Spanish Teacher - Entrepreneur High School - Fontana

Job Description

REAL Journey Academies (RJA) is a non-profit charter school management organization designed to significantly increase college entrance and graduation rates for underserved students in the Inland Empire.  We aim to impact and revitalize communities through the development of education and other supportive partnerships. 

EHS is looking for a Spanish Teacher who will:

• Innovative teaching style - able to work with collaborative groups in cooperative learning and project-based learning that dominates curriculum.

• Strong collaboration skills.  Willing to work with teachers from multiple disciplines to design curriculum and support student learning and success.

• Background in technology, entrepreneurship, or innovative classroom teaching.

• Willing to design and teach interdisciplinary curriculum with a focus on entrepreneurship and technology.

• Willing to work with and support students in interdisciplinary experiences (internships, projects, study trips, etc.).

• Willing to work with community partners in the classroom.

• Experience with project-based learning: a dynamic classroom approach in which students actively explore real-world problems and challenges and acquire a deeper knowledge.

• Willing to go above and beyond.

• Willing to try new things and learn through failures.

Desired Skills and Traits:

• Passion for working with traditionally undeserved communities in high performance settings 

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written 

• Steady work ethic and a high level of patience to overcome difficult challenges 

• Maintain a high standard of honesty and integrity and present oneself with poise 

Additionally, experience in the following areas is helpful:

• Experience teaching in an urban public school or charter school setting

• At least two years of experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom preferred

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Spanish required 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

• Master’s degree in subject matter field or Education preferred

Physical demands

• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

• Occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping and reaching for extended periods of time

• Occasional computer work including but not limited to typing

Salary & Benefits

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated educator to assume a fundamental role in an innovative school environment. 

REAL Journey Academies offers its employees a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. We pride ourselves in offering a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive HMO/PPO Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Virtual Medical Visits
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 12 Vacation Days
• 10 Paid Holiday Schedule
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Employer matched retirement plans (403b and CalSTRS)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Legal Insurance
• Additional voluntarily health benefits
• Opportunities for Growth & Development 

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