Kindergarten Teacher

Position: Teacher (Kindergarten - 8th Grade)

SLOCA’s VISION OF AND FOR EMPLOYEES

Highly desirable employees at SLO Classical Academy are those that are: passionate about classical education and children, committed to personal and professional growth and development, effective and loyal team players, creative thinkers, in full support of our core values and interested in the health and growth of SLO Classical Academy.

POSITION PURPOSE / JOB SUMMARY

• As a vital part of the SLO Classical Academy team, a Teacher is responsible for providing effective and engaging instruction in line with the classical tradition and unique qualities of the school. The Teacher is to provide a safe, dynamic environment for students and is to build and lead supportive partnerships with their students’ parents and/or caregivers. They are also to serve as active participants in the community, be contributors to the team, and embrace SLOCA’s mission, vision and core values.

JOB STRUCTURE AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• The structure of a Teacher’s job depends on contracted specifics (days worked, hours worked, etc).
• The Teacher reports first to their Lead Teacher and/or Department Lead; then to the Executive Director.
• The Teacher interacts with their team members (leveled, subject-specific), the Lead Team and other support staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Required:
• Except under unique circumstances, teaching credential and/or equivalent work experience required.
• Education and/or 2 years experience in specified area (level, subjects taught, etc.) required.
• Familiarity with classical education is desirable.
• Technology - Knowledgeable with Word, Pages, Excel, Google, etc.; Mac literacy desirable.
• SLOCA-specific
• A willingness to learn about and support passionately the mission of SLO Classical Academy
• Committed to support and uphold the school’s unique makeup as non-sectarian and accessible to families and employees from various backgrounds and beliefs
• Clear a background check and TB screening
• Ability to carry out duties as described below

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide quality instruction and learning opportunities for SLOCA students in the contracted classes/areas.
• To do so in a manner to meet the educational guidelines and objectives as laid out by SLOCA’s approach to education.
• To do so by providing a safe learning environment for all students.
• To do so by adhering to all legal standards for teachers.
• To do so by adhering to SLOCA’s Professional Code of Conduct.
• As a team, oversee SLOCA@home when offered, including providing content, managing Teacher’s Assistant, and input on big projects and final assessments.
• Spend a reasonable amount of time out-of-class in curricula development, lesson planning, and preparing to provide in-class services..
• While some of this work will be done individually, working as a team is an essential part of being a Teacher. Teachers must prioritize planning and meeting with their team and contribute to their team equally (as they progress as a teacher).
• Spend a reasonable amount of time providing care and training to parents and communicating well with parents and other staff.
• Teachers have 48 hours to reply to parent and staff emails; however, communication about their “system” for responding should be communicated regularly to avoid confusion.
• Teachers also must allow 48 hours for others to respond to him or her; if a response is required earlier, the teacher will take responsibility for making that clear.
• Teachers should be continually providing care and training in their communication - on classical education, on why we choose curricula and projects, etc.
• Teachers should read the Weekly Updates in order to stay aware of what is happening at the school.
• On a trimester basis, teachers should document and communicate student progress through our progress reports, using both narrative and skills assessment categories.
• Attend and take part in various school events, including, but not limited to:
• Campus tours
• 2 history celebrations per year
• 1 math or science celebration per year
• 1 fundraiser event per year
• 2 Open House Events per year
• Occasional additional events as requested by Team Teacher or Executive Director.
• Attend and actively participate in necessary student-support meetings, including, but not limited to:
• Classroom Connection meetings, as decided by the teaching team.
• A minimum of 2 conferences over the course of the year should be initiated by the Teacher (generally 1st and 2nd trimesters); may request additional conferences; must be willing to also meet for additional requested conferences.
• Family Action Plan meetings.
• Occasional IEP meetings.
• Attend required meetings, including, but not limited to:
• Summer in-service week.
• Team SLOCA meetings, on average 2x/month.
• Leveled team meetings, as scheduled with that team.
• Department meetings (such as science, math, etc.).
• Actively engage in enrollment and re-enrollment
• Pursue and develop both strong and struggling families for retention.
• Help families think long-term and see the sum of the parts in classical education at SLOCA.
• Work with Admissions Director regarding families of concern.
• Engage in professional development
• In addition to required trainings/meetings, teachers should be working towards developing professionally. This might include things like reading about Classical Education, taking Singapore training courses, reading the classics, seeking specific mentoring, etc.
• Adhere to, model and reinforce the students’ Code of Conduct.
• Emphasis on modeling to the children is part of this work. Teachers must be familiar with the Code of Conduct for students and be committed to modeling it for them.
• Teachers must also be willing to reinforce the Code of Conduct with students, seeing themselves as a responsible party in helping students fulfill the Code’s requirements.
• Dress Code - neatness and modesty are unalterable requirements; staff may wear open-toed shoes.
• Maintain room order and cleanliness:
• Teachers are expected to maintain a good degree of neatness and cleanliness in their classrooms, for safety reasons, to make sharing rooms more manageable, and to represent the school well.
• Rooms are to be neat and clean prior to the teacher leaving for the day.
• Rooms are to be left neat and clean at the end of the year, within one week of the last day of school.
• Other duties as assigned
• Staff members are expected to adhere to all Administrative Directives as well as any applicable SLOCA Policies including those specifically outlined in the Employee Manual.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a limited basis. Able to sit at a desk or in meetings for long periods of time and move about campuses easily. Able to work irregular hours if needed for meetings, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000