Lighthouse Community Public Schools
Math Teacher Pool (Middle School) (26-27SY)
Lighthouse Community Public Schools, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Middle School Math Teacher Pool (26-27SY)
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Lighthouse Community Public Schools At Lighthouse Community Public Schools (LCPS) we are engaged in an educational movement that goes beyond our classrooms, working to disrupt inequities and provide our students and families exceptional educational opportunities each day. Grounded in our core values of community, integrity, agency, love, and social justice, LCPS is a leader in fostering innovative schools achieving exceptional student outcomes. Our mission is to prepare diverse students for college and a career of their choice and to inspire them to be lifelong changemakers.
Opportunity LCPS is seeking
Middle School Math Teachers
who are relentlessly committed to ensuring that traditionally underserved students of color achieve our mission of completing college, securing a career of their choice, and becoming lifelong changemakers. Teachers believe this mission is essential to transforming our Oakland community.
Core Competencies
Be an anti‑racist educator committed to educational justice, high academic outcomes for all students, and rigorous daily assessment.
Facilitate cognitively engaging, student‑centered learning.
Use achievement data to drive student learning and outcomes.
Build strong community and collaborate effectively.
Model and foster a growth mindset with agency, persistence, and flexibility.
Act as a collaborative and responsible professional educator.
Responsibilities Instructional Vision
Teach multiple sections of middle school math, possibly an elective, and a grade‑level crew/advisory each day.
Lead an advisory (Crew) daily; provide yard supervision up to twice per week; run a guided study hall or designated ELD course as needed.
Implement culturally responsive pedagogy and an assets‑based approach for all students.
Plan, internalize, and execute adopted, effective, grade‑level standards‑based curriculum and units.
Differentiate while maintaining rigor to provide grade‑level access for all student subgroups.
Utilize formative and summative assessments (Schoology, MAP, etc.) to identify and address student growth.
Perform additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Classroom & School Culture
Build a supportive, learning‑centered classroom culture with strong management and efficient procedures.
Create positive teacher‑student, student‑student, and teacher‑family relationships.
Professional Practices & Staff Culture
Engage in continuous professional development and growth as a teacher.
Demonstrate advocacy, flexibility, collegiality, and self‑awareness.
Maintain policies and procedures in a professional and timely manner per LCPS, state, and federal mandates.
Minimum Qualifications
B.A. or B.S., required.
Applicable California Teaching Credential or commitment to obtain one, with unofficial transcripts if not yet licensed.
Valid Certificate of Clearance, required.
Knowledge of California Common Core State Standards and mastery‑based learning, preferred.
2+ years teaching urban youth with transformational results, preferred.
Experience with educational platforms.
Experience teaching in a progressive school model, preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.
Environmental Requirements
Loud environments such as cafeterias, playgrounds, classrooms.
Indoor/outdoor adaptability for all weather conditions.
Air‑conditioned and heated environments under fluorescent lighting.
Physical Demands See and hear continuously, speak frequently; sit and stand for extended periods; lift up to 25 pounds; walk for long periods; perform repetitive finger movements for keyboarding and whiteboard use; supervise students outdoors; occasional travel for professional development.
Supervision This position reports to the School Principal or Principal’s designee.
Time Commitment 1.0 FTE (full‑time exempt), 10‑month (190‑day) work year with significant student‑free days. New staff will report late July/early August 2026, per the LCPS calendar for 26‑27SY.
Common Building Hours
Campus Building Hours: 8:00‑4:00 pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; 8:00‑5:00 pm Wed for Professional Development.
Occasional evening events: Ice Cream Social, Back to School Night, Expo, and other events per the school calendar.
Compensation Package Competitive salary range $61,500–$105,000. Health and retirement benefits (100% employee health coverage, 50% for dependents, 8% employer matching, FSA, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, optional 403(b) plan). Additional optional insurance benefits available.
To Apply People of color and/or bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
Resume
Cover letter describing your interest, teaching philosophy, and fit for LCPS.
3–5 Professional References (name, position, phone, email; two should be current or former supervisors).
A list of all prior school‑based employers (required by Education Code section 44939.5).
Screening and initial phone interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. In‑person interviews and performance tasks will take place on‑site.
