Teacher - Ballington Academy at Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences in El Centro, California

Job Description:

About Us:

Ballington Academy is a Public Charter School Educating Students from Transitional Kindergarten to Grade Six. We Offer an Innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Curriculum for all Grades Using a Hands-on Project-Based Learning Approach, Teaching Real-World, 21st Century Skills. We are seeking a caring individual to help support our Students and Teachers in El Centro, CA.

Job Opportunity:

The Elementary Charter School Teacher, under the direction of the Principal, is responsible for providing instruction in content areas in which each assigned student can grow emotionally, socially intellectually, and physically according to his or her basic needs, ability, and maturity level.  The Teacher works with the Principal to establish a wholesome learning environment and culture.  The Teacher works in partnership with parents to endure the highest level of educational achievement for each child.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Supports the implementation of the school vision, culture, and educational model.


• Provides instruction in varying groups and individually as prescribed by Ballington Academy of Arts and Sciences. This includes character development, Standards Based curriculum, science, arts, and enhanced learning activities.


• Diagnoses students’ needs and implements differentiated instruction to address needs of each student to ensure highest educational achievement.


• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and ensures learning atmosphere in classroom.


• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials as part of planned learning experiences to motivate


• Evaluates pupil academic and social growth, keeps accurate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents.


• Creates a functional and enticing learning environment.


• Identifies students' needs and cooperates with other professional staff member to ensure academic success.


• Possesses strong knowledge of Standards and Standardized assessments.


• Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education and professional development activities.


• Completes all reports as required, including student evaluation, inventories, program evaluations, and lesson plans.


• Interprets the educational program to parents and community members through personal conferences, meetings, and various media.


• Attends faculty meetings, in service meetings, team meetings, and grade level meetings as required.


• Administers and scores standardized tests as required by the Department of Education


• Performs basic attendance reporting.


• Maintains good public relations with parent groups.


• Supervises students in out of classroom activities.


• Demonstrates depth of knowledge in curriculum frameworks, latest research based instructional methodology, and special education regulations on both the Federal and State levels.


• Initiates the use of new teaching methods and materials, initiate, encourage, and direct experimental and pilot programs of instruction. 


• Ability to retrieve, analyze, and sort data to make instructional decisions to improve student   


• Complies with State Curriculum Standards.


• Complies with state/federal mandates as they relate to curriculum, instruction, special education, and special projects.


• Assists in the selection, evaluation, and procurement of instructional materials for the state/and or federal programs with the assistance of staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applications are accepted online only. This employer participates in E-Verify.

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in related field and including all courses needed to meet credential requirement.


• Must possess valid California teaching credential (Multiple Subject Teaching or equivalent.


• Must possess valid CLAD, BCLAD, Emergency 30-day, or equivalent.


• Must be certified to teach T-Kindergarten through 6th grade in the United States. 


• Must have experience in elementary schools as teacher or student teacher. Elementary Charter schools experience preferred.


• Must have the ability to meet District standards for physical and mental health.


• Possesses in-depth knowledge of project-based instruction, differentiated instruction, and convergence thinking.


• Has knowledge of curriculum, California standards, and effective teaching practices. Competency in human relations and oral and written communication.


• Has knowledge and experience with English Language Development.


• Has knowledge and expertise with students with special needs.


• Has ability to work well with people: broad grasp of educational planning and curriculum.


• Demonstrates genuine concern for students and passion for quality education.


• Act as role model for students.