River Islands Academies is a Public Charter Organization that opened in August 2014 in Lathrop, California. Our motto is “College Bound.” It is our intent, and the expectation of the community, that we provide an outstanding, effective, high quality educational program where every student is known and valued as an individual.

We are looking for teachers who are:

• Resilient, proactive, and eager to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial, collaborative environment

• Organized and capable of creating a rigorous and respectful learning environment

• Comfortable with using student achievement data to guide classroom instruction, with the expectation of continual improvement

• Willing to commit to grow professionally and use technology daily as an instructional tool

• Eager to have parent and community involvement in their classroom

• Capable of enriching the lives of our students by sharing with them a special

  talent or skill

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Creates and maintains an effective learning environment for students

  2. Establishes a culture of high expectations

  3. Engages and supports all students in learning by providing for a variety of

     ability levels, and educational/linguistic backgrounds and follows the classroom 

     teacher's plans

  4. Effectively plans lessons and learning experiences that align with the

     California Common Core Standards

  5. Identifies unique student needs and collaborates with team members and

     outside service providers to address and support learning challenges

  6. Develops as a professional educator by actively participating in staff

     development activities, and working closely with the principal and

     educational consultants

  7. Communicates effectively, and regularly, with students and parents about

     classroom activities and student progress if in the substitute position for a length

      of time

  8. Maintains accurate, thorough records of student attendance, achievement

     and behavioral performance 

  9. Assesses students for learning in accordance with teacher's plans and state

     requirements

  10. Maintains a standard of professional behavior and dress as an example to

      students

  11. Supports and abides by schools policies and procedures

  12. Collaborates with staff team members to improve their own and others’

      instructional practices

  13. Performs duties as requested, such as, yard supervision

      Special Requirements:

1. Valid California driver’s license

2. Maintain School-insurable driving record