Teachers are responsible for creating a safe and engaging classroom environment while effectively executing the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students. They must also collaborate with colleagues and maintain communication with families to support student growth.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a valid California teaching credential and demonstrate a commitment to the mission and vision of ICEF. Strong communication and organizational skills, along with a bachelor's degree, are also required.
The role of teachers at ICEF is not only to teach and develop expertise as an educator but to be a part of a team that embraces the challenge of building a culture of community and success that can grow and persist. Our teachers must believe in and be committed to the mission and vision of ICEF and be passionate about bringing them to life. ICEF teachers are results-driven educators who dedicate their professional lives to empowering students to fulfill their dreams. To achieve this goal, we equip teachers with essential resources, including curriculum maps, a comprehensive repository of instructional materials and videos, interim assessments and item banks, individualized coaching, weekly professional development, and the support to implement innovative strategies.
Responsibilities
To Students
Create and maintain a joyful, safe, structured, and engaging school and classroom environment of high expectations that grows as a community of individuals working together to learn
Effectively execute assigned curriculum and support to reach every student, regardless of prior academic background, disability, or English language fluency
Achieve measurable academic goals for student growth and mastery
Engage in the process of internalizing assigned curriculum, tied to specific grade level and content standards, in teacher teams and individually to prepare daily lesson plans, instructional materials, and exit tickets that are aligned to rigorous college-ready standards (e.g., Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, etc.)
Welcome and incorporate feedback from the coaching, guidance, and feedback provided by school leaders, coaches, and instructional directors
Build and maintain trusting relationships with students and their families
Implement, monitor, and sustain school-wide systems and expectations
Model and teach our school values
Plan and implement intervention strategies for differentiated learning needs
Maintain and enrich subject matter expertise, seeking to become a better teacher every day
Communicate regularly and proactively with parents regarding student performance (positive and negative)
To Other Staff
Benefits
Life Insurance
Sick Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Vacation Time
403b Retirement Programs
Collaborate closely with fellow teachers and other staff members to create and maintain a team-oriented professional culture
Collaborate closely with special education teachers to effectively differentiate instruction and curriculum materials for students with special education needs
Communicate proactively with fellow teachers and other staff to effectively correct any school issues
Ensure timely and high-quality submission of school requirements such as intellectual preparation/lesson plans, unit plans, and re-teaching plans
Actively participate in all professional development
Assist other staff when available to help
Respect the work of fellow teachers and other staff, understanding that everyone is united by the mission of ICEF and committed to our students
Qualifications
Required
Commitment to the ICEF mission and vision
Valid California teaching credential in the assigned subject area(s) and a valid English Learner Authorization (e.g. CLAD)
Applicants who will hold any of the following credentials by
August 1st are welcome to apply:
California Multiple Subject Credential (Clear or Preliminary)
If you hold a Multiple Subject Credential, you must have a ELA Authorization
California University Internship Credential Eligible (Intern eligibility letter required)
Proof of California Credential in Progress (University email can satisfy this requirement)
Non-California Credential Transferring to California; please provide proof of transferring credential in progress (i.e. from other U.S. states)
Candidates who don't hold a single subject credential or have a pathway to obtaining a California teaching credential will not be eligible for a teaching position.
Interested in becoming a teacher? Through our Alder Residency Program, you can earn a teaching credential in just one year! Learn more about the program here [https://www.icefps.org/alder-residency.html].
Strong communication skills (oral and written)
Strong organizational skills
Bachelor’s degree
TB clearance
Background check clearance
Preferred
Bilingual in Spanish
At least one year of prior teaching experience
Salary and Benefits
Compensation
$68,000 - $125,000
Benefits
As a full time employee of ICEF Public Schools, employees are entitled to Medical, Life Insurance, Dental and Vision plans, and 403b retirement programs as offered by ICEF Public Schools. Eligible employees will also be entitled to sick leave and vacation time in accordance with ICEF Public School policies.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move and/or lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Our Mission
ICEF's mission is to educate and empower courageous leaders to embrace their full potential for college, career, and life by providing a community that honors each student's unique identity, fosters academic excellence, nurtures healthy minds, and inspires critical thinkers.
Our Schools
ICEF (Inner City Education Foundation) Public Schools is a nonprofit charter school management organization serving communities throughout the Los Angeles area. ICEF Public Schools operates high-quality, tuition-free, public charter elementary, middle and high schools. Our vision is to transformis to support our communities to be stable, economically vibrant communities by providing free, first-rate educational opportunities for students.
ICEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Market context
California classroom teachers remain in steady demand
In California, classroom teacher roles often stay competitive because licensed centers look for candidates who can show early childhood classroom leadership, lesson planning, and readiness to meet state compliance steps such as background checks and immunizations. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster and save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your 12 ECE units and recent classroom experience before submitting.
