Secondary Social Studies Teacher (26/27 School Year)

The mission of Equitas Academy Charter Schools is prepare students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspires them to be champions of equity. We currently serve over 2,000 students and operate six schools in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles.What Equitas Can Offer You:A strong organizational culture, focused on our mission of preparing all scholars for college, careers, and life pursuitsA community that is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable organizationA school grounded in the Pico-Union neighborhood with a strong commitment to community and family engagementConsistent, relevant, and individualized coaching and feedback based on in-class observationsThe opportunity to grow as a professional and take on leadership opportunities such as Grade Level Lead, English Learning (EL) Teacher Leader, and Induction MentorSupportive professional development including paid professional development, training, and team building in the summer, and weekly professional development throughout the school yearDiverse, collaborative, supportive, and reflective teams that work together to deliver high quality instruction for our scholarsLeadership teams that are supportive, reflective and seek out teacher voice and feedbackA positive, joyful, and collaborative social environment that leads to long-lasting relationshipsA clean, organized environment that maximizes time to focus on instructional practice and student learningConsistent behavior management systems and a structured classroom environmentA rigorous and aligned curriculum with a variety of resourcesA Day in Your Life as an Equitas Teacher:Lead rigorous instruction in social studies utilizing our curriculumDeliver instructional materials that you have prepared based on our rigorous and aligned curriculumCommunicate and collaborate with families regarding the behavior and academic progress of their studentMaintain high academic and behavioral expectations for studentsDemonstrate a warm demander style with scholars in the classroom and school communityApproach class community building and repair with culturally responsive and restorative practices. Start your day by 7:30am (middle school teachers) or 8:10am (high school teachers) with a school team huddle and end at 3:30pm (middle school teachers) or 4:10pm (high school teachers) after scholar dismissalDaily prep time and a duty-free lunch periodWeekly collaborative grade level team meetingRegular 03 (one-on-one meeting and feedback session) with your coach or supervisorSupervise and facilitate portions of Community Meeting (our school assembly) weekly on FridayAttend IEP, SST, and 504 meetings as scheduledActive participation in weekly professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academicsPerform other duties to support our students and school communityWhat Your'll Need:A Bachelor's degreeA current Single Subject Social Studies or Multiple Subject teaching credential (internship, preliminary, or clear) or out of state equivalent requiredEnglish Learner authorizationA strong belief that all students can succeedDemonstrated experience and success working with students in low-income communities (preferred)Benefits at Equitas Academy:A competitive salary scale.A variety of health benefit plans (included options completely free to the employee) so you can choose the option that best fits your needs (and the needs of your family if applicable). Dental, Vision and Group Term Life/AD&D as well as Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance are also offeredCalifornia's State Teacher Retirement System (CalSTRS) retirement matching and optional 403b plan. Generous time off including winter break, spring break, fourteen holidays, and ten sick daysCommitment to DiversityEquitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.SalaryPlease review our teacher salary scale.A Final NoteIf you're still wondering if you should apply and if Equitas is the place for you, we encourage you to take a chance, bring your questions, and learn more about us throughout the interview process. If you're wondering if you've got what it takes to be a successful teacher here we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. Equitas is a place where we believe in people and their potential and we support individual growth. So, whatever is on your mind, we hope you will give us, and yourself, a chance and submit an application!We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.