2026-27 Lead Math Teacher
Citizens of the World Charter School - Los Angeles
Location
Los Angeles, California
Salary
$68,000 - $122,659 / YEAR
Quick overview
Lead teachers are responsible for designing and refining curriculum maps and lessons that meet or exceed Common Core Standards while incorporating multiple intelligences. They must also assess student progress, differentiate instruction, and build a strong, joyful classroom culture focused on social-emotional learning and community building.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree, a valid California single subject credential, and CLAD or BCLAD certification, along with successful completion of the CBEST or Basic Skills Requirement. A minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience in diverse settings is required.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- CWC
- Silver
- Lake
- Middle -
- LOS
- ANGELES,
- CA 90057Position
- Type:
- Full
- TimeSalary
- Range: $68,000.00 - $122,659.00 Salary/yearAbout This Role CWC Silver Lake Middle School ("CWC SLMS") teachers are driven educators who thrive in our innovative charter school environment. They deliver high-quality, engaging instruction grounded in constructivism, project-based learning, and multiple intelligences theory. Our collaborative environment supports teacher growth while providing excellent education. Our Lead Teachers work alongside a Teaching Associate for behavior and instructional support. Key Responsibilities Design and refine curriculum maps, lessons, and units of study that meet or exceeds Common Core Standards while incorporating multiple intelligences Assess student progress and achievement using diverse methods and data collection Differentiate instruction to ensure grade-level or above performance Build strong classroom culture through CWC’s social-emotional learning while contributing to the broader school community Create a joyful, caring classroom environment focused on community building and conflict resolution Empower students to be peacemakers and agents for positive social change Participate in internal and external professional development Maintain active communication and engagement with colleagues, families, and school stakeholders Contribute to school community and mission advancement Mentor and collaborate with Teaching Associate (select grades) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Valid California single subject credential CLAD or BCLAD certification Successful completion of CBEST or Basic Skills Requirement Minimum two years of teaching experience in relevant grade Experience working within a socio-economic, racial, and culturally diverse classroom setting and student populations Strong group instruction and management skills Demonstrated ability to work with children in a caring and respectful manner Core Competencies Curriculum development and adaptation Data-driven instruction Classroom management and culture building Cross-functional collaboration Family engagement Professional development Social-emotional learning integration Community building and conflict resolution
Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in a second language (ideally Spanish or Korean) Essential Skills & Attributes Strong work ethic, positive attitude, maturity, humility, and sense of humor Commitment to a social-emotional learning classroom as the foundation of the culture Belief in all student’s ability to achieve at high levels Excellence in written and verbal communication and effective utilize skills with a diverse audience Experience in ELL and special needs students Enthusiasm for innovative teaching methods and effective practices Ability to adapt and implement CWC’s educational model