Theater Arts Teacher

About the Employer

Rex and Margaret Fortune School of Education is a comprehensive education system including, non-profit preschools, a network of tuition-free, public charter schools (TK-12th), and a school of education with a masters programs and educator preparations programs accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. in Sacramento / San Bernardino County. We prepare students for college starting in preschool Transitional Kindergarten in San Bernardino and Sacramento Counties and are focused on closing the African American achievement gap.

Our Mission :

To graduate high achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society.

Our Vision :

To prepare teachers for service in public schools with competence and sensitivity that will enable them to develop students to their fullest potential.

Our Approach :

At Fortune School our education philosophy is The Five Pillars 1) High Expectations, 2) Choice and Commitment, 3) More Time, 4) Focus on Results, 5) Citizenship. We follow this philosophy in all our academic programs in service to the wide range of people we serve from preschool to masters.

Job Summary : Provide a high quality instructional program within a small school environment where every student will have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential and acquire the tools needed to prepare for college. Teacher will establish a personal relationship with each student ensuring that each child feels valued as an individual. Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college. Uphold the mission, vision and values of Fortune School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Fortune School of Education Instructional Guidelines.
• Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refines and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices.
• Assume leadership role in some aspects of the development of the school.
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
• Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students' education.
• Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged.
• Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches.
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Fortune School.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Working Conditions

Physical Abilities

Additional Benefits : Paid Time Off : 12 paid sick days and 2 paid floater days. 403(B) Retirement Plan (Fortune matches up to 4% of contributions after one year of employment) PAID Teacher Induction Program.

Fortune School of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

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