Jobs
>
Oakland

    High School Biology Teacher 24-25 SY - Oakland, United States - AMETHOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    Default job background
    Description

    Job Description

    Job DescriptionDescription:

    Amethod Public Schools (AMPS) is 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 with a set of core values: Students First, Be Adaptable, Perseverance, Take Responsibility, and Commitment to Distinction. We are looking for team members who exude these values and a passion for our mission.

    FOR SCHOOL YEAR

    POSITION SUMMARY

    We recognize that the number one factor impacting student achievement is quality, presence, and effectiveness of every teacher 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 creating career advancement opportunities through our innovative Career Path System, we aim to foster professional growth and a commitment to education.

    Requirements:

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Student Achievement & Character Development

    Set and hold students to extremely high academic and behavioral standards

    Relentlessly demonstrate and embody the schools core values and ensure that students are challenged

    Believe in measurable student academic growth to increase individual student's achievement

    Core Instructional Excellence

    Assess every student's mastery of the content and diagnose areas of student misunderstanding

    Demonstrate strong content knowledge

    Prepare questions, model responses and practice effective instructional delivery

    Lead students through guided and independent practice and regularly check for understanding

    Ensure academic rigor by asking increasingly difficult questions, accepting only high quality student responses and posting examples of high quality work

    Use engagement strategies (e.g., rapid fire questioning, choral responses, tracking, non-verbal responses, etc)

    Meet needs of range of students, providing extra support, or variation of work

    Classroom Culture

    Implement effective classroom management

    Create 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.

    Planning and Data Analysis

    Set measurable, ambitious yet attainable goals for the year and for each interim assessment cycle

    Use data from interim assessments, quizzes and informal assessments to inform and guide instruction

    Understands and knows standards and how standards are assessed

    Objectives based lessons; develop and implement specific strategies to ensure that each student achieves gains

    Student Supervision, Safety and Well-being

    Be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and productive learning environment for all students

    At all times, act in a manner in alignment with AMPS Core Values and any individual site norms to promote respect and professionalism among students and colleagues

    Be proactive in addressing issues to student safety and well-being (e.g., bullying, etc.)

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Required knowledge and skills:

    Strong classroom management and presence

    Demonstrated mastery of subject matter

    Unyielding commitment to students, self and school's constant learning and development

    Relentlessness - doing what it takes to ensure success

    Team player for the school yet competitive for the class

    Highly organized

    Belief in Amethod's mission, educational model, and Core Values

    Strong work ethic, no excuse, and go getter attitude.

    Educational Background and Work Experience:

    Two years of teaching experience with a record of high student achievement (preferred but not absolutely necessary)

    Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university

    Credential Copy ( Credential must show subject description, expiration date, and EL authorization)

    CBEST passing score required

    Experience working with youth

    Willingness to apply for certification within 45 days if not already certified or credentialed

    To Apply: Please email the following to

    Cover Letter
    • Resume
    • Undergrad/grad Transcripts (unofficial ok)
    • 3 references

    OR

    Apply at our website at


  • Envision Education

    Biology Teacher

    2 weeks ago


    Envision Education Oakland, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionEnvision Education seeks Biology Teachers at our Bay Area schools rooted in ethnic studies, content standards, and our graduate profile.Reporting to the school Principal, Science Teachers will lead students in an academic vision of success that fo ...


  • Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory / ADSF San Francisco, United States

    POSITION TITLE**: Biology Teacher** · SUPERVISED BY**: Assistant Principal for Academics** · FLSA STATUS**: 60% FTE** · EFFECTIVE DATE**: August 1, 2024** · COMPENSATION**: $ $76.69 per hour** · **Position Summary** · This is a 3/5th (60% FTE) position, teaching some combination ...

  • Leadership Public Schools

    Biology Teacher

    4 weeks ago


    Leadership Public Schools Hayward, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionBasic Function:Teachers plan and deliver rigorous, systematic, differentiated and targeted academic instruction to students to ensure students' academic gains are accelerated, significant and measurable.Essential Duties · Teach classes as assigned ...

