Founding Spanish Teacher
About Caliber Schools
Caliber Schools is a cutting-edge public charter school network working to reimagine urban education in
the Bay Area. Supported by some of the top philanthropies in the country, our mission is to prepare all
our children to get to, and through, a four year college without remediation. We are community-based.
Our parents are active partners, and many staff live in our communities and send their children to our
schools.
Our program combines personalized learning plans, blended and project-based learning, an intensive
focus on writing, daily computer coding instruction, and rich social and emotional programming that
includes Restorative Justice and mindfulness. We utilize EngageNY, Lucy Calkins Writer’s Workshop and
several online curriculum programs including ST Math, iReady, Zearn and Ten Marks.
We provide a collaborative, co-teaching environment as well as a robust observation and feedback cycle
for teachers to innovate and improve their craft. Friday afternoons are devoted to staff-wide
professional development.
Our first school, Caliber: Beta Academy, a K-8 in Richmond, CA, opened in 2014. We plan to open a new
K-8 in Vallejo, CA in 2016 and additional schools in 2017-19 as we grow to nearly 5,000 seats K-12 in the
Bay Area.
Position Summary:
We are looking for an exceptional Founding Spanish Teacher to join our team! You’ll work collectively
with the School Leaders, teachers and central office staff to design and implement a cutting-edge middle
school Spanish language program that combines direct classroom instruction, small group work,
projects, and online adaptive learning.
Our Core beliefs
We are looking for teachers who are strongly aligned with our mission and teaching model. Our
foundational tenets include:
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Unwavering belief in all children’s potential. We hold high expectations for every child and
support their path to get to and through college.
Personalization. We believe every child is different and each learns differently.
Innovation and Technology. We embrace new ideas, continually refine our teaching model
based on what works. We prepare our students for the jobs of the future.
Data-Driven Decisions. We are results-focused and use multiple measures to drive
instruction.
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A holistic approach. We believe children need explicit social and emotional skill
development to support their success in college, career and life.
What We Look For
It takes a special teacher to work at Caliber. We look for the following values/attributes in our teachers:
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Agents of change – you look to reimagine and disrupt the traditional teaching environment
Flexible and adaptable – you thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing setting
Strategic Thinker – you are motivated by constant review and evaluation of student
progress
Highly collaborative –you work best being interdependent with your colleagues and making
decisions collectively as a team
Personal Growth Enthusiast – you are self-aware, reflective and seek out ongoing feedback
and coaching to continue to improve your craft
Strong Commitment – you are resilient in the face of challenge, you are proactive and take
initiative to seek out solutions
Responsibilities
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Work collectively with School Leaders and staff to develop an exciting, replicable Spanish
language curriculum that can be used across Caliber Schools.
Teach Spanish to middle school students, both spoken and written, for native Spanish
speakers and native English speakers
Qualifications
Experience:
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Minimum two years of experience teaching Spanish language
Proven track record of high achievement in the classroom
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Ability to engage all learners
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Manage classroom behavior
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Create an engaging curriculum
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Differentiate instruction and write specific learning goals
Skills:
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Spanish fluency strongly preferred
Self-motivated and self-directed
Comfort with technology: basic skills in navigating computer hardware and software
Organizational skills: ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously
Analytical and problem solving ability:
o Use data to drive instruction and results
o Ability to deeply understand each student’s needs and help them achieve their goals
Communicates effectively with others: shares ideas directly and respectfully & advocates
for needs
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Mindsets:
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Flexible and adaptable: thrives in experimental environment where innovation drives
enhancements
A reflective, Continuous Learner:
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Welcomes feedback and coaching from peers and administration.
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Eager to be professionally developed
Resilience: Self-motivated and takes initiative in the face of challenge
Highly collaborative: willingness to be a team player
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Education:
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Bachelor’s Degree
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to teachers. Payment scale is based on portfolio of
previous work.
To Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Alternatively, you can find us on edjoin.org.
More information about Caliber Schools can be found at www.caliberschools.org.
Caliber Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age,
disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and
local laws.