Engineering Teacher

Company: The SEED School of Los Angeles County
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW: The SEED School of Los Angeles County is looking for a CTE Engineering Teacher to join its team. The CTE Engineering Teacher will cultivate a rigorous, instructional culture that strives to build scientifically proficient students prepared to meet the demands of college and engage as productive citizens of the world. In our classrooms, scholars regularly "do" science in a hands-on way. Scholars should consistently engage with content as scientists by exploring concepts and phenomena by touching, feeling, building, experimenting, and observing. Scholars demonstrate critical science and engineering practices while applying strong literacy skills to learning and communicating about science. Science classrooms are focused on the most important content, and that content focus is coherently deepened from grade to grade and course to course. We create opportunities for scholars to engage with disciplinary core ideas, crosscutting concepts and the most critical scientific and engineering practices (rather than racing to cover as many topics as possible and/or pushing rote, procedural recall of scientific facts. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide Excellent College-Preparatory Instruction to all Scholars Foster a classroom culture and environment of high expectations for all scholars that is grounded in a belief that each scholar can learn and achieve at college-preparatory levels Effectively plan, design, and deliver instruction from the assigned grade level curriculum and provide supports to reach every scholar, regardless of prior academic background, disability, or English language fluency Engage in internalizing assigned curriculum, tied to specific grade level, content standards in teacher teams and individually to prepare daily lesson plans, instructional materials, and formative assessments aligned to rigorous college-ready standards (i.e., Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) Welcome and incorporate feedback from the coaching, guidance, and feedback provided by school leaders, instructional coaches, and content specialists Collaborate across the Science and special education teams to progress monitor in support of students' IEP goals and Academic Performance Plans, in addition to executing the five varying co-teaching models with the SPED Inclusion Teacher Serve as a member of the STEM Team to curriculum map based on 9th - 12th reading and language arts scope and sequence Support in the development of the GRASPS Project Based Assessments for Honor courses Co-create, facilitate, and participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) with an emphasis on the MAP Learning Continuum Support the design of the Science ACT, CAST, and MAP Prep Sessions for the Student Life Program Cultivate a Culture of Deliberate Instructional Excellence Exhibit a continuous improvement mindset to provide scholars opportunities aligned to the Profile of a SEED Graduate Ensure timely and high-quality submission of school requirements such as intellectual preparation/lesson plans, unit plans, and re-teaching plans Provide a coherent and supportive classroom culture aligned to the school-wide culture policy and keep documentation of all interventions taken to support scholar engagement, learning, and well-being Maintain accurate, current records for attendance and coursework, and submit timely completed report cards and school-wide assessment records QUALIFICATIONS The Ideal Candidate will have: A commitment to SEED's mission and belief that with the right resources, any child can attend college and achieve their dreams A commitment to SEED's core values of: COMPASSION, GRATITUDE, GROWTH, INTEGRITY, PERSEVERANCE, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY A commitment to equity, leadership, and a focus on data-driven results Minimum of 1-3 years CTE Engineering teaching experience or engineering work experience with a proven track record Experience working with diverse student populations in an urban setting Strong written and oral communication skills Possess an entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a start-up organization and to be able to create and implement systems that drives student achievement Willingness to facilitate the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Engineering Certification Possess and maintain a valid California Teaching Credential or ability to obtain this credential in California by August 1, 2025, through one of the following pathways: California CTE Credential: Engineering/Architecture Non-California Credential transferring to California with proof of transferring credential in progress Proof of California Credential in progress California University Internship Credential Eligible For Out-of-State or Non-Credentialed Applicants: Before applying, visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to assess teaching eligibility in a California public school as of July 2025 Employee Benefits Compensation will be commensurate with experience. The teacher salary range is $72,000-$111,240 depending on education and years of experience. For teachers who have yet to obtain their credentials or those currently enrolled in a credentialing program or intern-eligible, the 2025-26 salary range is between $62,000 and $68,000. The benefits package also includes paid sick leave, holiday pay, a generous 403b retirement plan, and health, dental, vision, and life insurance. The SEED School of Los Angeles County (SEED LA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $68,000 - $112,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No

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