Classroom Teacher - 6th grade at Blue Oak Charter School
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Job Summary
Classroom Teacher Job Description Reports to: Executive Director Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and education. See Blue Oak Certificated salary scale. 182 work days with 10 sick/personal days. Stipend $1,250 for Master’s Degree. Qualifications: California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential is required. A background in education inspired by Waldorf education is highly desired. Duties and Responsibilities: Education Program and Environment 1. Present a curriculum inspired by Waldorf education in scope and that fits the developmental stage of the child. 2. Create lessons and activities throughout the curriculum that consider the temperaments/personalities, develop social skills and explore artistic expression and ensure that students are engaged in their lessons. 3. Teach to California Content Standards as organized by the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education, including Common Core and New Generation Science Standards. 4. Create and Maintain an orderly class with regard to student behavior; both in the classroom and on school grounds. 5. Comply with all Special Education Regulations, the Blue Oak Charter School (BOCS) Charter, and policies adopted by the trustees of the Blue Oak Charter Council. 6. Work with the Leadership Team to assess children’s needs and formulate a plan to address any special needs. 7. Provide class with field trips that are age-appropriate and aligned with BOCS grade level expectations and content standards. Professional Development 1. Work cooperatively with a Waldorf Mentor if needed. 2. Create a Professional Development goal at the beginning of each school year. 3. Engage in training to assure continual improvement of successful strategies used in teaching at BOCS. Assessment and Record Keeping 1. Provide, Progress Reports, Report Cards as required and a written evaluation of each student at the end of the school year. 2. Conduct internal and state mandated tests and evaluation procedures as required. 3. Keep up to d
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Reports to: Education Director
Salary Year 1 $55,467 - $60,610.29 Depends on Experience, Full-time. 191 days.
10 days sick/personal and health benefits.
Qualifications: Ca multi-subject teaching credential is required, a background in education inspired by Waldorf Education preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Education Program and Environment
• Present a curriculum inspired by Waldorf education in a sequence and intensity that fits the developmental stage of the child.
• Create activities throughout the curriculum that consider the temperaments/personalities, develop social skills and explore artistic expression.
• Create a clean, orderly and beautiful classroom.
• Arrive on campus fifteen minutes prior to the start of school and remain on campus until fifteen minutes after school is dismissed.
• Work with Student Success Team to assess children’s needs and formulate a plan to address any special needs.
• Commit to on-going pedagogical training.
Parent Relations
• Offer class Parent Meetings throughout the year.
• Work to achieve a mutual understanding, respect and harmony between home and school.
• Provide parents with a Daily Schedule and Block Rotation during the first month of school.
• Hold individual conferences with the parents of each child.
• Be available for phone conversations or additional conferences as needed.
• Provide class notes or newsletter to families to keep parents informed of activities, events and class happenings.
Assessment and Record Keeping
• Provide a written evaluation of each child at the end of the year.
• Conduct state mandated tests and evaluation procedures as required.
• Keep appropriate records of each student’s progress in basic skills.
• Monitor and report student attendance.
Collaborative Leadership
• Participate on various committees as required for teacher representation. (i.e.: Charter Council, Parent Council, Student Success Team)
Collegial Atmosphere
• Work cooperatively with all other faculty, administrator, and staff.
• Work to create a cohesive educational program for the school
• Participate in weekly faculty meetings.
• Share knowledge and experience with other faculty members for the betterment of all.
Outreach/Community Relations
• Participate in community and school-wide education evenings, festivals and ceremonies.
• Meet with interested parents of prospective children for the class.
Blue Oak Charter School shall not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, color or physical or mental disability, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law.