From: Charlotte Lum (charjinglum@yahoo.com)
Date: Tue Mar 02 2004 - 16:50:06 PST
Message-ID: <20040303005006.93976.qmail@web40702.mail.yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 16:50:06 -0800 (PST) From: Charlotte Lum <charjinglum@yahoo.com> Subject: Teaching Position at Summit Preparatory High School
Hi all - this is the best teaching job I have ever had! If you are
interested or have questions (or know anyone who might) please check
out our website (www.summitprep.net) or contact me
(clum@summitprep.net). Thanks!
Imagine a school
- where teachers’ contributions, innovations and collaborations are
expected, supported and rewarded
- where teachers’ professional growth is a core focus
- where parents are involved, concerned and supportive of students,
faculty and staff; and
- where all students choose to attend
and then, imagine you work there!
At Summit Preparatory High School, you’ll be part of a team that is
shaping the school, its curriculum, and its inaugural graduating
class of students. Teach with the best and brightest colleagues,
supported by administrators with groundbreaking experience and a
community that is committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
Summit Preparatory High School is a public charter school preparing
students for college. It provides a small school experience with
innovative, personalized learning methods and a sense of community
and support for students. Through a combination of interdisciplinary
subjects, problem-based learning, internships, and community service,
students gain a global context and sense of responsibility to
themselves, their peers, and their community
(http://www.summitprep.net/School/overview.htm).
Summit Preparatory High School opened in September 2003 with its
first freshman class of 80 students. Located in downtown Redwood
City (http://www.summitprep.net/School/ShortTermSite/SiteInfo.htm)
and serving the diverse communities of Southern San Mateo County,
Summit will grow to a capacity of 400 students by adding a new class
each year until reaching full enrollment.
Summit Preparatory High School not only offers students a unique
learning environment; it offers teachers a unique teaching and
working environment.
What you will find:
Work Environment
• 25:1 student-teacher ratio, with 100 total students
• 11 dedicated hours per week to collaborate with colleagues, engage
in professional development, communicate with families and
participate in school administration and decision-making
(http://www.summitprep.net/School/faculty.htm)
• State of the art technology to support teaching, learning, and
communication
• All have advanced degrees, California teaching credentials, and
meaningful teaching experience
Professional Development
• 38 days, during the regular school year, devoted to professional
growth, collaborative planning and the achievement of National Board
Certification
• Support for the National Board Certification application and
additional compensation for progress and completion.
• Personal development plans and ongoing coaching
Compensation
• Base salary competitive with local public schools
• Skill premiums paid for National Board Certification, Spanish, and
expertise in differentiation, interdisciplinary teaching, counseling
and special education
• Achievement bonuses based on growth in students’ academic
performance and peer and parent input
Benefits
• Health Benefits. Summit offers medical, dental, and vision
coverage.
• Domestic Partner Benefits are provided for same sex and opposite
sex domestic partners.
Summit teachers have a passion for their subject matter, possess a
remarkable capacity for connecting with young people, and demonstrate
a unique level of dedication, respect, and compassion for students as
scholars and human beings.
Join us in shaping the school. . .the students. . .our future!
To view job descriptions and to apply, visit our web-site at
www.summitprep.net.
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