Organization: St. Hope Public Schools
Job Title: High School Teacher
Location: Sacramento

Posted: 11/29/07

Job Description:

Summary
Sacramento High School is seeking a high school Algebra teacher to teach mathematics. Research continues to show that teachers are the greatest determinant of student achievement. Therefore, St. HOPE is committed to hiring a team of highly qualified teachers who are not only subject matter experts and effective instructors, but who are also committed to mission, culture and expectations set forth by the school. Key attributes to describe a St. HOPE teacher include: (1) instructional expert; (2) student advocate; (3) relentless achiever; (4) continuous learner; (5) critical thinker; (6) effective communicator; (7) problem solver; and (8) people person with excellent interpersonal skills.

Organization Overview
In 1989, NBA All-Star Kevin Johnson founded St. HOPE Academy (St. HOPE). What began as a small after-school program has grown into a national nonprofit community development company whose mission is to revitalize inner-city communities through public education, civic leadership, economic development and the arts. In 2003, St. HOPE launched two major revitalization projects which combined have initiated an education and economic resurgence in the underserved, inner-city community of Oak Park, California. In May 2003, St. HOPE opened the 40 Acres Art and Cultural Center, a mixed-use retail complex located in the heart of the Oak Park commercial district. The goal of 40 Acres is to create a destination locale that would serve as a catalyst for economic and cultural renewal. Shortly thereafter, St. HOPE opened St. HOPE Public Schools, a K-12 independent public charter school district comprised of small schools. The goal of St. HOPE Public Schools is to provide Oak Park youth with a private school education, for free. In September 2007, Triumph, a St. HOPE preschool, will open its doors creating a seamless pre K-12 education system in Oak Park. For more information on St. HOPE visit our website www.sthope.org.

Mission – St. HOPE Public Schools
The mission of St. HOPE Public Schools is to graduate self-motivated, industrious, and critically thinking leaders who are passionate about life-long learning and committed to serving others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective, engaging lessons that reach all learners as demonstrated by students’ academic performance.
• Develop and submit weekly and long range unit plans that contain objectives, New York State learning standards, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Set clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instruction.
• Consistently monitor student mastery through benchmark testing and other assessment mechanisms and use the resulting date to inform instruction.
• Perform school duties beyond the classroom including extra teaching, parent meetings and supervisory duties.
• Be available to help students, parents, and staff via cell phone at night and on weekends.
• Develop and maintain effective classroom management in order to create an environment conducive to learning.
• Help develop and implement a school-wide system of interventions for students who are struggling.
• Set and maintain a college-going school culture.
• Participate actively in faculty meetings and other professional development opportunities including two weeks in the summers.
• Work with other teachers and administrators to address and resolve student issues.
• Set a professional example and assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, regulations and culture.
• Lead and participate in students activities such as sponsoring a club or organization, coaching a sports team and/or chaperoning an activity or event (i.e. field trip).

Qualifications
We are seeking team players committed to the St. HOPE mission, high expectations and to their own professional growth.

Required:

• Possess at least a BA
• Pass a criminal background check
• Have demonstrated success in the classroom
• Must either possess a teaching credential or be enrolled in a credentialing program

Highly Desired (but not required):

• At least 2 years of full-time relevant subject teaching experience in an urban, underserved community
• Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing abilities (Spanish)
• Leadership and/or counseling experience and/or ability to teach enrichment classes (ex: music, art, sports)

Salary
SHLA offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To Apply
Submit a cover letter and resume to recruiting@sthope.org. Positions will be filled on a rolling basis; applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.