Middle School English Teacher

Manzanita Charter School Job Opportunity

6th/7th/8th Grade English Teacher - Full Time

Manzanita Charter School is a parent co-operative public charter school serving a diverse student population in Richmond. Now in our 23rd year, we are the proud recipient of the California Distinguished School Award and were voted Best Charter Middle School in Contra Costa County in The Parent's Press.

Our families and students value our developmentally appropriate curriculum, nurturing environment, and experiential focus for learning. Our faculty and staff members value their opportunities for collaboration and experimentation, and the high level of opportunity for family involvement and support.

Responsibilities:

• Curriculum development and implementation for 6th, 7th and 8th Grade English

• All aspects of setting up and running the classroom

• Classroom instruction

• Student assessments/evaluations and parent teacher conferences

• Regular communication with staff and parents including weekly staff meetings

• Various aspects of school administration

We are seeking an energetic candidate who:

• Has a valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential in English (or applicable Intern permit)

• Has excellent communication skills with both students and adults

• Values and enjoys collaboration with teachers, administrators and parents

• Is self-directed, flexible and motivated

• Experience with middle school aged students a plus

• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

• Charter experience a plus

Benefits include medical, dental and vision (employee covered at 100% / dependents covered at 50%). Plus, all teachers at Manzanita participate in the excellent STRS retirement fund and enjoy a safe supportive environment and a strong voice at the school.

Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and credential details to: coyne@manzy.org

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