Amethod Public Schools
Middle School English Teacher 25 -26 SY
Amethod Public Schools, Richmond, California, United States, 94875
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Description Amethod Public Schools (AMPS) is a mission and values driven organization. Our mission is to provide a rigorous college preparatory education and character development program that will prepare students from underserved communities to succeed in college and beyond. Our day-to-day work is embodied by a set of core values:
Students First, Be Adaptable, Perseverance, Results Oriented Mindset (Accountability), Commitment to Distinction (Be the Change) . We are looking for team members who exude these values and a passion for our mission.
Position Summary We recognize that the number one factor impacting student achievement is quality, presence, and effectiveness of teachers within the classroom. We find it crucial to recruit, develop, support and retain great educators as the key to the success of our students and the network as a whole. By providing our teachers with individualized professional development and training, ongoing support as they develop their teaching skills, and by creating career advancement opportunities, we aim to foster professional growth and a commitment to education.
Duties & Responsibilities
Teach the academic skills, foster the intellectual habits, and cultivate the character traits needed for our students to thrive in high school, college, and life;
Plan, prepare, and implement lesson plans that utilize a variety of instructional strategies and differentiate teaching based on the diverse and individual needs of all students (AMPS Instructional Domains);
Model and teach the values of AMPS Schools and uphold the Honor Hard Work mantra
Implement classroom management techniques to create a nurturing, safe, and structured learning classroom environment
Maintain high expectations for students’ academic achievement and conduct
Value and draw upon students’ experiences and backgrounds
Planning and Data
Administer, review and participate with a student assessment cycles to measure students’ growth over time and towards goals and student mastery of the content standards
Analyze informal and formal student assessment results and use this information to drive and inform instruction
Use data from interim assessments, quizzes and informal assessments to inform and guide instruction
Understand and align to standards to create rigorous and objectives-based lessons
Develop and implement specific strategies to ensure that each student achieves gains
Participate actively in all professional development sessions and reflect on teaching craft to make improvements
Build positive and trusting relationships with students, families, and community members
Communicate and collaborate professionally with teammates
Arrive at school no later than thirty minutes before school starts and leave thirty minutes after school concludes on weekdays
Adhere to school policies, procedures, and deadlines
Strive to exceed standards on California Standards of Teaching Profession
Weekly Lesson and Sub Plans
Perform other duties as assigned
Classroom Culture
Be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and productive learning environment for all students
Act in alignment with the AMPS Core Values as well as individual site norms to promote respect and professionalism among students and colleagues
Be proactive in addressing issues of student safety and well-being
Implement effective classroom management
Create a positive, engaging, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where students are excited about and invested in their academics
Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school's overall vision
Discuss, teach, and reinforce character skills
Use engagement strategies to facilitate instruction and ensure that students are absorbing the material
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
An Internship, preliminary, or clear California single subject matter, and/or Multi subject teaching credential
Demonstrate strong content knowledge
Required Skills and Abilities
Strong classroom management and presence
Demonstrated mastery of subject matter
Unyielding commitment to students, self and school's constant learning and development
Following the AMPS Instructional Domains when planning, executing and assessing instructional outcomes
Preferred Skills, Abilities and Experience
Possession of either a Bilingual, Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) certificate; a Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certificate; a Bilingual Certificate of Competence (BCC); or a Language Development Specialist (LDS) certificate is highly desirable
Two years of teaching experience with a record of high student achievement (preferred but not absolutely necessary)
Relentlessness - doing what it takes to ensure success
Team player for the school yet competitive for the class
Highly organized
Strong work ethic and go-getter attitude
Spanish Speaker is a Plus
Physical Skills
Prolonged periods of standing on feet while lecturing
Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday
Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to twenty pounds rarely
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities
To Apply Please visit our website at http://www.amethodschools.org/careers
AMPS is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff, and we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. AMPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.
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Middle School English Teacher 25-26 SY
role at
Amethod Public Schools
Description Amethod Public Schools (AMPS) is a mission and values driven organization. Our mission is to provide a rigorous college preparatory education and character development program that will prepare students from underserved communities to succeed in college and beyond. Our day-to-day work is embodied by a set of core values:
Students First, Be Adaptable, Perseverance, Results Oriented Mindset (Accountability), Commitment to Distinction (Be the Change) . We are looking for team members who exude these values and a passion for our mission.
Position Summary We recognize that the number one factor impacting student achievement is quality, presence, and effectiveness of teachers within the classroom. We find it crucial to recruit, develop, support and retain great educators as the key to the success of our students and the network as a whole. By providing our teachers with individualized professional development and training, ongoing support as they develop their teaching skills, and by creating career advancement opportunities, we aim to foster professional growth and a commitment to education.
Duties & Responsibilities
Teach the academic skills, foster the intellectual habits, and cultivate the character traits needed for our students to thrive in high school, college, and life;
Plan, prepare, and implement lesson plans that utilize a variety of instructional strategies and differentiate teaching based on the diverse and individual needs of all students (AMPS Instructional Domains);
Model and teach the values of AMPS Schools and uphold the Honor Hard Work mantra
Implement classroom management techniques to create a nurturing, safe, and structured learning classroom environment
Maintain high expectations for students’ academic achievement and conduct
Value and draw upon students’ experiences and backgrounds
Planning and Data
Administer, review and participate with a student assessment cycles to measure students’ growth over time and towards goals and student mastery of the content standards
Analyze informal and formal student assessment results and use this information to drive and inform instruction
Use data from interim assessments, quizzes and informal assessments to inform and guide instruction
Understand and align to standards to create rigorous and objectives-based lessons
Develop and implement specific strategies to ensure that each student achieves gains
Participate actively in all professional development sessions and reflect on teaching craft to make improvements
Build positive and trusting relationships with students, families, and community members
Communicate and collaborate professionally with teammates
Arrive at school no later than thirty minutes before school starts and leave thirty minutes after school concludes on weekdays
Adhere to school policies, procedures, and deadlines
Strive to exceed standards on California Standards of Teaching Profession
Weekly Lesson and Sub Plans
Perform other duties as assigned
Classroom Culture
Be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and productive learning environment for all students
Act in alignment with the AMPS Core Values as well as individual site norms to promote respect and professionalism among students and colleagues
Be proactive in addressing issues of student safety and well-being
Implement effective classroom management
Create a positive, engaging, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where students are excited about and invested in their academics
Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school's overall vision
Discuss, teach, and reinforce character skills
Use engagement strategies to facilitate instruction and ensure that students are absorbing the material
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
An Internship, preliminary, or clear California single subject matter, and/or Multi subject teaching credential
Demonstrate strong content knowledge
Required Skills and Abilities
Strong classroom management and presence
Demonstrated mastery of subject matter
Unyielding commitment to students, self and school's constant learning and development
Following the AMPS Instructional Domains when planning, executing and assessing instructional outcomes
Preferred Skills, Abilities and Experience
Possession of either a Bilingual, Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) certificate; a Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certificate; a Bilingual Certificate of Competence (BCC); or a Language Development Specialist (LDS) certificate is highly desirable
Two years of teaching experience with a record of high student achievement (preferred but not absolutely necessary)
Relentlessness - doing what it takes to ensure success
Team player for the school yet competitive for the class
Highly organized
Strong work ethic and go-getter attitude
Spanish Speaker is a Plus
Physical Skills
Prolonged periods of standing on feet while lecturing
Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday
Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to twenty pounds rarely
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities
To Apply Please visit our website at http://www.amethodschools.org/careers
AMPS is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff, and we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. AMPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.
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