What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Resident position at PUC Schools?
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools is comprised of a non-profit network of public charter schools designed to significantly increase high school graduation rates, college entrance, and college graduation rates for underserved students in North-East Los Angeles, and the North-East San Fernando Valley.
Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high-quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low-achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students. We uplift and revitalize communities through the success of our students and through inspiring them to uplift our communities now and forever and through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships.
ABOUT PUC TRP
The PUC Teacher Residency Program (TRP) is a partnership of local charter schools dedicated to uplifting PUC Schools’ alumni, employees, and area community members to become California credentialed teachers through a year-long residency program. Intensive mentoring supports, Loyola Marymount University certification coursework, and weekly implementation seminars prepare resident graduates to teach in today’s diverse urban educational settings.
THE TEAM MEMBER WE ARE SEARCHING FOR
The Teacher Resident commits to uplift our community, now and forever, by providing a high-quality, personalized education program for all students. They uphold the mission and values established by PUC Schools and take initiative for personal reflection and growth. This individual is also an ambassador to the community and a role model for potential residents to follow.
What you will need to accomplish:
Instruction and Classroom Management:
- Organize and implement classroom procedures and manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
- Establish a culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students
- Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with Common Core standards and PUC Teacher Residency Program (TRP) instructional guidelines
- Assess students regularly under PUC guidelines, examine student assessment data, and refine classroom activities to differentiate instruction for each student
- Collaborate closely with PUC team members (grade-level, school-wide, and across sites) to align curriculum across subjects, improve instructional practices, and share best practices
- Track critical student information, and maintain accurate student records and attendance per PUC procedures
Professional Learning and Development:
- Actively participate in school site specific professional development activities such as training sessions and working with the lead teacher, principal, and instructional coaches
- Engage in Resident Seminars with the TRP Coordinator
- Attend Loyola Marymount University’s credentialing coursework classes and complete assignments in a timely manner
School Culture and Community Engagement:
- Demonstrate knowledge of and support for PUC Schools’ mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical behavior
- Provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress that involve parents/guardians in their students’ education
- Identify unique student needs and collaborate with other team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges
- Perform other related duties as required.
What do we require from you?
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required OR in process of a bachelor's degree with a conferral date of June 2026
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher on the last 60 semesters or 90 quarter units required
- Minimum of two California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) passed in the subject area you are applying for, OR confirmation that coursework meets eligibility requirements for Subject Matter Competency Requirement (SMCR) in the subject area applying for
Experience:
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Prior experience working with students in a learning environment is preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Initiative and organization: Strong planning skills
- Relational: Ability to relate to students and adults, and build relationships
- Growth Mindset: Willingness to learn and try new strategies
- Professional: Proven track record of collaboration, teamwork, and achievement results
- Flexible: Ability to adapt to and implement new and changing information
- Communicative: Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Critical thinking: Problem-solving skills and solutions orientation
- Collaborative: Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Reliable: Ability to multi-task and follow through on projects from start to finish with attention to detail
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally required to kneel, climb and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level, lift up to 30 pounds. To bend, sit, stand, squat, stoop, walk, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms at shoulder level or below. Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.
Compensation & Benefits:
- This is a full-time, hourly position
- Our benefits include:
- Comprehensive group health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision and additional voluntary benefits
- STRS and other Retirement Plan Options
- Paid Time Off
- Ongoing Professional Development
DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Institution and its employees.
PUC Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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