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Quest Forward High School Santa Rosa

Middle School or High School Teacher (General Pool)

Quest Forward High School Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, California, us, 95402

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Middle School or High School Teacher (General Pool) Santa Rosa, California

Middle School or High School Teacher Location:

Quest Forward High School, Santa Rosa, CA Position Type:

Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

About Quest Forward Santa Rosa

Quest Forward Santa Rosa is a private 7 - 12th-grade school that opened in August 2017. We are a fully accredited comprehensive school that believes in academic excellence. We offer A-G University-approved courses in our high school and are hyper-focused on college and career preparation. Our small class sizes, no cell phone policy, and personal attention to students create a welcoming, authentic learning environment for students. As one of the flagship schools for Opportunity Education (www.opportunityeducation.org), Quest Forward aims to set a model for schools nationwide.

About The Role: Teacher

We’re building our candidate pool for the upcoming school year and are excited to connect with passionate educators who are committed to student growth and success. Whether you are an experienced teacher or just starting your career, we welcome applicants across all subject areas. If you believe in building strong relationships, creating engaging classrooms, and supporting students as they grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities As a dynamic and growing organization, responsibilities will evolve; however, core areas of focus include:

Instruction Delivery & Curriculum Development (65%)

Deliver engaging and rigorous instruction in alignment with state standards, college readiness assessments, and school priorities.

Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners, including hands-on activities, project-based learning, and technology integration.

Regularly assess student progress using a combination of formative and summative assessments to guide instruction.

Provide students with clear, actionable feedback that supports growth and mastery.

Student Engagement & Support (20%)

Build strong relationships with students, fostering a culture of high expectations, accountability, and support.

Serve as an

Advisory

teacher, mentoring a small group of students in academic and personal growth for their entire middle school experience at Quest Forward

Differentiate instruction and provide targeted interventions to ensure all students succeed.

Collaborate with support personnel to meet the needs of all learners.

Contribute to the development of a strong school culture within the school through tutoring, clubs, or extracurricular opportunities.

Collaboration & Professional Growth (10%)

Work closely with fellow teachers and school leadership to align curriculum, assessment, and instructional strategies.

Participate in school-wide professional development to continuously refine instructional practice, including regular data and assessment reflection cycles.

Engage in feedback cycles with the Associate Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Principal to improve teaching effectiveness.

Family & Community Engagement (5%)

Communicate regularly with families about student progress, celebrating successes and addressing challenges proactively

Participate in school events, family conferences, and outreach efforts to build strong relationships with families and the community

Ideal Candidate Experiences

3+ years of teaching experience

Strong track record of student achievement

Experience designing and implementing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students of varying levels

Proven academic growth for students below grade level with interventions

Experience integrating technology into humanities instruction, particularly to enhance student engagement

Deep belief in all students’ potential and a commitment to holding high academic and behavioral expectations

A growth mindset, constantly seeking to refine and improve instructional practice

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues

Readiness to go above and beyond, including putting in extra time in and outside of your role, to build Quest Forward’s college prep school

Salary is currently budgeted in a range competitive with local district expectations. This role is eligible for a full suite of medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.

Statement of Non-Discrimination Opportunity Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.

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