Elective Instructor

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About the Employer

Grow Public Schools is a growing network of high-performing TK-8, college-prep public charter schools in Kern County, California. Our schools are led by a home office based in Bakersfield, CA.

At Grow Public Schools, our mission is fueled by a need for educational equity and a belief in the transformative power of education and wellness. We believe education and wellness are regarded as the fundamental pillars, and their harmonious integration paves the way for brilliant and vibrant futures. Founded by the Grimm Family Education Foundation in August 2011, the mission of Grow Public Schools is to close the achievement gap for students in the rural areas of Kern County by creating an environment of student excellence and well-being. Grow Public Schools is committed to building a brighter future for generations to come in Kern County, California.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Elective Instructor 190 work days Reports to: Principal Organizational Overview Grow Public Schools (GPS), founded by the Grimm Family Education Foundation opened its doors in August 2011.

Located in Arvin, California, Grow Academy is an independent public charter school where health and wellness is at the center of student success. Grow Academy implements a rigorous blended learning model where students actively engage in a unique, diversified learning environment in our Learning Lab, music program, physical education, and Edible Schoolyard (ESY) program. In 2016, Grow Public Schools (GPS), formerly Grimmway Schools, was established as the Charter Management Organization (CMO) responsible for support and management of the academies.

Today, GPS is redefining academic excellence in Kern County as a multi-campus charter school operator. GPS operates Grow Academy (GA) Arvin, and GA Shafter, both TK-8 schools with over 800 students. We hold high expectations for our students, parents, teachers, and staff to ensure a supportive and successful learning environment to close the opportunity gap in some of the highest need communities in California.

Job Summary: Grow Public School's Elective Instructors develop joyful classroom environments that establish high expectations for student growth and achievement and attend to the health and wellness needs for each individual student. This includes planning, organizing and implementing standards-aligned lessons, activities, and assessments.

Instructors collaborate across grade levels and departments to contribute to a rigorous academic program. In addition, Instructors will work collaboratively with coaches, instructional support staff, the Edible School Yard team, and learning lab staff to ensure that school wide goals are met. Elective Instructor Responsibilities will include: Develop a classroom learning environment that reflects the school's core values and

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