2026-27 Lead Math & Science Teacher (Grades 6th & 7th)
Winnetka, IL - USA
Job Summary
CWC West Valley 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.
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 CWCs 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
Qualifications
Bachelors degree
California multiple subject teaching credential or applicable single subject credential
CLAD or BCLAD certification
Successful completion of CBEST or Basic Skills Requirement
Minimum two years of teaching experience in relevant grad
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
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 students 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 CWCs educational model
Equal Opportunity Employer
Citizens of the World Charter Schools (CWC) prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying in educational programs activities or employment based on actual or perceived ancestry age color disability gender gender identity gender expression nationality race or ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation parental pregnancy family or marital status military status immigration status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. CWC requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination harassmentintimidation and bullying equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to: CWC People and Human Resources Department at
This position is represented by United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA). Terms and conditions of employment are governed by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Required Experience:
IC
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