Part-time Teaching Position 5th - 8th Grade

We are a learning community interested in providing a unique approach to K-8 learning for traditional Homeschooling and Charter-based Homeschooling families. We are currently seeking and recruiting teaching staff to work with our families in their academic journey.

We at Empowered Minds C C or EMC² , believe that learning is a life-long journey. We encourage the entire family to engage in the learning experience with their enrolled scholar(s). Parent involvement is not only welcomed, it is encouraged. It is our goal and desire to empower young scholars and their families with an undying desire to learn.

At EMC² we emphasize application as well as relevance. Each day focuses on at least one discipline and includes: a project-based activity, concept dissection by a qualified instructor, features concept presentation incorporating a variety of learning styles, physical activity and life skills. Scholars are simultaneously taught self-management as they immerse themselves in the learning of the day. EMC² presents academic concepts in a fun and stimulating way through relationships and project-based learning assignments. Most projects will incorporate age appropriate societal impact discussions. This technique inspires strengths such as teamwork, cooperation, goal orientation, mindfulness, independence, self-empowerment and social responsibility to name a few.

We are seeking enthusiastic, energetic, passionate staff who love Science, Math & children. We seek passionate professionals who can breathe life and excitement into their teaching. Successful candidates will be pursuing a career in Education and be versed in providing education in the many learning styles of children. Please read on for other characteristics of a qualified candidate.

Teaching credential is not required for this positions. First Aid/CPR training is also a plus but not required of all positions. Candidates MUST be fingerprinted, clear a background check and offer reliable references.

We are seeking Interested parties in strong command of the following:

• Must love working with a variety of children (particularly middle school) and have a passion for teaching
• Commitment to each scholars’ success
• Ability to create a sense of community among the scholars
• Ability to connect and develop appropriate relationships with the scholars
• Understand cognitive, social and emotional development of the scholars
• Ability to interact well with families, children, staff and community
• Understand and cater to multiple learning styles,
• Strong communications skills in English,
• Be able to model a lifelong learner,
• Be extremely creative, and flexible
• Have a general understanding of Homeschooling culture
• Have strong classroom management skills
• Understand “child empowerment”
• Strong work ethic
• Be mindful & willing to assist
• Have excellent communication skills
• Willing to keep up to date on modern learning strategies
• Ability to generate exciting and motivating, easy to follow, lesson plans
• Be organized & Detail oriented
• Willing to work through growing pains of a new organization

Fingerprint search fees may be reimbursed after hire.

Application Process is as follows:

• Interested, well qualified candidates submit an inquiring email with 1-page bio, cover letter and resume’ with four (4) references (1 professional, 1 supervisor, 1 family, and 1 friend). Promising candidates will be contacted for an initial interview. (About 1 full week)
• Top candidates will be invited to a second and group interview. (About 2 days)
• Candidates who show impressive and exceptional techniques will be asked to undergo fingerprints and background screening. (about 2 days)
• Once clearance is received a start date will be announced. (about 1-2 weeks)

We will be operating in Long Beach this Fall with a weekly schedule of Monday 9 am - noon and Tuesday – Thursday 8:00 am-3:30 pm with a half hour lunch. Lunch is provided. Our compensation is competitive and based on education/experience.

No phone calls at this time. Please use the email address provided.

Please add Teaching Assistant to the subject line

Thank you and good luck!

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $16.00 to $18.00 /hour

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Any in-person interaction requires COVID precautions as designed by the LB Health Dept. Anyone with flu-like symptoms and/or body temperature in excess of 99.0 degrees will be turned away. If you are unwell, please reschedule. Thanks and be safe.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Classroom management: 2 years (Required)
• Lesson planning: 1 year (Required)
• middle school: 2 years (Required)
• Project based teaching: 1 year (Required)
• social-emotional inclusion: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English fluently (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location