Mission

The Mission of Valley Life Charter School is to provide a rigorous educational program emphasizing academics, leadership and visual and performing arts. VLCS will provide authentic opportunities for students to apply the academics, leadership principles and life skills taught, for making good decisions. Students will encounter research-based academics, along with leadership opportunities in the classroom, in the school, and in the community. 

Leadership and character building are vital to the instructional philosophy at VLCS. In order to create an environment in which students feel respected and are willing to take risks, VLCS’ instructional philosophy is to create a school in which students are well-mannered leaders with exceptional listening skills and the ability to follow rules. Character development and leadership building strategies will enhance the learning environment by allowing both the student and teacher to focus on curriculum. This approach will be used to create a positive atmosphere and allow students to focus on educational goals and to develop the skills and self-confidence to succeed as leaders in the 21st Century.

As a leadership school, we require our substitute teachers to follow the same philosophy as our full time staff.  

Vision

Valley Life Charter School  was created with a vision to “develop community leaders, one student at a time” by building and developing character in youth; which supports the core values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.  These core values will be interwoven throughout the curriculum at Valley Life Charter School. We believe that every student has strengths and we will identify and build on the strengths of our students to better reach their potential. VLCS takes seriously its commitment to educate the whole person and will include social skills and character development with its program of academics, leadership and visual and performing arts training. We further believe that students learn best when they are placed in a loving and nurturing environment. Students excel when they are able to actively participate in their education through situations that allow for "hands on" activities. 

Teachers at Valley Life Charter School must have an ability to facilitate and articulate a shared vision of academic excellence for the school community.  They must also be able to create, and maintain the support structures necessary to achieve the vision. Teachers must be culturally competent educators, meaning that they must be knowledgeable and sensitive to other cultures and promote social responsibility. They must be a Highly Qualified Teacher as described in No Child Left Behind legislation and possess the proper credential. All Highly Qualified Teachers will receive ongoing quarterly professional development to accomplish the goals of the program

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•         Teachers may be responsible in a classroom setting, as a core teacher, a specialty teacher      or as an independent study teacher, utilizing one on one instruction or a small group setting.
•         Setting standards for student achievement
•         Leading, directing, and supporting the school’s instructional program
•         Providing instructional leadership in advancing proven learning practices.
•         Monitoring student academic achievement
•         Supporting the development of a network of student support systems
•         Being involved in the professional development plan
•         Overseeing assessment and evaluation of students
•         Establishing and maintaining a team philosophy
•         Monitoring safety and security of students
•         Assisting in development of organizational strategic plan
•         Being involved in committees and task forces to support the school’s mission

Qualifications

• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing certificate, permit, or other document equivalent to that which a teacher in other public schools would be required to hold – or a Valid 30 day substitute permit. 
• Commitment to the mission and goals of the school
• Comprehensive knowledge of learning theories and curriculum development
• Ability to effectively communicate with the school’s stakeholders
• Proficient with technology and computers
• Entrepreneurial thinking and strategic vision
• Ability to communicate clearly too multiple, diverse constituencies
• Good judgment and compassion
• Belief that all students can learn at the speed of personal potential

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• First aid and CPR certified by first day of employment
• Valid TB Clearance by first day of employment
• Clear Criminal Background/Fingerprint Clearance
• Maintain acceptable standards of physical health, energy and emotional adjustment to the job environment.
• Computer skills- proficiency in Word, Excel and others as necessary

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:

• Commitment to work in an innovative, entrepreneurial and mission driven school environment
• Maintain professional appearance, grooming, and maturity which establish a desirable example for students.
• Tolerate high levels of stress
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen and be responsive to colleagues,

funders, administration, Board of Directors, and parents, etc

• Ability to work well independently and within a team environment; working efficiently, and

exercising excellent judgment in making decisions.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills; accuracy, discretion, and ability to work

independently as part of a team; flexibility; and willingness to learn are essential.

• Apply common sense understanding of detailed multi-step instructions in a combination of written, oral  and diagrammatic form.

Part time

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Daily – on call
•  Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch
•  Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
•  Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
•  Occasional interaction with unruly children
•  Occasional evening and or weekend work
• Willingness to be trained as needed
• Willingness to work a longer than traditional work day

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Principal, designee, or other appropriate administrator

SALARY: Daily Rate

• Appropriate placement on the Step and Column chart
• STRS - optional

JOB TYPE:

Part time 

HIRING PROCESS:

Applications taken on EdJoin.org Please submit the following:

• Application
• Resume
• Letter of introduction
• Copy of transcripts
• Credentials

Valley Life Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of  VLCS to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.