Organization: Lighthouse Community Charter School
Job Title: K-6 Teachers
Location: Oakland

Posted: 3/11/08

Lighthouse Community Charter School is looking for talented, committed educators to join its team. We anticipate openings in the following grades for the 2008-2009 school year:

• Kindergarten Teacher
• 1st/2nd Grade Loop Teacher
• 3rd/4th Grade Loop Teacher

At Lighthouse, teachers in 1st – 6th grades “loop” with their students over two years. For example, the 3rd/4th Grade Loop Teacher would be teaching either 3rd or 4th grade in 2008-09, then either looping up to 4th or down to 3rd the following year.

SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS:
Lighthouse is a small, public charter school located in downtown Oakland, committed to preparing students for college or a career of their choice. We believe that schools are only as strong and effective as their teaching faculty and that we can only achieve our mission when teachers are deeply engaged in learning, collaboration, and collective responsibility for our students. A few of the hallmarks of our program include:

• Learning Investigations, which engage students in in-depth, long-term projects that integrate fieldwork and the use of experts
• Multiple structures for creating strong school culture, including Guiding Principles, Buddy Time, and Conflict Resolution
• A combination of assessment methods, providing a balance of authentic assessments (i.e. portfolios and EXPOs of Student Work) and standardized assessments (i.e. quarterly interim assessments).
• Teachers “looping” with their students for two years in most grades
• Scheduled teacher collaboration and planning time during the school day and on and off-site professional development
• Highly involved families and community partners

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively participate in continuing to grow an exemplary urban charter school
• Design, plan, and implement effective, grade-level curriculum integrating skills and content
• Participate in all professional development activities, including four-weeks of Professional Development Institutes throughout the year
• Collaborate effectively with members of the school community (grade-level, loop-level, school-wide)
• Meet with families at least three times per year to discuss student progress

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.A. or B.S. required, Masters Degree preferred
• Appropriate California Credential required
• At least two years teaching experience preferred
• Commitment to diverse, urban populations

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications will begin being reviewed on March 1, 2008.
Send, email, or fax the following:

• Résumé
• Two recommendations
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy that describes how you believe students best learn
• Letter of Intent that addresses the following questions:
  • Why are you a good fit for Lighthouse?
  • Why is Lighthouse a good fit for you?

Melissa Barnes Dholakia, Director of Elementary Programs
c/o Lighthouse Community Charter School
345 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Fax: (510) 271-8803
Phone: (510) 271-8801
Email: melissa@lighthousecharter.org