Citizens of the World Los Angeles · 23 hours ago
TK Lead Teacher
Citizens of the World Los Angeles is an innovative charter school focused on delivering high-quality education. The Lead Teacher is responsible for designing curriculum, assessing student progress, and fostering a positive classroom culture while collaborating with colleagues and supporting student development.
Responsibilities
Design and refine curriculum maps, lessons, and units of study that meet or exceeds Common Core Standards while incorporating multiple intelligences
Assess student progress and achievement using diverse methods and data collection
Differentiate instruction to ensure grade-level or above performance
Build strong classroom culture through CWC’s social-emotional learning while contributing to the broader school community
Create a joyful, caring classroom environment focused on community building and conflict resolution
Empower students to be peacemakers and agents for positive social change
Participate in internal and external professional development
Maintain active communication and engagement with colleagues, families, and school stakeholders
Contribute to school community and mission advancement
Mentor and collaborate with Teaching Associate (select grades)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
California multiple subject teaching credential or applicable single subject credential
CLAD or BCLAD certification
Successful completion of CBEST or Basic Skills Requirement
Minimum two years of teaching experience in relevant grade
Experience working within a socio-economic, racial, and culturally diverse classroom setting and student populations
Strong group instruction and management skills
Demonstrated ability to work with children in a caring and respectful manner
Preferred
Fluency in a second language (ideally Spanish or Korean)
Company
Citizens of the World Los Angeles
The mission of Citizens of the World Los Angeles (CWC LA) is to provide a socio-economically, culturally, and racially diverse community of students in Los Angeles with an intellectually challenging, experiential learning environment that develops each student's confidence, potential, and individual responsibility as citizens of the world.