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ANTICIPATED OPENINGS :
Lighthouse Community Charter School will continue it's growth in the 2008-09 school year. With the addition of 50 new students and two more grades, we anticipate the following openings on our teaching staff (click on position to see job description):
SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS:
Lighthouse is a small, public charter school located in downtown
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
- Appropriate
California Credential required
- At least two years teaching experience preferred
- Commitment to diverse, urban populations
APPLICATION PROCESS:
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
345 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Fax: (510) 271-8803 Phone: (510) 271-8801
Email: melissa@lighthousecharter.org
For 7-11 Positions, send application materials to:
Stephen Sexton, Director of Secondary Programs
c/o Lighthouse Community Charter School
1600 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Fax: (510) 271-8803 Phone: (510) 271-8403
Email: steve@lighthousecharter.org
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