ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.

ROLE SUMMARY

WHY TEACH AT ALLIANCE?

At Alliance, Science Teachers use local and global phenomena to spark curiosity in every scholar! 

• Our goal, as a science team, is to ensure all scholars can apply what they are learning in the classroom to real life and can advocate for change on scientific issues.

• Teachers have access to NGSS-aligned curricula, such as Amplify Science in Middle School and Discovery Techbook, in High School to engage scholars using science and engineering practices so scholars are doing science.

• During the year we offer learning opportunities in a variety of ways: formal PDs, embedded departmental and individual coaching, learning modules to collaborate with science teams across schools, and book clubs around culturally relevant STEM education.

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 support 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 and coursework, and submit timely completed report cards and school-wide assessment records.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Belief. 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 evalua