Career Center

Echo Horizon School and its Echo Center is to educate children in a collaborative environment that is academically challenging and developmentally appropriate.  We actively promote mutual respect, individual responsibility, and ethical action.

Located in the arts district of Culver City, Echo Horizon is a Pre-K-6 elementary school that:
Gives children the time to be children, in a safe, inclusive community that is down-to-earth and free of unhealthy pressure.  Educates students with a unique curriculum that combines the “best of both worlds”: the strongest traditional practices with research-based and evidence-tested innovation.

Here at Echo Horizon School, we not only talk about the value of diversity and inclusion, but it is embodied daily.

POSITION OVERVIEW:  The position of Associate Teacher is responsible for supporting our lead General Education and DHH teacher/s with delivering grade-appropriate curriculum to one cohort of our third grade class.  The Associate Teacher will also welcome students each morning, take attendance, and lead morning meetings.  The third grade Associate Teacher will manage the cohort, support student social emotional and academic learning, and collaborate with the 3rd grade team in the best interest of all students. Within the classroom, they will establish a joyful, safe and inclusive environment and tend to the social and emotional needs of students while maintaining a high level of academic learning.    

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an exceptional, caring teacher who is up-to-date on best practices in education and child development
• Have exceptional organizational skills and follow through
• Have the ability to inspire and motivate young children
• Have exceptional social emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills and the ability to teach and lead with empathy
• Be able to manage a diverse classroom - one with a wide range of abilities, interests, and identities.
• Be a collaborative practitioner, ready to work closely with our lead teachers, our student support team, and our Learning Specialist.
• Be excited to work in partnership with parents to support student learning and developmental growth
• Have exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Be an independent problem-solver
• Take initiative and possess the ability to create, innovate, and implement action
• Be a good listener and mentor, setting high expectations while supporting students and parents in achieving their goals
• Be a reflective practitioner
• Be an exemplary role model to students and faculty alike
• Have a positive attitude and an enthusiastic outlook and possess a growth mindset
• Have a good balance of visionary ideas and practical solutions

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Support lead teachers and the teaching team in implementing a challenging instructional program at the appropriate level of difficulty for each child while meeting grade level benchmarks.
• Use best pedagogical practices and principles of effective instruction consistently in the classroom.
• Support the implementation of accommodations for students with identified learning needs
• Be instrumental in creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment where all children are heard, supported, valued, and respected for their unique identity.
• Support the creation of a balanced classroom where social emotional learning, character development, and academic excellence are prioritized and valued.
• Support the lead teachers in maintaining records on each child’s progress and collaborate in creating oral and written reports of each child's accomplishments.
• Participate actively with your team in parent conferences as scheduled by the school and on an as-needed basis.
• Work collaboratively and productively with your grade level lead and DHH teacher.
• Plan and attend field trips, as relevant to each grade.
• Follow school policies and procedures as described in the faculty handbook.

 Echo Horizon School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

PREREQUISITE EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Experience in elementary teaching, coursework/degree in Education, Early Childhood or related field
• Up-to-date with best pedagogical practices for elementary school education
• California Multiple Subject Credential or the out-of-state equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of Common Core standards, Responsive Classroom, Writers Workshop, and Singapore Math methods a plus
• Exceptional cultural competency skills in order to create a diversity responsive learning environment and to work effectively with a range of students from diverse backgrounds and of varying abilities
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to support the behavioral and developmental needs of children
• A positive outlook, strong listening skills, a growth mindset, and an enthusiasm for working with young people and their families.
• Curiosity and a love of learning and children

About Echo Horizon School

Echo Horizon School and its Echo Center is to educate children in a collaborative environment that is academically challenging and developmentally appropriate. We actively promote mutual respect, individual responsibility, and ethical action. Located in the arts district of Culver City, Echo Horizon is a Pre-K-6 elementary school that: Gives children the time to be children, in a safe, inclusive community that is down-to-earth and free of unhealthy pressure. Educates students with a unique curriculum that combines the “best of both worlds”: the strongest traditional practices with research-based and evidence-tested innovation. Here at Echo Horizon School, we not only talk about the value of diversity and inclusion, but it is embodied daily.

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