Second Grade Teacher-YES Charter Academy

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6/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

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SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s Degree • Possession of a valid Multiple Subject (internship, preliminary or clear) California Teaching Credential • Desire to teach in an Environmental Science school in a rural countryside setting • Confident in managing student behavior • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change easily • Must have strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills • Must attend and participate in YES staff meetings as required • Must attend and participate in YES training as required • Must show proof and maintain a clear TB clearance • Must undergo and maintain a clear DOJ and FBI clearance • Must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the US GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS • Must believe in YES Charter Academy’s Mission, Vision and core values • Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to foster positive working relationships. • Must be able to interact with stakeholders at all levels (including staff, parents, students, and community members) in a respectful manner and provide excellent customer service. • Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment

Multi Subject Teaching Credential

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Create instructional resources for use in the classroom. • Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities • Create positive educational climate for students to learn in. • Implement instruction in order to meet course and school-wide student progress and performance goals. • Participate in ongoing training sessions. • Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year. • Conduct regular assessments as instructed by administration and or Council of Directors for the purpose of determining school wide academic progress. • Maintain grade books. • Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed. • Create projects designed to enhance lectures. • Utilize various curriculum resources. • Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into teaching units. • Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served. • Develop incentives to keep participants in class. • Maintain professional relationships with any agencies and programs which interface with the school. • Work with school program coordinators to ensure that school-wide initiatives are being met. • Differentiate and work in small groups or individually with students as needed during class. • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. • Prepare and distribute required reports. • Observe and evaluate student's performance. • Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures. • Maintain regular contact with all parents including newsletters, phone calls, emails and conferences. • Supervise a morning and afternoon yard duty each week as assigned. • Assist supervising morning recess and lunch duties daily as assigned. • Submit the correct forms requesting time off to the office in a timely manner and arrange for a substitute teachers to cover the classroom. • Work required school hours (8:00 am to 3:15 pm). Modification may be accommodated for reasonable needs with specific approval of the Principal. • Dress professionally and adhere to professional code of conduct. ADDITIONAL DUTIES • Participate in 3 events per year, outreach activities, fundraisers, family events, and board meetings. (Open House, Back to School and Graduation are not considered part of the 3 events and participation/attendance are mandatory.) • Have a strong commitment to the philosophy and success of the Environmental Science focus of the school. • Participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities such as serving as an advisor to a student club, traveling and camping with students. • Participate in professional development. • Speak to the Administration, Teacher Representative or Council Member directly about concerns relating to the governance of the school so that issues may be resolved in a timely manner and with minimal problems to other faculty, students, families or community.