From: Anna Rochester (annar@exploratorium.edu)
Date: Tue Feb 24 2004 - 09:35:54 PST
Message-Id: <p05010402bc6139847188@[192.168.111.130]> Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 09:35:54 -0800 From: Anna Rochester <annar@exploratorium.edu> Subject: Aim High Academy-teaching opportunity
Dear Aim High friends and colleagues;
As many of you know, Aim High Academy opened last fall with 90 6th
graders. Our first six months have been daunting, but exciting and
rewarding. Next year, we add a new 6th grade and another group of
dedicated, talented teachers. We are on a fast track to hire the
next cohort of teachers and are looking for educators genuinely
committed to the mission and vision of Aim High. We are specifically
looking for teachers who are currently working within the SFUSD. The
positions available include: Humanities, Math, and Science. Teaches
also serve as advisors and are deeply involved in the development of
the school.
Please forward this to anyone who might be interested.
Thanks for your support and encouragement.
Alec
-- Alec Lee Director - Aim High (415) 551-2323 www.aimhigh.org "Reach for a Dream"another comment about Aim High Academy: Aim High Academy is the SFUSD school affiliated with the Aim High Program. This year they started with 6th graders. Next year those 6th graders will become 7th graders and they will have a new group of 6th graders entering the school. As each group graduates to the next year they will continue to bring in a new group of 6th graders each year, eventually serving 6th thru 12th graders.
Aim High has a strong and long-standing relationship with the Exploratorium. If anyone has any questions about the summer program they can check out www.aimhigh.org - there's also some info about the school.
Aim High Academy - 2004\2005 Teacher Positions
Design and teach at a new, small, innovative grades 6-12 public secondary school in San Francisco. Aim High Academy, selected by the San Francisco Unified School District through the Secondary School Redesign Initiative. Aim High Academy is seeking qualified middle school teachers to join the AHA faculty team.
The mission of Aim High Academy is to provide San Francisco students with a challenging and innovative secondary education in a small and supportive environment. Aim High Academy will serve a culturally and economically diverse group of young people, in grades 6-12, and is committed to addressing educational equity and ensuring the success of all students. Aim High encourages faculty to develop innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and partners with community based organizations, integrating experiential and service learning into the educational program. The goal of Aim High Academy is to graduate students who are fully prepared for higher education, have developed the practices of life-long learners, have an appreciation for community, and are deeply aware of the global issues that affect their lives.
Aim High Academy will be the first 6-12 school in San Francisco and will serve a diverse community of 630 students. The essential components of the Aim High Academy vision are: 1. An interdisciplinary, standards-based curriculum with an aligned assessment system 2. Project based learning and programming 3. Small classes, a personalized approach to learning and community-building 4. An emphasis on using the resources of the Bay Area through collaborative partnerships with arts and educational organizations 5. A fully integrated Environmental Studies program in the Marin Headlands in partnership with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) 6. Cross cultural understanding, knowledge and celebration and family involvement
Desired Qualifications: Deep familiarity with, or experience teaching in the Aim High summer program. Commitment to Aim High's core values and vision of schooling California secondary school teaching credential Willingness to go "above and beyond" to meet the needs of all students and their families Experience working with project-based learning models Experience teaching a diverse, urban student population Experience working with students with special needs Strong classroom management skills Ability to work effectively in a collaborative/interdisciplinary teaching team Experience with second language learners and secondary literacy development (CLAD credentialed) Understanding of developmentally appropriate middle school curriculum Willingness to mentor teaching interns Additional Desired Skills: w Fluency in a second language w Experience with service learning w Experience implementing or participating in a student advisory system w Experience developing and assessing curriculum w Experience integrating technology into educational curriculum w Commitment to environmental studies and outdoor education Incentives of working at Aim High Academy: w Inclusive professional environment w San Francisco Unified School District salary scale and benefit package w Strong vision of school community and culture w Professional development program provided by the school and the Bay Area Teachers Center. w Collaborative work with teachers, students, administration and parents w Common planning and preparation time w Be part of a growing progressive movement of small schools working towards educational equity w Summer teaching and leadership opportunities in the Aim High summer school program.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to: Michael Selkis, Principal, Aim High Academy 1351 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 Or email mselkis@yahoo.com PH (415) 355-7698 Æ FAX (415) 355-7680
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Applications accepted until 3/10/04 at 5:00 pm
-- Anna Rochester exploratorium Teacher Institute Program Manager 3601 Lyon Street San Francisco, CA 94123
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