Lighthouse Community Charter School is currently recruiting teachers for the 2010-11 school year.

OPENINGS
Lighthouse has the following openings available for talented, committed educators who wish to join its team. For more information, click on a position to download the job posting.

• 1st Grade Teacher (In 1st/2nd Grade Loop)
• 5-6 Physical Education and Crew (Advisory) Teacher (Part or Full-Time)

SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
Lighthouse is a small, public charter school located in Oakland, committed to preparing students for college or a career of their choice. We believe that schools are only as strong and effective as their teaching faculty and that we can only achieve our mission when teachers are deeply engaged in learning, collaboration, and collective responsibility for our students. A few of the hallmarks of our program include:

• In depth learning investigations that engage students in long-term, standards-based projects that integrate fieldwork and the use of experts
• Multiple structures for creating strong school culture, including Guiding Principles, Buddy Time, and Conflict Resolution
• Authentic assessment methods including portfolios and EXPOs of Student Work
• Teachers “looping” with their students for two years in most grades
• Scheduled teacher collaboration and planning time during the school day and on and off-site professional development
• Highly involved families and community partners

RESPONSIBILITIES
A Lighthouse Teacher takes on a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Actively participate in continuing to grow an exemplary urban charter school
• Design, plan, and implement effective, grade-level curriculum integrating skills and content
• Teach and facilitate a “crew” or "advisory" (7 – 11th grades only)
• Participate in all professional development activities, including four-weeks of Professional Development Institutes throughout the year
• Collaborate effectively with members of the school community (grade-level, loop-level, school-wide)
• Meet with families three times per year to discuss student progress

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.A. or B.S. required, Masters Degree preferred (A.A. for ParaProfessional)
• Appropriate California Credential required
• At least two years teaching experience preferred
• Commitment to diverse, urban populations

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in one of the open positions and in joining our team, please send, email, or fax the following to the appropriate address listed below:

• Résumé
• Two recommendations
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy that describes how you believe students best learn
• Letter of Intent that addresses the following questions: Why are you a good fit for Lighthouse? Why is Lighthouse a good fit for you?
  

For K-6 Positions, send application materials to:

Melissa Barnes Dholakia, Director of Elementary Programs
c/o Lighthouse Community Charter School
444 Hegenberger Road, Oakland, CA 94621
Fax: (510) 562-8803 Phone: (510) 562-8801
Email: melissa.barnes-dholakia@lighthousecharter.org

For 7-12 Positions, send application materials to:

Stephen Sexton, Director of Secondary Programs
c/o Lighthouse Community Charter School
444 Hegenberger Road, Oakland, CA 94621
Fax: (510) 562-8803 Phone: (510) 562-8225
Email: steve.sexton@lighthousecharter.org