2024-2025 Research and Senior Thesis Teacher (Los Angeles)

Join a dedicated team that fosters autonomy and creativity, while receiving a competitive salary, opportunities for career and personal growth, and the gratification that comes from creating positive multi-generational change.

Ednovate Background

Ednovate is a network of public, tuition-free, high-performing college prep high schools in Los Angeles and Orange County. We serve first-generation college-bound students from traditionally underserved communities. Our students have a 99% college acceptance rate, but what matters even more is that we’re graduating self-aware, engaged young adults who are headed toward a life of purpose and impact.

Our team is made up of world travelers, nacho connoisseurs, KPOP business owners, and Taylor Swift fans. We love LA and OC, and we're our students' biggest cheerleaders. We are looking to hire innovative changemakers who aim to continue our goal of becoming the high school experts across Southern California. Sound like you? Keep Reading.

Information regarding our schools can be found Here

What You'll Do

The Senior Research and Thesis Course Teacher will be responsible for supporting the implementation of a brand-new, mastery-based course focused on fostering positive multigenerational change within the realm of Health Sciences. The course aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and mindset necessary to have a meaningful impact on their community, country, and world. Students will engage in research, internships, product development, or community impact projects, with a specific focus on understanding the intersection between their chosen pathway and Health Sciences.

• Curriculum Development: Adapt a comprehensive curriculum that integrates concepts of positive multigenerational change, health sciences, and social justice. Adapt learning materials, assessments, and activities aligned with course objectives.

• Instructional Delivery: Facilitate engaging and interactive classroom sessions that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. Provide guidance and support to students as they navigate their chosen pathway projects. Ensure that assignments are provided with timely feedback and grading.

• Individualized Learning: Implement a mastery-based approach to instruction, catering to the diverse learning needs and interests of students. Offer personalized feedback and coaching to help students achieve academic and personal growth.

• Project Management: Oversee students' pathway projects, ensuring they are on track to meet project milestones and deadlines. Collaborate with community partners, industry professionals, and other stakeholders to provide authentic learning experiences.

• Assessment and Evaluation: Assess student learning through a variety of formative and summative assessments. Use data to monitor student progress and make informed instructional decisions.

• Student Showcase: Collaborate with the Assistant Principal of Student Services to organize a multi-day student showcase, where students will present their pathway projects to the school community and external stakeholders.

Who You'll Be

• A Lifelong Learner: Professional development is our love language. We are committed to improving academic outcomes for all students through innovative training at a network level.

• A Part of Our Family: Join an active, lively school community with vision and purpose. We uplift each other, debate, problem solve, and celebrate our collective work together.

We're Looking For

• An experienced educator passionate about increasing the college attainment rate for historically under-represented students

• Entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in an workplace characterized by autonomy, flexibility, transparency and accountability

• Collaborative team player who works well with other adults and engages in healthy debate and conflict to get the best results for students and families

• A resourceful, persistent teacher, constantly seeking to “find a way or make one” to improve results

• A graduate of a four-year university required

• A California Single Subject Teaching Credential or Out of State Teaching Credential strongly preferred (or a clear path to receiving a teaching credential within a year).

We're Committed To Giving You

• Our salary range for teachers starts at $63,250 and is commensurate with experience.

• Full Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, as well as family leave benefits

• Generous paid time off and holidays

• 403b retirement savings plan, with company matching up to 3%

• A place to grow, learn and be a part of the Ednovate family

Additional Details

Salary is commensurate with experience. This position is exempt, in-person, and will follow an 11-month schedule.

Ednovate actively develops a schoolwide culture in which every student and employee has a sense of belonging. We are committed to celebrating all of our diverse voices. To achieve this goal, applicants are not considered on the basis of race, color, gender, ability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Please contact hiring@ednovate.org with any questions.