TK TEACHER

The Teacher’s essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Provide Quality Instruction to all Scholars 

• Develop and maintain a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn.  

• Teach all core subjects daily 

• Effectively execute assigned curriculum to reach every scholar, regardless of prior academic background, disability or English language fluency.  

• Establish regular monitoring routines to check for scholar understanding throughout the lesson.  Create exit tickets, unit tests, interim exams and other assessment data to determine differentiated re-teaching needed to advance all scholars toward demonstrating mastery.  

• Deliver socio-emotional learning curriculum daily 

• Identify students who are academically at risk and initiate effective intervention strategies 

• Provide supervision for arrival and dismissal as assigned in order to maintain student safety 

• Welcome and incorporate feedback from the coaching, guidance and feedback provided by school leaders, peer coaches and content support managers.  

Contribute to the School Community  

• Seek opportunities, both individually and through school-based initiatives, to build strong and collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, families and scholars.  

• Actively engage in School and externally provided professional development.  

• Prepare for and attend up to five (5) evening scholar, parent or other school events that do not exceed more than three (3) hours per event, including Report Card Nights, Open House, Scholar Exhibitions, etc.  

• Serve actively on at least one (1) School- established action committee during the school year. 

• Attend all faculty and professional development meetings. 

• Maintain consistent and meaningful communication with parents.  

Uphold Soleil Educational Philosophy and Standards of Excellence 

•  Support Soleil’s aspiration to prepare all scholars to have the foundation necessary for college success. 

• Follow School grading policies 

• Maintain accurate, current records for attendance, coursework, and submit timely completed report cards and school-wide assessment records.  

• Provide a cohered plan for classroom discipline aligned to the school-wide behavior management policy and keep documentation of all interventions taken to manage scholar behavior.  

• Adhere to policies and procedures as outlined in the Soleil Employee Handbook. 

• Ensure timely and high-quality submission of school requirements such as intellectual preparation, unit plans, and re-teaching plans.  

• Exhibit a continuous improvement mindset while striving to exemplify Soleil’s commitment to the school community.  

• Other duties as assigned by school administrators 

THE QUALIFICATIONS 

Required: 

• Strong commitment to Soleil Academy’s mission and vision 

• Bachelor’s degree 

• Valid intern, preliminary, or clear California multiple-subject credential  

(Or interest in working toward certification prior to the 2023-2024 Academic Year) 

• English Learner Authorization 

• Experience analyzing data and using data to inform decisions and/or instruction 

• Openness to feedback and desire to continue development as a professional 

• Willingness to take responsibility for scholar outcomes and achievement 

• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills 

• DOJ/FBI Clearance 

• TB Clearance 

• COVID-19 vaccination (Up to date) 

Highly preferred: 

• Spanish speakers 

Preferred: 

• Minimum of one year working in urban education with a history of significant gains in scholar performance and/or growth 

• Expertise in line with applicable federal and state requirements 

• If teaching TK, must possess requirements outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing