success.
• Lead teach when the mentor teacher is out of the classroom for monthly trainings.
Substitutes teach in other classrooms at the school (depending on school placement).

Compensation:

• Hourly Rate: $25.50/hour

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement
• Access to scholarships, grants, and federal financial aid
• Professional Development, coaching and mentorship from an experienced teacher
• Priority hiring at Elevate partner school where resident trains

Credentials Offered:

• Multiple Subject (Elementary): TK-5
• Single Subject (Middle/High School): Mathematics, Science, Social Science, ELA
• Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree by June 2026
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (lower GPA considered with exemption letter)
• Subject Matter Competency Requirement met via CSET, or relevant coursework
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• TB clearance and fingerprint clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with educators and students.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional learning throughout the residency year.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a classroom setting or educational program preferred but not required.

Application Deadline:

• Early Application Deadline: January 30, 2026
• Regular Application Deadline: April 3, 2026

APPLY TODAY! http://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/caliberschools

QUESTIONS? Contact careers@caliberschools.org