Lighthouse Community Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industries Education Administration Programs
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Lighthouse Community Public Schools At Lighthouse Community Public Schools (LCPS) we are engaged in an educational movement that goes beyond our classrooms, working to disrupt inequities and provide our students and families exceptional educational opportunities each day. Grounded in our core values of community, integrity, agency, love, and social justice, LCPS is a leader in fostering innovative schools achieving exceptional student outcomes. Our mission is to prepare diverse students for college and a career of their choice and to inspire them to be lifelong changemakers.
Opportunity LCPS is seeking
Middle School Math Teachers
who are relentlessly committed to ensuring that traditionally underserved students of color achieve our mission of completing college, securing a career of their choice, and becoming lifelong changemakers. Teachers believe this mission is essential to transforming our Oakland community.
Core Competencies
Be an anti‑racist educator committed to educational justice, high academic outcomes for all students, and rigorous daily assessment.
Facilitate cognitively engaging, student‑centered learning.
Use achievement data to drive student learning and outcomes.
Build strong community and collaborate effectively.
Model and foster a growth mindset with agency, persistence, and flexibility.
Act as a collaborative and responsible professional educator.
Responsibilities Instructional Vision
Teach multiple sections of middle school math, possibly an elective, and a grade‑level crew/advisory each day.
Lead an advisory (Crew) daily; provide yard supervision up to twice per week; run a guided study hall or designated ELD course as needed.
Implement culturally responsive pedagogy and an assets‑based approach for all students.
Plan, internalize, and execute adopted, effective, grade‑level standards‑based curriculum and units.
Differentiate while maintaining rigor to provide grade‑level access for all student subgroups.
Utilize formative and summative assessments (Schoology, MAP, etc.) to identify and address student growth.
Perform additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Classroom & School Culture
Build a supportive, learning‑centered classroom culture with strong management and efficient procedures.
Create positive teacher‑student, student‑student, and teacher‑family relationships.
Professional Practices & Staff Culture
Engage in continuous professional development and growth as a teacher.
Demonstrate advocacy, flexibility, collegiality, and self‑awareness.
Maintain policies and procedures in a professional and timely manner per LCPS, state, and federal mandates.
Minimum Qualifications
B.A. or B.S., required.
Applicable California Teaching Credential or commitment to obtain one, with unofficial transcripts if not yet licensed.
Valid Certificate of Clearance, required.
Knowledge of California Common Core State Standards and mastery‑based learning, preferred.
2+ years teaching urban youth with transformational results, preferred.
Experience with educational platforms.
Experience teaching in a progressive school model, preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.
Environmental Requirements
Loud environments such as cafeterias, playgrounds, classrooms.
Indoor/outdoor adaptability for all weather conditions.
Air‑conditioned and heated environments under fluorescent lighting.
Physical Demands See and hear continuously, speak frequently; sit and stand for extended periods; lift up to 25 pounds; walk for long periods; perform repetitive finger movements for keyboarding and whiteboard use; supervise students outdoors; occasional travel for professional development.
Supervision This position reports to the School Principal or Principal’s designee.
Time Commitment 1.0 FTE (full‑time exempt), 10‑month (190‑day) work year with significant student‑free days. New staff will report late July/early August 2026, per the LCPS calendar for 26‑27SY.
Common Building Hours
Campus Building Hours: 8:00‑4:00 pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; 8:00‑5:00 pm Wed for Professional Development.
Occasional evening events: Ice Cream Social, Back to School Night, Expo, and other events per the school calendar.
Compensation Package Competitive salary range $61,500–$105,000. Health and retirement benefits (100% employee health coverage, 50% for dependents, 8% employer matching, FSA, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, optional 403(b) plan). Additional optional insurance benefits available.
To Apply People of color and/or bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
Resume
Cover letter describing your interest, teaching philosophy, and fit for LCPS.
3–5 Professional References (name, position, phone, email; two should be current or former supervisors).
A list of all prior school‑based employers (required by Education Code section 44939.5).
Screening and initial phone interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. In‑person interviews and performance tasks will take place on‑site.
Lighthouse Community Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industries Education Administration Programs
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