Organization: St. Hope Public Schools
Job Title: Fall 2008 Teaching Positions
Location: Sacramento

Posted: 12/18/07

Job Description:

Summary
St. HOPE Public Schools is opening the application process for Fall 2008 in an effort to attract the best candidates to teach at Sacramento High School, PS7 Middle School and PS7 Elementary School. 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
St. HOPE, founded by NBA All-Star Kevin Johnson, is a national nonprofit community development company with the mission of revitalizing inner city communities through public education, civic leadership, economic development and the arts.

Education is at the heart of our revitalization model. We believe the key is educating and empowering youth to change the landscape of their communities. St. HOPE began in 1989 as an after school program and developed into a rapidly growing community development company that currently operates a pre K-12 grade school system in Oak Park, Sacramento. In 2008, St. HOPE will expand its education model opening the New York Leadership Academy serving students in Harlem. Our schools are guided by the promise to ensure our students leave for college with the desire to serve their community and the ability to succeed academically. The Neighborhood Corp program (Hood Corp) complements our education focus by providing students the opportunity to gain valuable leadership skills while serving the community. The program educates, trains and empowers individuals of all ages to become civic leaders through community service. Hood Corps continues to grow its membership each year and has gained national recognition as a model service program.

We understand that sustainable revitalization efforts must take place from within. Our development projects draw on the culture and assets of the communities in which we work. 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. Today, 40 Acres serve as a catalyst for economic and cultural renewal.

Combining the four tenants of our revitalization model has greatly benefited the Oak Park neighborhood. We are excited by the opportunity to take our model to other deserving communities throughout the United States. As a rapidly growing organization we are dependent upon attracting committed individuals to join our efforts. 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

• All staff and students commit to going to school from 7:30am-4:30pm daily and for two weeks during the summer.
• Teachers instruct students in their subject-specific content area as prescribed by the California academic content standards.
• Each teacher is accountable for students’ academic performance and for delivering effective, engaging lessons that reach all learners.
• Perform school duties beyond the classroom including extra teaching, parent meetings and supervisory duties.
• All staff must be available to help students, parents, and staff via cell phone at night and on weekends.
• Teachers serve as an advisor to a small group of assigned students (approximately 15), being a mentor and positive role model for students. Serve as a main point of contact for advisees’ parents.
• Develop and maintain effective classroom management in order to create an environment conducive to learning.
• Set a professional example and assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, regulations and culture.
• Help develop and implement a school-wide system of interventions for students who are struggling
• Maintain a college-going school culture
• Participate actively in faculty meetings and other professional development opportunities
• Commit to the Teacher’s Agreement in the Commitment to Excellence Contract

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

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Preliminary or Professional Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential or eligibility for an internship program in the specific subject area related to the position.
• Must be highly qualified as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
• Appropriate EL authorization to teach EL or SDAIE
• Pass a criminal background check
• Have demonstrated success in the classroom

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 or Vietnamese)
• Leadership and/or counseling experience and/or ability to teach enrichment classes (ex: music, art, sports)

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

To Apply
St. HOPE is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff. If interested in this job opening, please apply online at www.sthope.org. If you have any questions, email Lara Knight, Recruitment and Selection Manager at lknight@sthope.org.

To learn more about St. HOPE visit us online at www.sthope.org.