Job Description:

                               Be THE Teacher who changes a life!

CPLC Community Schools offer high school students in low-income communities a culturally-relevant learning environment that caters to each student’s individual needs. Our vision is to grow the future leaders of our community by increasing educational achievement, graduation rates, civic participation, and college entrance and graduation. We are a non-profit charter holder for two charter high schools in the Tucson area.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE?

YOU will:

• Provide quality instruction pertinent to the subject area
• Possess extensive knowledge of cooperative learning strategies, differentiation, small group instruction, knowledge of developing formative and summative assessments to inform instruction 
• Incorporate research-proven teaching strategies into daily lesson delivery 
• Be familiar with the AZ Science State Standards
• Have the ability to integrate reading and writing standards into lessons
• Have experience working with diverse populations 

WHO YOU ARE:

• You have a positive attitude along with the ability to build positive and appropriate relationships with students
• You are an excellent communicator and can communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• You are comfortable presenting operational information to personnel at all levels.
• You are able to identify and recruit potential funding sources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor or Masters degree in education or content area required
• Arizona teaching certification required
• Comprehensive knowledge of the AZ Science Standards
• Must possess a valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety  
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues in planning for academic improvement in academic areas other than your own, as needed  
• Deep understanding of inquiry-based instruction 
• Willingness to teach multiple grades and subject levels 
• Willingness to differentiate instruction  
• Willingness to oversee/ advise extracurricular activities (student clubs, intramural sports, music instruction, etc.)  
• Willingness to work with students before or after school to support their academic growth 
• Experience utilizing community experts and community resources to enhance content instruction preferred  
• Experience building student and parent relationships to improve student achievement
• Experience working with an underserved student population

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family.

Full-time employee’s benefits below:

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits

Join the movement - educate, elevate and empower!  Apply TODAY!

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.