Rex and Margaret Fortune School of Education is a comprehensive education system including, non-profit preschools, a network of tuition-free, public charter schools (TK-12th), and a school of education with a masters programs and educator preparations programs accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. in Sacramento/San Bernardino County. We prepare students for college starting in preschool Transitional Kindergarten in San Bernardino and Sacramento Counties and are focused on closing the African American achievement gap. Our Mission: To graduate high achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society. Our Vision: To prepare teachers for service in public schools with competence and sensitivity that will enable them to develop students to their fullest potential. Our Approach: At Fortune School our education philosophy is The Five Pillars--1) High Expectations, 2) Choice and Commitment, 3) More Time, 4) Focus on Results, 5) Citizenship. We follow this philosophy in all our academic programs in service to the wide range of people we serve from preschool to masters.
We seek individuals who are deeply committed to our mission—those who are enthusiastic and resolute in their dedication to addressing the academic disparities faced by African American students and their families. Fortune School seeks to hire talented individuals who share our fundamental beliefs about scholars and how they learn. We are excited to get to know candidates through the process as they learn more about our organization. We encourage you to apply if your research makes you believe you share our mission.
Fortune School covers the total cost of health benefits for our credentialed teachers and their families, which includes medical (provided by KAISER), dental, and vision insurance. Additionally, we offer a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contributions of up to 4%, employee assistance programs (EAPs), paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and designated days for staff development. Our payroll is issued on a semi-monthly basis, with payments made on the 15th and the final day of the month.