ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools was founded in 2004 based on the belief that all young people––regardless of ZIP code, income, ability, or background–– are capable of achieving at high levels. Alliance is one of the largest and most successful public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing middle and high schools serving nearly 13,000 scholars in Los Angeles communities that have been systematically oppressed. Over the course of nearly two decades, Alliance has a proven record of success: though 93% of incoming sixth graders come to Alliance reading below grade level, 95% of Alliance seniors graduate and are accepted to college. Now is the time to join our collaborative community to make long-lasting change across Los Angeles. Come teach at Alliance, where teachers achieve and scholars succeed.

WHY TEACH AT ALLIANCE?

• Teaching at an Alliance school is an opportunity to inspire transformational change for scholars and their communities, while building lifelong, meaningful relationships.
• We aspire to have 75% or more of our scholars complete a four-year college degree.
• To attain this goal, we provide teachers with the autonomy to adjust their practices to best meet the individual needs of their scholars.
• We also provide teachers with resources such as curriculum maps, a repository of instructional materials and videos, interim assessments and item banks, one-on-one teacher coaching, weekly professional development, and freedom to innovate.
• Teachers are able to focus on the individual needs of scholars by utilizing ancillary resources, including English Learner and special education interventions, counselors, and instructional assistants.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide Excellent College-Preparatory Instruction to all Scholars

• Develop and maintain a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
• Effectively execute assigned curriculum and just-in-time supports to reach every scholar, regardless of prior academic background, disability or English language fluency.
• Engage in the process of internalizing assigned curriculum, tied to specific grade level and content standards, in teacher teams and individually to prepare daily lesson plans, instructional materials, and exit tickets that are aligned to rigorous college-ready standards.(e.g., Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, etc.).
• Welcome and incorporate feedback from the coaching, guidance and feedback provided by school leaders, peer coaches and content support managers.

Uphold Alliance Values and Standards of Excellence

• Exhibit a continuous improvement mindset to provide scholars opportunities aligned to Alliance's Graduate Profile.
• Ensure timely and high-quality submission of school requirements such as intellectual preparation/lesson plans, unit plans and re-teaching plans.
• Provide a coherent and supportive classroom culture aligned to the school-wide culture policy and keep documentation of all interventions taken to support scholar engagement, learning, and well-being.
• Maintain accurate, current records for attendance, coursework, and submit timely completed report cards and school-wide assessment records.

THE STRONGEST CANDIDATES WILL

• Believe. Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree.
• Social Justice. Desire to be a part of Alliance's social justice mission, integrating anti-racist, student-centered instruction, and teaching in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles.
• Culture. Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
• Expertise. Have strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom management skills, and in-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholar learning. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.
• Mindset. Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their teaching craft
• Relationship-Building. Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants who will hold any of the following credentials by August 1, 2023, are welcome to apply:
• California Single or Multiple Subject Credential (Clear or Preliminary)
• If you hold a Multiple Subject Credential, you must have a Bilingual Authorization in the language being taught.
• California University Internship Credential Eligible (Intern eligibility letter required)
• Proof of California Credential in Progress (University email can satisfy this requirement)
• Non-California Credential Transferring to California; please provide proof of transferring credential in progress (i.e. from other U.S. states)
• Prior to applying, please review the credential requirements listed on our webpage.
• Active California teacher certification in the assigned subject area(s) and a valid English Learner Authorization (e.g. CLAD) by August 1, 2023.
• Candidates that don't hold a single subject credential or have a pathway to obtaining a California teaching credential will not be eligible for a teaching position. If you are interested in becoming a teacher, Alliance has partnered with Claremont Graduate University to develop a teacher residency program leading to a teaching credential and Masters in Education. Please find information about the program here.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Compensation: Alliance provides a competitive salary for teachers. Based on relevant prior work experience, our salary range for this role is $68,850 - $128,885. Please click HERE for more information on our salary schedule.
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plan options are covered at 100% of monthly premiums for individual employees and at least $1,000 per month towards medical family plan premiums.
• Retirement: Teachers will participate in the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS).
• Paid Leave: Teachers have five weeks of paid leave during school breaks, plus sick leave that accrues at one day per month.
• Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting teacher growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support for teachers, including two weeks of professional development for new hires that introduces the Alliance culture and builds classroom management and instructional planning skills.
• Leadership Opportunities: Leadership opportunities are extensive at Alliance, both in and outside of the classroom. Our close-knit school communities look to teachers to support scholar extracurricular activities and lead school-level decision making. Teachers interested in growing their leadership skills while remaining in the classroom are invited to join our Teacher Leader Cadre program or join our Aspiring Principal Program.
• Recognition. Teacher of the Year awards Provide special recognition and compensation to teachers who demonstrate their dedication inside and beyond the classroom, as well as their exceptional ability to engage scholars and activate their excitement for education.

To apply, please submit a resume and application below. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

** PLEASE NOTE: Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way. **

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criteria. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Staffing Team at JoinUs@laalliance.org.

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. #LI-Onsite

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• Red Dots: Middle Schools
• Green Dots: High Schools
• Yellow Dot: Alliance Home Office