Social Studies Teacher - Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy

Modesto, CA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the core classroom engine: build standards-aligned instruction, continuously differentiate based on data, and turn families into partners to move every student toward college readiness.

  • Instruction & Assessment: drive standards-aligned lesson design and regular data-driven refinement.
  • Family & Community Engagement: sustain ongoing communication and family partnership in student learning.
  • Professional Growth & Collaboration: collaborate with lead teachers, principals, and coaches to elevate instructional practice.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college
  • Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines
  • Assess students regularly and refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
  • Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education
  • Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school
  • Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Valid Single Subject Social Science Credential required
  • 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred
  • Knowledge of subject matter, including State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
  • Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
  • Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
  • Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices

    Benefits

    • Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.
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    Aspire Public Schools

    Aspire now has 36 community-based schools serving over 15,000 students in California. Our schools range from TK through 12th grade. Teachers and parents partner closely to ensure students are prepared to succeed in college, career, and life.Join a network that is paving the way for every scholar to reach their potential on the journey to college and beyond. Teach with us and cultivate your practice within structures that set you up for success. Lead with us and take advantage of professional development opportunities tailored to your needs. Join a collaborative framework that places scholars at the center. For more information and to apply, visit http://aspirepublicschools.org/join/.

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