San Carlos Charter (SCC), a progressive K-8 charter school located in San Carlos, is seeking a 1.0 FTE 5th Grade Multi-subject Educator.

The SCC curriculum is centered on current research about learning and the grouping of students. All instruction is based on the constructivist learning theory and multiple intelligence theory, so children are engaged in hands-on, minds-on learning every day. Curriculum is created by educators and is structured around integrated thematic units. We are resource-based (no textbooks).

Salary dependent upon experience

10 months per year

1. Plan, implement, and document Language Arts curriculum in connection to Common Core State Standards and SCC curriculum cycles

2. Plan and lead social-emotional learning curriculum

3. Engage in constructivist teaching strategies

4. Solicit and integrate student choice in developing curriculum

5. Implement an authentic project for at least two thematic units each year

6. Meet the developmental and curricular needs of a diverse group of learners

7. Assess learners regularly using given SCC and state assessments

8. Maintain records in an appropriate and timely manner

9. Collaborate with colleagues, families, and learners

10. Act as Advisor for 20 – 30 learners (This includes supporting and attending IEPs, Educator/Learner/Parent conferences, and Learning Lab supervision

11. Chaperone week long milestone trips with grade level and be part of a team that facilitates the logistics of milestone planning and implementation annually

The San Carlos Charter is a K-8 school just south of San Francisco serving students of San Carlos and the Peninsula. We are a progressive school that emphasizes project-based learning and interdisciplinary units. San Carlos Charter is the oldest charter school in California and one of the oldest operating charter schools in the United States. Over the last 20 years, SCC has been a leader in progressive education. We believe that fostering a nurturing and supportive community supports our students as they develop into considerate, thoughtful, ethical, and engaged citizens.

1. Bachelor’s degree

2. Two years classroom teaching experience preferred

3. Valid California Multiple Subject teaching credential

4. English Language Learner Authorization

5. Must pass pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to employment history and criminal background check

6. Must provide valid TB Assessment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, and walk and involves walking on even and uneven surfaces and negotiating a 6” curb. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, crouch and/or crawl. The employee occasionally may lift or push up to 25 lbs.

Must sit on an occasional or frequent basis. This is done at the desk with forward bending from the waist, leaning on the forearms, and looking down which requires neck flexion. It is necessary to grasp and manipulate pens, markers, scissors, staplers, etc., either occasionally or frequently, depending on the day.

The use of office equipment including computers (mostly Macs), telephones, copiers, fax machines, etc. will be required. When working with equipment it may also be necessary to forward bend, squat, and/or kneel.

Hearing and vision must be corrected to normal range. Involves manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Please provide the following in ONE PDF emailed to jobs@scclc.net:

1. Statement of interest

2. Resume

3. Three references