Elementary School Teacher

Nevada City School of the Arts (NCSOTA), a TK-8 charter school in operation since 1994, is seeking a dynamic, culturally aware, stimulating, and highly qualified teacher to join our elementary school team.

SCHEDULE: Full Time - 184 days (175 instructional/11 in-service)

WAGE: $52,301 to $69,926* (Starting wage dependent on education and experience)

*NCSOTA Certificated Salary Schedule Step 2, Class II - Step 7, Class V

SUMMARY: The elementary teacher provides an enriched activities-based program for elementary students in a manner that nurtures and guides them, with great consideration for the needs of each individual child and the class as a whole, while supporting the vision & mission of NCSOTA. Utilizing an inquiry-based methodology is ideal.

• Instruct students in elementary grades based on the NCSOTA standards and CA Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for the purpose of supporting students' engagement
• Develop an engaging and inspiring curriculum, integrating the arts, academics, and social justice in coordination with NCSOTA's professional arts, music, and movement teachers
• Participate in a team atmosphere with other elementary school teachers
• Provide a level of instruction based on each student's achievement potential, by drawing on and valuing individual backgrounds, identities, interests, temperaments, development of social skills, through thorough lesson preparation, culturally responsive teaching, and positive classroom management
• Promote self-directed, reflective learning for all students by engaging students in identity awareness, problem-solving, critical thinking, and other activities that make subject matter meaningful
• Establish and Articulate goals for student learning through the design and implementation of both short- and long-term classroom projects with a focus on equity and antiracism
• Fairly Assess students' progress, allowing multiple ways for students to show their learning, in order to inform instruction and document curriculum taught and mastered
• Attend bi-monthly staff meetings, faculty team meetings, scheduled in-service/flex days, assigned committee meetings, student success (SSTs) teams, I.E.P. meetings, class performances, and other events where faculty attendance is important (e.g., Graduation, Back to School Night, Portfolio Night) as noted in the school activity calendar
• Work Cooperatively with Special Education staff to ensure that neuro-diverse learners are equitably educated, valued, and have a successful school experience
• Prepare and Continue Upkeep of a culturally aware, organized, clean, and attractive classroom throughout the year
• Foster healthy, supportive relationships with all colleagues
• Support the efforts of all support staff including electives teachers, visiting artists, and musicians. Support in this area includes assisting with classroom management and supervision of students when necessary
• Participate in teacher enrichment activities (when school funds allow). Especially those that focus on antiracism, equity, integrating art into the curriculum and promoting NCSOTA's mission
• Oversee all aspects of class field studies including the budget and the training of chaperones
• Perform recess duty and after-school pickup duty as assigned by the director
• Provide Report Cards two times per year (January and June). These reports will be both rubric-based and include a brief written narrative
• Create a Professional Development Plan at the beginning of evaluation years and collaborate with the School Director in the implementation of that plan
• Participate in staff development focused on agreed-upon areas of program/curriculum development
• Hold parent/teacher conferences and in November and March if necessary. Additional conferences will occur as deemed necessary by the teacher and/or Student Study Team
• Promote class community by organizing family gatherings for a class performance, celebration or by holding an introductory class parent meeting in September, and for all overnight field studies during the school year
• Communicate with parents through the weekly Monday Note, conferences, phone calls and email as needed
• Participate as a faculty representative in areas of school governance or committees as needed
• Support and administer statewide and other mandated testing/surveys to students
• Arrange for substitute teachers through the office or directly with the visiting teacher
• Abide by all personnel policies and procedures adopted by NCSOTA and the At-Will Agreement
• Accept other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment

• Indoor/outdoor work environment
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work

Physical Demands (with or without reasonable accommodations)

• Occasional lifting and carrying (maximum 50 lbs.) Infrequent pushing and pulling
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE

• Bachelor's or higher degree
• Valid, current multiple-subject teaching credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• CLAD or equivalent
• DEI or Social Justice training encouraged

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: These requirements must be met prior to beginning employment and will be requested upon job offer acceptance.

• Valid Tuberculosis clearance and every four years thereafter
• CPR/First Aid Certification within 45 days of employment and every two years thereafter
• Completion of mandatory trainings (video & in-person) within 6 weeks of employment and every year thereafter.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NCSOTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Supervisor: School Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Group: Certificated

Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent