Elementary/Middle School Teacher- Da Vinci Connect - Fall 2025

About Da Vinci Schools We are a thriving non-profit network of free, public charter schools open to all students in California. Da Vinci Schools operate five high schools, a unique elementary model combining homeschool with on-campus instruction, and a post-secondary pathway leading to college degree completion. At Da Vinci, students are preparing for college, career and life simultaneously through a project-based, real-world curriculum that is shaped by industry and higher education partnerships to ensure our students have access to a broad range of choices when they leave Da Vinci. Our student community is comprised of close to 2,700 students in grades TK-16 from 119 zip codes across Los Angeles County. Our student demographics are: 85% identify as students of color, 38% qualify for free or reduced-price meals, 4% are English language learners, and 12% receive special education services. Da Vinci Schools has received national recognition as One of America’s Most Innovative Educational Organizations and 1 of only 10 schools in the U.S. to win a $10 million XQ ‘Super School’ grant to reimagine high school. Dr. David Brown, the former executive director of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, said, "Da Vinci Schools are among the very finest I’ve seen.” Get to know Da Vinci Schools through the following video and website: https://vimeo.com/77631211 http://davincischools.org/ ***We prioritize assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. Spanish-speaking a plus. EOE*** Multiple subjects credential. Important Comments As a teacher at Da Vinci Connect, you will serve a unique homeschool hybrid population with students who are fully homeschooled or come to school two days per week and are homeschooled 3 days per week. You will deliver rigorous, project-based instruction, most likely to students in middle school. You will also support homeschooling parents in their teaching of students at home. Experience with and/or understanding of compassionate communication, inclusive practices, non-violent communication and social emotional learning highly desired. Must be willing to embrace a project-based and alternative learning philosophy. On Wednesdays our staff spends time developing as professionals and supporting parent educators through workshops, meetings and feedback. This position begins immediately. Our staff engages in approximately 20 days of professional development each year and is highly collaborative. If this type of teaching (project based, team centered and use of teacher and student inspired and created curriculum) appeals to you, please apply through the link here.