Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 12:29:48 -0800 (PST)
Message-Id: <199903042029.MAA06593@isaac.exploratorium.edu>
To: pinhole
From: loril@exploratorium.edu (Lori Lambertson)
Subject: math and science teaching positions
Job Description for Life Learning Academy Charter School
The Delancey Street Foundation invites applications for a full time
teaching position at Life Learning Academy Charter School in San Francisco,
CA.
Life Learning Academy is an exciting, innovative new charter school,
developed as a part of the juvenile justice reform for the City and County
of San Francisco. Life Learning Academy resembles a large, old-fashioned
extended family, in which students and faculty learn together as members of
a school and community. The Academy offers real opportunities for students
( ages 14 to 18 ) who have previously struggled in school, by providing a
structured environment with high expectations, rigorous, individualized and
challenging curriculum, and committed, multi-talented faculty.
Life Learning Academy students learn academic, vocational, and social
skills through demanding, project-based activities, including: building
renovation, development and management of a cafÈ, health education,
athletic training, computer technology, conflict resolution and peer
mentoring. Through these exciting projects and opportunities for
cooperative learning, faculty and students meet high standards of academic,
social, vocational, physical and emotional success and well-being. As one
member of the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education
recently described, "Life Learning Academy is the most exciting new program
for young people weíve seen in years."
Life Learning Academy has openings for teachers with expertise in math /
computer technology, physical and life science. Applications are invited
from well-rounded, multicultural candidates with at least three years of
teaching experience, and interest and expertise in two or more of the
following: cross-cultural communication, strong management style,
cooperative learning, high standards, expertise in a core curricular
subject area(s), and interest in helping young people succeed in school and
in life. Especially welcome are teachers who have a passion for progressive
social change; already have a track record of activism and/or community
service; and, will relish the opportunity to help develop the curriculum,
policies and structure of a new school for young people. Priority will be
given to teachers with multiple areas of experience and interest, including
athletics, visual and performing arts, technology, multiple languages,
community service, and interdisciplinary, project-based instruction in
academic, social and vocational skills.
The Delancey Street Foundation is committed to equality of employment for
African-American, Latin-American and Asian-American teachers. Persons from
these backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resumÈ, and letters of
reference to:
Carol Chodroff
Life Learning Academy Charter School
651 8th Street, Building 229
Treasure Island
San Francisco, CA 94130
Fax: 415-397-8957