Dual Language Spanish Teacher (4Th-8Th Grade) (FY 2024-2025)

About the Employer

Thomas Edison Charter Academy is a Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth-Grade elementary school serving more than 600 students. TECA is currently one of 18 charter schools operating within the city of San Francisco and has been authorized by the San Francisco Unified School District since 2010.

TECA received its original authorization for a Kindergarten through Fifth-Grade Charter in 2001, and in 2004 expanded to include the Sixth Grade by a unanimous vote of the California State Board of Education, the previous authorizer of the TECA Charter (SBE). In 2005, TECA expanded with its Seventh-Grade class and became a Kindergarten through Eighth-Grade school in 2006. In 2011, TECA became its own independent non-profit, governed by its local board, as it remains today.

Job Summary

Job Summary

If you are interested in affecting change, using your leadership skills, and joining a passionate, supportive staff, Thomas Edison Charter Academy is the place for you. The teacher will be responsible for communicating knowledge to students in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner.

The teacher will use a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources to present material to students. The teacher will work as a team member, sharing common planning, professional development, curriculum design, and teaching responsibilities. Teachers will administer different forms of student assessments, communicate with parents and other team members about student progress, and plan for further instruction.

They will be reflective about their own practice and act as a coach for their team members when necessary. Teachers will work to integrate technology into their teaching and professional activities. Please visit us at www.teca-sf.org

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Requirements / Qualifications

CERTIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: • Valid CA Multiple/Single Subject Credential with EL Authorization • TB Test (completed during hiring process) • Live Scan (completed during hiring process)

Comments and Other Information

Thomas Edison Charter Academy (TECA) is an independent Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth grade public charter school authorized by the San Francisco Unified School District. The school borders the Mission and Noe Valley neighborhoods and has a full-time arts curriculum including daily instruction in Music, Dance, Art, and Physical Education, a Dual-Language Immersion Program and a vibrant community.

Prior to hire, we require a clear Livescan and TB. We require three professional references. Thomas Edison Charter has an excellent benefit package, a wonderful teaching and learning environment, and a teachers union. Our teachers participate in STRS and receive a district match towards their retirement.

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