Lead Science Teacher

CWC Mar Vista ("CWC MV") teachers are driven educators who thrive in our innovative charter school environment. They deliver high-quality, engaging instruction grounded in constructivism, project-based learning, and multiple intelligences theory. Our collaborative environment supports teacher growth while providing excellent education. Elementary Lead Teachers work alongside a Teaching Associate for behavior and instructional support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and refine curriculum maps, lessons, and units of study that meet or exceeds Common Core Standards while incorporating multiple intelligences

• Assess student progress and achievement using diverse methods and data collection

• Differentiate instruction to ensure grade-level or above performance

• Build strong classroom culture through CWC’s social-emotional learning while contributing to the broader school community

• Create a joyful, caring classroom environment focused on community building and conflict resolution

• Empower students to be peacemakers and agents for positive social change

• Participate in internal and external professional development

• Maintain active communication and engagement with colleagues, families, and school stakeholders

• Contribute to school community and mission advancement

• Mentor and collaborate with Teaching Associate (select grades)

• Bachelor’s degree

• California single subject credential or pathway

• CLAD or BCLAD certification

• Successful completion of CBEST or Basic Skills Requirement

• Minimum two years of teaching experience in relevant grad

• Experience working within a socio-economic, racial, and culturally diverse classroom setting and student populations

• Strong group instruction and management skills

• Demonstrated ability to work with children in a caring and respectful manner

Core Competencies:

• Curriculum development and adaptation

• Data-driven instruction

• Classroom management and culture building

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Family engagement

• Professional development

• Social-emotional learning integration

• Community building and conflict resolution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in a second language (ideally Spanish or Korean)

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, maturity, humility, and sense of humor

• Commitment to a social-emotional learning classroom as the foundation of the culture

• Belief in all student’s ability to achieve at high levels

• Excellence in written and verbal communication and effective utilize skills with a diverse audience

• Experience in ELL and special needs students

• Enthusiasm for innovative teaching methods and effective practices

• Ability to adapt and implement CWC’s educational model