  • JUHSD

    Biology Teacher

    1 week ago


    JUHSD Daly City, United States Full time

    · • Letter of Introduction · • Resumé · • Copy of valid California Credential · • El Authorization · • Three [3] Current Letters of Reference - One [1] must be from your most recent supervisor - Two [2] of the letters must be less than two years old Please submit Letter of I ...


  • Athenian School Danville, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionJOB TITLE: Upper School Biology Teacher, Full time · REPORTS TO: Upper School Science Department Chair · JOB STATUS: FLSA Status: Exempt 1.0 FTE · ABOUT ATHENIAN · The Athenian School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school t ...


  • SAINT FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL MOUNTAIN VIEW Mountain View, United States

    Job Details · Job Location · Saint Francis High School - Mountain View, CA · Position Type · Seasonal · Salary Range · $8,700.00 Salary · Description · The summer Biology teacher is responsible for planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program ...

  • ZephyrTech

    English teacher

    3 weeks ago


    ZephyrTech Oakland, United States

    "Pretty rural? - Yes, but with plenty of space and strong community spirit." Our biology teacher on her work at our school. We are a single-track, forward-thinking school with 340 students and offer all state qualifications. We also provide an attractive salary structure with fin ...

  • Bishop O'Dowd High School

    Science Teacher Pool

    2 weeks ago


    Bishop O'Dowd High School Oakland, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionSalary: $78,139 - $109,905 DOE · Science Teacher Pool School Year) · Bishop O'Dowd Mission/Charism · Mission: Bishop O'Dowd High School is a Catholic college-preparatory community, guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, that educates its divers ...


  • UC San Diego Oakland, United States

    Dept and Dean's Office Acad Personnel Analyst · Job Description · Filing Deadline: Tue 5/28/2024 · UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most ...

  • Orinda Academy

    Science Teacher

    1 week ago


    Orinda Academy Orinda, United States Full time

    Orinda Academy is seeking a Science teacher for students in grades 8-12, including students who learn differently. The position includes teaching Biology, Environmental Science, Physical Education, and Health. The position requires work hours on campus Monday through Friday betwe ...

  • University of California Berkeley

    Public Health

    1 week ago


    University of California Berkeley Berkeley, United States

    Position overview · Position title: · Associate Librarian, Career Status or Potential Career Status · Salary range: · The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) ...


  • Berkeley University of California Berkeley, United States

    About Berkeley · At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, free ...


  • University of California Berkeley Berkeley, United States

    Education and Outreach Manager (4168U), Department of Chemistry · About Berkeley · At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgro ...


  • KIPP Bay Area Public Schools Oakland, United States

    Description · Position SummaryKIPP Public Schools Northern California is looking for talented and committed coaches to play a key role in the development of instructional practice that results in strong student learning outcomes. The ideal candidate would be able to provide all ...


  • Emery Unified Emeryville, United States

    About the Employer · Emery Unified is a uniquely diverse Pre-K - 12 Public School District committed to promoting respect and engagement with people from different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs. With highly trained educators, we prepare all students for college and career b ...


  • InsideHigherEd San Francisco, United States Administrative Jobs ,

    · Science Instruction Librarian - Library · Position overview Position title: Associate Librarian, Career Status or Potential Career Status · Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment. See the following ta ...


  • InsideHigherEd San Francisco, United States Administrative Jobs ,

    · Science Instruction Librarian - Library · Position overview Position title: Associate Librarian, Career Status or Potential Career Status · Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment. See the following ta ...


  • InsideHigherEd San Francisco, United States Administrative Jobs ,

    · Science Instruction Librarian - Library · Position overview Position title: Associate Librarian, Career Status or Potential Career Status · Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment. See the following ta ...


  • Grade Potential Tutoring North Richmond, United States

    ABOUT · Richmond families are in immediate need of part-time tutors for all subjects and grade levels. If you live anywhere in the East Bay area and are interested in tutoring, we encourage you to apply · QUALIFICATIONS · A passion for helping students achieve their goals · Due t ...


  • Education Unlimited Berkeley, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionEducation Unlimited provides academic summer camps & pre-college summer programs for students entering grades 4-12. Our summer programs include public speaking camps, college admissions prep programs, science camps, summer acting camp, writing cam ...