What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Teacher, MIT Middle position at Griffin Technology Academies?
About the Employer
Welcome to Griffin Technology Academies -
Griffin Technology Academies is located in one of the most affordable areas to live in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are less than 35 miles from downtown San Francisco and thirteen miles away from Napa Valley. The city is filled with open spaces, cultural events, new and old businesses, and most importantly, a sense of community.
Griffin Technology Academies (GTA Schools) is a network of 4 charter schools in Vallejo, California that focuses on providing students with a high-quality education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. The first GTA charter, Mare Island Technology Academy Middle and High Schools was founded in 2001, later adding Griffin Academy Middle and High Schools in 2018. GTA Schools serve students in grades 6-12.
Griffin Technology Academies offer a variety of programs and services designed to support students in achieving academic success. These include : small class sizes, personalized instruction, extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities like, burgeoning athletic programs, before and after school care program, early college (dual enrollment, articulation, concurrent enrollment), AVID, and CTE courses. The schools also provide students with access to technology resources, including laptops and tablets. Students in High School have the opportunity for community service and internships overseen by our Work-Based Learning Coordinator (WBL).
What makes our schools special is the partnership between families, community, and educators - each committed to preparing students to become active and responsible citizens in a diverse society by engaging students in a challenging curriculum that provides a solid foundation of academic skills in a safe learning environment. We invite you to come learn with us.
GTA offers Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life), participation in California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), Union Representation, and very competitive salaries.
Job Summary
Under the guidance of the School Director, the Technology Teacher plays a pivotal role in shaping an engaging and inclusive educational experience for all students. The teacher is tasked with designing and delivering standards-aligned instruction that empowers students to meet and exceed State standards while reaching their full potential. This includes creating and maintaining a safe, supportive, and academically rigorous learning environment. Success in this role relies on active collaboration with colleagues to develop cohesive lesson and unit plans that drive student achievement and mastery of key content standards.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Copy of Transcript (showing proof of degree(s) awarded)
- Credential Copy
- English Learner Authorization (CTC screenprint showing authorization)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 recent letters within the past year)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
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Griffin Technology Academies does not discriminate on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment.
