Envision Schools is looking for a Math Teacher for Envision Academy in Oakland
Based on a nationally recognized and award-winning model for secondary education, Envision Schools is hiring a 9/10th grade Math Teacher for Envision Academy, located in the beautiful historic YMCA building in downtown Oakland. Envision Schools is dedicated to helping students achieve personal and academic success by using proven best practices for teaching and learning.
Key Qualities and Expectations of an Envision Schools Teacher:
Understands and applies effective strategies and best practices to ensure student success
Implements project, problem and/or inquiry-based instruction
Provides active & rigorous experiences for students
Plans for various student needs (including use of developmentally appropriate materials)
Uses & integrates arts and technology in classroom and project instruction
Demonstrates a clear commitment to growth in his/her professional practice
Is committed to and passionate about working with urban youth
All Envision Schools teachers can expect the following:
Small school environment
Classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art-technology and a laptop computer for professional use
Membership in a professional learning community that fosters respect, trust, risk-taking, an openness to learning and the sharing of ideas, and continuously improving practice
Collaboration as a member of a team
Planning time to support a collaborative teaching and learning environment
Design and implement project-based curriculum around current events, personal backgrounds, historical realities while integrating academic competency with 21st century skills
To know their students well, develop a strong sense of community in the classroom, and personalize each student's learning experience
Accountability and support for student performance toward identified standards
To meet cooperatively with parents on a scheduled basis
A demanding learning environment that requires staff to be flexible problem-solvers
Dedication to the vision and best practices of Envision Schools, both in the classroom and as a professional learning community
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
Valid California Teaching Credential in Mathematics, or out of state equivalent. District Interns will also be considered.
Experience in an urban school is highly preferred.
Envision
Schools is looking for Substitute Teachers for the 2010-2011 School Year
Based
on a nationally recognized and award-winning model for secondary education,
Envision Schools is seeking Substitute Teachers for our schools in San
Francisco, Oakland and Hayward. Envision Schools is dedicated to helping
students achieve personal and academic success by using proven best practices
for teaching and learning.
All
Envision Schools are characterized by the three R's:
Rigorous instruction that challenges
students with high expectations.
Relevant curriculum that motivates
students by giving them the opportunity to apply classroom course work to real
world experience (i.e., internships in 11th and 12th grade).
Meaningful relationships to ensure
that a caring adult is involved with every young person's learning experience
and to enable teachers to personalize learning based on a student's unique
needs.
We
are looking for teachers and teachers-in-training to work as Substitute
Teachers for our small schools. Applicants must be committed to working with
urban youth and preferably have some teaching experience.
If
selected, candidates must complete a Livescan, TB test, and complete an
Envision Schools employment application. Must also provide proof of eligibility
to work in the United States.
About Envision Schools:
Envision Schools was founded as a 501(c)(3) charter school management organization in 2002 to bring high quality college preparatory education to communities with the greatest need. Although Envision Schools focuses on students who will be the first in their families to attend college, the organization's goal is to send all its students to college. Each Envision school is academically rigorous and integrates art and technology across the curriculum to instill the critical thinking, life experience and creative skills necessary for students to be successful in college and beyond. Today, Envision Schools operates four schools in the Bay Area two in San Francisco, one in Oakland, and one in Hayward.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
