This position receives up to $658 per month for health benefits from John Muir
Salaried/Hourly:
Salaried
Hours:
Normally 40 hours per week
Schedule:
Normally 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (exact times may vary according to department and agency needs)
Department:
Corpsmember Services Department / Academics
Location:
Upper Fort Mason; also, may require visits and onsite education at various project sites throughout the SF Bay Area
Licenses/Certificates Required:
Valid and current California teaching credential (Single or Multiple Subject); pass TB test and obtain fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice; CA Driver’s license; insurability on SFCC driving insurance; First Aid/CPR must be obtained during first four months
The San Francisco Conservation Corps (SFCC) is a non-profit job readiness and education program serving young adults between the approximate ages of 18 and 26 who work within crews to address community needs through service and conservation-related work. SFCC job readiness opportunities for young adults include, but are not limited to, landscaping, restoration, installing play structures at public schools and community centers, recycling, and internships. Concurrently and in partnership with the John Muir Charter School, the young adults focus on attaining their High School Diploma and GED or participate in the Corps-to-Career higher education program.
About John Muir Charter School
The SFCC partners with the John Muir Charter School. The Nevada County (California) Superintendent of Schools approved the John Muir Charter School (Muir) charter in 1998. Muir provides high school services to participants, most of whom have had significant breaks in their high school education. The programs combine hands-on work experience, academic instruction, and individual and community development. Muir students typically have faced many personal, family, and other challenges in their lives, and often have struggled academically. Muir classes offer students the opportunity to work closely with their teacher or teachers on all of their subjects, and to obtain personalized instruction to meet their individual needs.
Job Summary
The Full-Time Science and Math Teacher is responsible for managing and supervising a classroom of young adult students four to five days per week and to provide field education on the work sites throughout the academic year. This position assesses strengths, challenges, and opportunities of each student using student-assessment methods as prescribed by SFCC and Muir and as directed by the Academic Manager and employed by the teacher him/herself. The Full-Time Science and Math Teacher is responsible for mastering, adhering to, and implementing the policies and procedures of the SFCC Employee Manual, Corpsmember Handbook, and SFCC Respectful Workplace policy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
John Muir Charter School and SFCC Academics Program(constant – more than 66% of time): TheFull-Time Science and Math Teacher is responsible to provide differentiated instruction to at-risk young adults with varied learning styles; provide practical academic learning experiences related to life skills, leadership, community organizing, construction and other appropriate subjects; participate in curriculum development and prepare individualized lesson plans; maintain a student-grade book and use various student-assessment tools; work with each student to create his or her education goals, objectives, and education plans; ensure that students receive necessary instruction to develop the educational competencies for completion of their high school diploma in accordance with the current California State standards and framework.
Supervision, Policies, and Procedures (constant – more than 66% of time): Act as a role model to other Staff and Corpsmembers; ensure that polices and procedures of both the SFCC and John Muir Charter School are strictly adhered to; administer appropriate protocols, procedures, and CM Handbook polices with Corpsmembers.
Administration (frequent – 34-66% of time): Complete all necessary administrative tasks and paperwork efficiently and on time; maintain and ensure discretion and confidentiality of Corpsmember information.
Communication and Relationship Building (constant – more than 66% of time): Communicate and work closely with the Associate Director of Academics and Academic Manager to comply with all applicable federal, state, and school education standards; maintain professional, open channels of communication with both Corpsmembers and Staff.
Typical Working Conditions
Typical working conditions frequently involve working outdoors in all types of terrain and in all types of weather conditions at project sites.
Equipment Used
This position requires frequent operation of agency vehicles to drive to various sites and venues throughout the SF Bay Area, which requires insurability on the SFCC’s driving insurance policy and the ability to operate agency vehicles and navigate by automobile throughout the SF Bay Area.
Minimum Education and Experience Required In addition to the Licenses/Certificates/Testing requirements listed near the top of this job announcement:
Valid and current California teaching credential (Single or Multiple Subject).
2 years experience in instruction of science and/or math curriculums, lesson plan preparation, delivery, and classroom management.
Experience engaging and motivating young adults who may have many barriers in their lives and from a wide variety of social, economic, and educational backgrounds
Experience working with and teaching young adults approximately 18-26 years old who have dropped out of high school.
Special education experience.
Experience applying innovative education models and implementing e-learning technology in the classroom.
Minimum Skills Required
Leadership, conflict management, and resolution skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Computer proficient.
Internet proficient.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with fellow professionals.
Excellent problem solving skills and ability to exercise sound judgment and make effective decisions.
Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision and manage competing priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel computer applications.
How to Apply
If interested, please send cover letter and resume to: Associate Director of Human Resources, SFCC, 241 Fifth Street, S.F., CA 94103 or fax to (415) 928-7330 or e-mail to personnel@sfcc.org Position is open until filled. No phone calls please.
The SFCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The SFCC does not discriminate against any individuals on the basis of sex, sexual orientation or preference, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, creed, citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, medical condition, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
