Message-Id: <3.0.3.32.19980528062542.0069edcc@mail.walltech.com>
Date: Thu, 28 May 1998 06:25:42 -0500
To: pinhole@exploratorium.edu
From: geoff ruth <geoffr@eastside.org>
Subject: Teaching position
My school has an opening for a full-time chemistry & math teacher during
the upcoming school year. Below is some information about the school &
teaching position:
Eastside College Preparatory School is a small, private school located in
East Palo Alto. Eastside was founded in response to the high dropout rate
for East Palo Alto students attending public high schools in Silicon
Valley. Poor academic preparation, high school tracking, and negative peer
pressure have created a 65% dropout rate for students.
Eastside School tries to reverse this trend by creating a supportive and
challenging environment for students. As a small high school enrolling no
more than sixty students, we create an extremely nurturing atmosphere. Our
objective is not only for students to complete high school, but also for
them to attend four year colleges. Specifically, Eastside makes it a
priority to
* personalize education for each individual student by limiting class size
to a maximum of fifteen students
* maintain high academic standards through rigorous curriculum
* provide personalized tutorials and academic attention so that all
students can succeed
* teach innovative, hands-on courses that are relevant and memorable for
students
Job descriptions:
* Develop curriculum and teach in each the following classes: chemistry (8
students), geometry (13 students), precalculus (2 students), and algebra II
(8 students). There is some flexibility to these courses -- other teachers
could change their current load.
* Tutor students during free periods and after school
* Help develop philosophy and direction of the school
* Help to stock, manage, and mantain a new science lab.
Qualifications:
* Experience in working with low-income students of color
* Willingness to collaborate with staff team on comprehensive issues
regarding the school and its students
* Dedication and commitment, as demonstrated through past jobs
* Experience in teaching and curriculum development
Time commitment: Full-time
Start date: August 1, 1998
Starting salary: $26,000 to 30,000 plus full benefits
For more information, please contact Chris Bischof at (650) 688-0851 or
Geoff Ruth at (650) 323-5898. You may also contact Geoff directly at
"geoffr@eastside.org".
Geoff Ruth
Eastside School
2101 Pulgas Avenue
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 323-5898