Curriculum Specialist/Learning Strategist K8th Math/ELA
COLLEGE ADVISING PREP INC
- San Carlos, CA
- $57,000-60,000 per year
- Temporary
- Full-time
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
FULL TIME K-8th Credentialed MATH or ELA TeacherWe are hiring credentialed and/or experienced Math and ELA teachers to join our team of experienced and passionate educators. You must have at least two years of experience teaching math or ELA for grades K-8. Experience in teaching or tutoring K-8 students in math or ELA topics across educational environments. The ideal candidate for this position will have a B.A./B.S. in a relevant field (master’s preferred).The ideal candidate will teach a variety of math or ELA courses and differentiate instruction for learners at all levels.You will be asked to lead a student learning community (SLC) off-site or meet with students one-on-one in their home. SLC is a learning community of up to 15 students. Office located in San Carlos, with the majority of teaching occurring in the Redwood City, Menlo Park, and Los Altos areas. Hybrid teaching, with occasional online and mainly in-person instruction.This position offers approximately 40 hours per week with opportunities for increased working hours, if interested. The workday will be Monday - Friday, approximately 9-6 pm with additional hours as requested and/or if desired.Here at CAP, we value a work/life balance, therefore our teaching staff can work remotely on Fridays and utilize that time for prep work and occasional student meetings. You will be a valued, contributing member of our team, in an environment that is collaborative, flexible, and devoid of bureaucracy.If you love teaching math or ELA, and are looking for a flexible opportunity to build your resume or supplement your current employment, we look forward to hearing from you.What We Have to Offer:By joining CAP, you’ll be able to help students reach their fullest potential, instill a love and a joy for learning, and feel good that you’ve made such a tremendous impact in students’ lives. This will allow you to really differentiate your instruction, and personalize your teaching to the individual needs of each student. Because CAP is rapidly growing, you will have growth opportunities for leadership roles and/or the ability to work on innovative projects.Responsibilities
- Create curriculum and lesson plans that meet the needs of the students
- Teach engaging, rigorous, and relevant lessons daily
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and the founder
- Be open to constructive criticism and feedback on teaching methodologies
- Assume a high level of personal responsibility for the students
- Assume a high level of personal responsibility for the progress of all students
- Respond to the needs of the families and students
- Implementing developmentally appropriate activities for the age group
- The ideal candidate for this position will have at least two years of experience teaching K-8 math or ELA and a B.A./B.S. in a relevant field (master’s preferred)
- California Teaching or Child Development Permit, or demonstrated current eligibility to obtain a permit
- Must have a strong passion for math and ELA, enjoy working with K-8 students, possess the emotional acuity and personality to inspire and engage kids, and maintain an excellent sense of humor.
- Must be able to create a fun yet engaging curriculum
- Understand how to facilitate a positive learning environment
- AA or BA in Education, Child Development, Psychology, Education, or a directly related field
- 2 years experience as Lead Teacher in a classroom