High School Math Teacher

SLOCA’s VISION OF AND FOR EMPLOYEES

Highly desirable employees at SLO Classical Academy are those who are: passionate about classical education and children, committed to personal and professional growth and development, effective and loyal team players, creative thinkers, in full support of our core values, and interested in the health and growth of SLO Classical Academy.

POSITION PURPOSE / JOB SUMMARY

• As a vital part of the SLO Classical Academy team, the HS Math Teacher is responsible for providing effective and engaging instruction in line with the classical tradition and unique qualities of the school. The HS Math Teacher is to provide a respectful, dynamic environment for students and have a supportive partnership with their students’ parents and/or caregivers. They are also to serve as active participants in the community, be contributors to the team, and embrace SLOCA’s mission, vision, and core values.

JOB STRUCTURE AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• The structure of a HS Math Teacher’s job depends on contracted specifics (days worked, hours worked, etc).
• The High School Math Teacher reports to the High School Director.
• The High School Math Teacher interacts with the other high school teachers and staff as a team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Except under unique circumstances, a teaching credential and/or equivalent work experience is required.
• Education and/or 2 years experience in specified areas (level, subjects taught, etc.) required.
• Familiarity with classical education is desirable.
• Technology - Knowledgeable with Word, Pages, Excel, Google, etc.; Mac literacy desirable.

SLOCA-specific

• A willingness to learn about and passionately support the mission of SLO Classical Academy
• Committed to support and uphold the school’s unique makeup as non-sectarian and accessible to families and employees from various backgrounds and beliefs
• Clear a background check and TB screening
• Ability to carry out duties as described below

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Teacher include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide quality instruction and learning opportunities for SLOCA students in the contracted classes/areas: Two sections of Geometry and two sections of Algebra 2.
• To do so in a manner to meet the educational guidelines and objectives as laid out by SLOCA’s approach to education.
• To do so by providing a safe learning environment for all students.
• To do so by adhering to all legal standards for teachers.
• To do so by adhering to SLOCA’s Professional Code of Conduct.
• Spend a reasonable amount of time out-of-class in curricula development, lesson planning, and preparing to provide in-class services.
• Meet with other math teachers across campuses every two months.
• The HS teachers are a team and will be meeting every two weeks.
• Spend a reasonable amount of time providing care and training to parents and communicating well with parents and other staff.
• Teachers have 48 hours to reply to parent and staff emails; however, communication about their “system” for responding should be communicated regularly to avoid confusion.
• Teachers also must allow 48 hours for others to respond to him or her; if a response is required earlier, the teacher will take responsibility for making that clear.
• Teachers should be continually providing care and training in their communication - on classical education, on why we choose curricula and projects, etc.
• Teachers should read the Updates, Bear Necessities (all school weekly newsletter) and the Growl (Weekly High School Newsletter), and the Buzz (monthly update to the staff) to stay on top of upcoming events, announcements, and activities at the school.
• As requested by the High School Director, attend and take part in various school events, including, but not limited to:
• Campus tours
• 17 Again (month-long open classroom where guests from our community come to sit in on classes as if they were “17 again”, to get a glimpse into the life of a HS student at SLOCA)
• 2 history/science celebrations per year
• 2 HS Sneak Peeks per year
• Occasional additional events as requested by High School Director or Executive Director
• Help to lead and actively participate in necessary student-support meetings, including, but not limited to:
• Grade level advisory group (meeting twice a week for 15 min during the school day).
• Conferencing with parents upon request.
• Family Action Plan meetings.
• Occasional IEP meetings.
• Attend required meetings, including, but not limited to:
• Annual school year staff prep week in August
• October Retreat (a Thursday evening & Friday staff training day) with guest speakers.
• EduTeam meetings, on average 2x per month (where all teachers across campuses gather for professional development)
• High School Team meetings (twice monthly or as needed).
• Actively engage in enrollment and re-enrollment
• Pursue and develop both strong and struggling families for retention.
• Help families think long-term and see the sum of the parts in classical education at SLOCA.
• Engage in professional development
• In addition to required training/meetings, teachers should be working towards developing professionally. This might include reading about Classical Education, reading the classics, taking Classical U courses, seeking specific mentoring, etc.
• Adhere to, model, and reinforce the students’ Code of Conduct and our Virtues Field Guide.
• Emphasis on modeling to the children is part of this work. Teachers must be familiar with the Code of Conduct and our Virtues Field Guide for students and be committed to modeling it for them.
• Teachers must also be willing to reinforce the Code of Conduct with students, seeing themselves as a responsible party in helping students fulfill the Code’s requirements.
• Dress Code - neatness and modesty are unalterable requirements; staff may wear open-toed shoes.
• Maintain room order and cleanliness:
• Teachers are expected to maintain a good degree of neatness and cleanliness in their classrooms for safety reasons, to make sharing rooms more manageable, and to represent the school well.
• Rooms are to be neat and clean before the teacher leaves for the day.
• Rooms are to be left neat and clean at the end of the year, within one week of the last day of school.
• Staff members are expected to adhere to all Administrative Directives as well as any applicable SLOCA Policies including those specifically outlined in the Employee Manual.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to lift up to 20 pounds on a limited basis. Able to sit at a desk or in meetings for long periods and move about campuses easily. Able to work irregular hours if needed for meetings, etc.