Middle School Humanities Teacher

Location
Sacramento
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
$63k – $90k

About this role

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Home Office - Sacramento, CA 95833Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $63,403.00 - $90,424.00 Salary/yearJob Category: EducationAbout 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.

What You'll Do

Instruction & Student Success

Design and deliver lessons aligned to California State Standards.

Use assessment data to refine instruction and meet diverse student needs.

Foster a positive, engaging classroom culture where students are motivated to learn.

Collaboration & Leadership

Partner with colleagues to share best practices and improve instruction schoolwide.

Take on leadership opportunities that contribute to school growth.

Actively participate in professional development and coaching.

Family & Community Engagement

Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress.

Build strong partnerships with families to support student success.

Student Support

Identify and support at-risk students through targeted interventions.

Collaborate with staff and community resources to ensure each child thrives.

What We're Looking For

Experienced in assessment, emphasizing student achievement as the primary outcome of schooling.

Systematically assesses and monitors student progress using objective and verifiable information whenever possible.

Works with the principal to systematically identify and respond to at-risk students

Makes referrals to appropriate community agencies when needed.

Provides meaningful information to parents/guardians and others regarding student progress.

Maintains policies and practices for grading, reporting, and promoting.

Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles.

Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks and assessments.

Ability and willingness to implement Fortune School Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices.

Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data.

Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices.

Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, community, and stakeholders

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
Valid California Teaching Credential - Single Subject Social Science credential required.
Appropriate certification for teaching English Language Learners
1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred.

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