About Unbound Stockton Community School

Unbound Stockton Community School is a 4th- 8th community-based charter school that focuses on a high quality education paired with rich community opportunities. We welcome ALL students and teach diverse students to learn together, allowing them to be more culturally competent and engaged community leaders. To learn more, visit www.unboundstockton.org.

In July 2024, Unbound Stockton Community School will open its doors to its founding class of students and eventually serve 300 students during the 2028-2029 school year. We are actively building a founding team that shares our belief that with strong academics, authentic relationships, student leadership opportunities, and a hands-on community rooted approach, all students can become successful agents of change for themselves and their community.

Job Summary of the Founding Associate Teacher

The Associate Teacher will assist certificated teachers in reinforcing instruction to individuals or small groups of students, monitor and report student progress, and aid in classroom and schoolwide culture activities, while also performing a variety of clerical duties in support of the academic program. The Associate Teacher will support all leaders and staff and will be evaluated by and report to the School Community Manager.

Qualifications

Unbound Stockton Community School has launched a search for an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and mission driven Associate Teacher. To enable us to select the candidate most qualified to oversee and support the implementation of our academic program in collaboration with our classroom teachers. Our team member will support instruction, classroom culture, differentiation supports and small group teaching while also building relationships with students.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision and values of the school
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with school age children with demonstrated success
• Completion of DOJ Background Check and TB Testing, post hire

Key Beliefs

As such, all candidates must indicate belief in and commitment to the following to be considered for employment:

• Indicate belief in the Charter School’s mission, vision, and academic plan
• Mirror our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Understand how to work along lines of difference and how to work collaboratively in diverse teams
• Understand the importance of social-emotional learning and understanding identity as a complement to academic achievement
• Model the Charter School’s UNITE Core Values: Understand Self, Never Stop Learning, Include Others, Take on Challenges, and Equity Requires Action
• Express a commitment to implementing restorative practices and utilizing PBIS to support student behavior
• Believe in core tenets of project-based learning in a community-based setting
• View families and members of the community as powerful school partners

Responsibilities

Grade Level and Teacher Support

• Support grade level teacher in the management of classroom management and culture, to ensure all students are fully engaged and learning
• Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student as directed by the teacher
• Provide instruction to students with special needs in accordance with IEP utilizing support services as appropriate
• Challenge and accelerate all students no matter their academic needs
• Assist teachers in assessing students and recording student results
• Track student information and maintain accurate records as directed by the teacher
• Build strong relationships and partnerships with students and families
• Provide instruction under the supervision of a certificated teacher

Professional Activities

• Participate in professional development
• Support school wide goals and objectives
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school wide initiatives
• Perform duties such as cafeteria, yard duty, traffic duty, or other student monitorering as assigned for the purposes for providing a safe and positive working environment
• Other duties as assigned

Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with staff in service of school mission and vision
• Practice effective restorative practices to resolve conflict both with staff and students
• Collaborate to improve instructional practices
• Collaboratively plan and support instructional material and assessments
• Learn and utilize effective, collaborative co-teaching strategies
• Reflect and improve performance with teachers, students, and parents.

Employment

• Permanent Full Time or Part Time, Non-Exempt Position
• Position follows 11-month calendar
• At-Will Agreement

Compensation and Benefits

The Associate Teacher position hourly pay range is from $24 - $32 per hour based on experience.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.

Right to Revise

This job description is not all-inclusive, and the School reserves the right to revise this job description without advance notice. The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work employees. They are not an exhaustive list of personnel responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Furthermore, an employment contract must be established and may change without notice.