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Posted : Saturday, October 28, 2023 05:13 AM
You are a positive, self motivated person who enjoys helping kids love the experience of learning.
Position beginning in January 2024.
UP Academy is a progressive, project-based, elementary and middle school.
This position requires experience with curriculum development and building school culture.
As a teacher with UP Academy you will be responsible for creating and implementing a project-based and inquiry-based learning curriculum that is age appropriate and builds language acquisition, expressive and receptive second language skills, reading, and writing, and prepares students for AP high school courses.
You will be building and creating the Mandarin Chinese program.
This person is in charge of creating and executing curriculum, building a program, engaging students and families and building trust and lasting relationships, growing the program and developing new educators as the program grows.
Educator is expected to follow UP Academy project based learning and teach language skills through interactive lessons based on themes and scaffolded to students abilities.
Strong classroom management skills are necessary.
Educator is encouraged to use art, music, drama, literature, engineering and other skills to build languge skills and understanding.
Learning at UP Academy is a differentiated and project-based experience led by it's students and facilitated by it's educators.
You will work with students to set goals, create projects and measure progress.
We believe in student agency and building the skills necessary for success in a changing world.
We focus on social/emotional development, executive function skills, scientific thought and empathetic action as well as achieving academic milestones.
As a fully inclusive school, you will be required work in conjunction with our team to maintain that all projects and activities are accessible to all students.
We have a neurodiverse population.
It is a collaborative environment that respects new research and opinions.
An open mind, creativity, and curiosity to learn new ways of teaching are necessary.
As a well rounded educational team you will have access to mentors and consultants to assist with curriculum development, vetting ideas and personal and professional growth.
Duties: • Create and lead age appropriate curriculum • Work with student, family and UP Academy team to create individual learning opportunities that draw on the students interests to promote a love of learning and skill mastery • Maintain a high level of integrity, intensity, purpose, communication and transparency • Provide a learning environment that stimulates creativity and individuality to support student success • Create an environment of love and joy where students feel free to express themselves, create, learn, and ask questions • Promote a healthy self image in students • Demonstrate flexibility and enthusiasm in the classroom • Other duties as assigned/necessary KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: • Ability to translate student interest into learning and skill building projects • Ability to write and speak effectively in English and Mandarin • Provide instructional leadership and assume curriculum development responsibilities • Foster positive professional relationships and ability to work well with students and peers • Use technology to perform professional duties, including support for instruction, student learning, monitoring and communication of pupil achievement • Child Development knowledge required • Therapeutic knowledge helpful EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Demonstrated evidence of effective classroom management, discipline, and direct instruction • Employs a variety of instructional techniques • Demonstrated initiative and ability to plan and organize • Possesses positive personal qualities such as flexibility, patience, and sensitivity • Bachelor's degree (minimum) – Master's Preferred Teaching credential preferred LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • TB test and background check • Experience with special education helpful UP Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to having a faculty, staff and student body that reflect the diversity of the Bay Area.
Position beginning in January 2024.
UP Academy is a progressive, project-based, elementary and middle school.
This position requires experience with curriculum development and building school culture.
As a teacher with UP Academy you will be responsible for creating and implementing a project-based and inquiry-based learning curriculum that is age appropriate and builds language acquisition, expressive and receptive second language skills, reading, and writing, and prepares students for AP high school courses.
You will be building and creating the Mandarin Chinese program.
This person is in charge of creating and executing curriculum, building a program, engaging students and families and building trust and lasting relationships, growing the program and developing new educators as the program grows.
Educator is expected to follow UP Academy project based learning and teach language skills through interactive lessons based on themes and scaffolded to students abilities.
Strong classroom management skills are necessary.
Educator is encouraged to use art, music, drama, literature, engineering and other skills to build languge skills and understanding.
Learning at UP Academy is a differentiated and project-based experience led by it's students and facilitated by it's educators.
You will work with students to set goals, create projects and measure progress.
We believe in student agency and building the skills necessary for success in a changing world.
We focus on social/emotional development, executive function skills, scientific thought and empathetic action as well as achieving academic milestones.
As a fully inclusive school, you will be required work in conjunction with our team to maintain that all projects and activities are accessible to all students.
We have a neurodiverse population.
It is a collaborative environment that respects new research and opinions.
An open mind, creativity, and curiosity to learn new ways of teaching are necessary.
As a well rounded educational team you will have access to mentors and consultants to assist with curriculum development, vetting ideas and personal and professional growth.
Duties: • Create and lead age appropriate curriculum • Work with student, family and UP Academy team to create individual learning opportunities that draw on the students interests to promote a love of learning and skill mastery • Maintain a high level of integrity, intensity, purpose, communication and transparency • Provide a learning environment that stimulates creativity and individuality to support student success • Create an environment of love and joy where students feel free to express themselves, create, learn, and ask questions • Promote a healthy self image in students • Demonstrate flexibility and enthusiasm in the classroom • Other duties as assigned/necessary KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: • Ability to translate student interest into learning and skill building projects • Ability to write and speak effectively in English and Mandarin • Provide instructional leadership and assume curriculum development responsibilities • Foster positive professional relationships and ability to work well with students and peers • Use technology to perform professional duties, including support for instruction, student learning, monitoring and communication of pupil achievement • Child Development knowledge required • Therapeutic knowledge helpful EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Demonstrated evidence of effective classroom management, discipline, and direct instruction • Employs a variety of instructional techniques • Demonstrated initiative and ability to plan and organize • Possesses positive personal qualities such as flexibility, patience, and sensitivity • Bachelor's degree (minimum) – Master's Preferred Teaching credential preferred LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • TB test and background check • Experience with special education helpful UP Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to having a faculty, staff and student body that reflect the diversity of the Bay Area.
• Phone : NA
• Location : San Mateo, CA
• Post ID: 9004469917
