7/8 Science Teacher (26-27)

The role

The teacher will develop lesson plans and supplementary materials to teach standards based curriculum. They will operate a classroom with sound management practices and maintain communication with staff, families, and the community.

What you will do

• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials to teach standards based curriculum
• Operate a classroom that includes sound classroom management practices and engaging lessons
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, families, and the greater Alpha community
• Participate in regular and on-going professional development, observations, and feedback sessions

Required qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree
• A valid (or eligible for) California teaching credential- Single Subject: Science
• Subject matter knowledge
• Strong classroom management skills (or willingness to learn)
• A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and credential status
• Compounding retention incentives for returning Alpha teachers
• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year in addition to 6 weeks during the summer)
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
• Paid tuition for Induction
• Reimbursement for passing scores on credential required exams
• Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away
• Signing bonus for hard-to-fill roles (math, science, special education)

Before you apply

• To apply for this position, please submit a resume online.

About the company

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. It was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students.