Nevada City School of the Arts (NCSOTA), a TK-8 charter school in operation since 1994, is seeking a dynamic, culturally aware, stimulating and highly qualified teacher to join our elementary school team.
JOB TITLE: K-5 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
SCHEDULE: 2026-27 School Year
Full Time – 186 days (175 instructional/11 in-service)
WAGE: $57,201 - $95,492* (Starting wage dependent on education and experience)
- NCSOTA Certificated Salary Schedule Step 1, Class II - Step 20, Class V
SUMMARY: The Elementary Teacher is a passionate educator who empowers each student to grow and meet their full potential. Working in collaboration with partner teachers, RSP teachers, arts teachers, and school administrators, the Elementary Teacher designs and implements a rigorous instructional program, based on our core curricula, in a learning environment which nurtures and develops the socio-emotional intelligence and capacity of their students. NCSA teachers embrace all learning differences, constructing opportunities that nurture all students' growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ELEMENTARY TEACHER INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
INSTRUCTION
- Design instruction around state standards that is rigorous and is correlated to school-wide and teacher-created learning outcomes and core curricula.
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Create lessons that are responsive to the students in the classroom and account for the neuro-diversity of learners that create the conditions for each student to grow
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Use a backwards-planning model to develop long-term, unit, and daily lesson plans, based on our core curricula
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Submit lesson plans to the Principal and instructional leaders and collaborate with colleagues to revise, edit, and improve lesson plans as requested
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Accommodate, differentiate, or modify curricula to meet student needs
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Collaborate with arts, music and movement teachers to integrate art concepts and movement into the classroom
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Attend/support arts specials until proper class management has been established
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Use Universal Design for Learning methods to engage students in the classroom,
- Utilize curricular assessments that measure student progress; continuously use formative and summative assessment data to refine curriculum and instructional practices
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Assume responsibility for the progress of all students, including developing and implementing intervention plans for students who do not meet instructional goals
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Develop daily plans for instructional assistants and/or volunteers providing intervention or enrichment to small groups
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Demonstrate resourcefulness (e.g., anticipate and order materials, schedule guest speakers, design field trips, develop partnerships in the community, attend conferences to improve instruction, etc.)
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Oversee all aspects of class field studies including the budget and the training of chaperones
- Provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress; consistently prioritize partnering with families to support students
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Collaborate with School Director, Assistant Principal, and grade-level partner and teams to refine curricula and create strategic plans
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Track critical student information; maintain and submit accurate student records, including
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grades, attendance, and present levels of performance in accordance with NCSA procedures
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Demonstrate knowledge of, and support for, the NCSA mission, vision, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and ethical code of behavior.
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Support and administer statewide and other mandated testing/surveys to students
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Model and support a community of care both inside and outside of the classroom for all NCSA stakeholders, including students, families, and staff
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Support student growth through emphasizing an asset-based and collaborative approach to character development
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Organize classroom systems and procedures and manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged
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Utilize, Model and uphold Positive Discipline strategies and philosophy.
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Support and reinforce school procedures (e.g., monitoring student transitions and dismissal)
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Develop engagement and motivation strategies to help bolster good attendance amongst
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students
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Collaborate with partner teacher to develop and maintain grade-wide systems and with arts teachers to integrate the arts into the classroom
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Design and deliver presentations to engage families in their child's education (e.g., Back to
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School Night
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Attend monthly team meetings, scheduled in-service/flex days, assigned committee meetings, student success (SSTs) teams, I.E.P. meetings, class performances and other events where faculty attendance is important (e.g., Graduation, Back to School Night, Student Success Night) as noted in the school activity calendar
MISCELLANEOUS
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Other duties as assigned by the School Director and/or school leaders that relate to instructional excellence at NCSA
SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS
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Possess a strong work ethic and a belief in the mission and vision of NCSA.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact and forge relationships with students, parents, staff, Board, and community members
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Deep knowledge of effective instruction and experience managing instructional personnel as well as instructional processes
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Demonstrated persistence to meet student learning outcomes
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Self-directed with the ability to work both autonomously and in teams
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Two years of teaching experience preferred
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Possession of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university
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Possession of a valid California Multiple-Subject Credential
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Proficiency in computer hardware and software use, including Google Suite, word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, email, the Internet and digital media
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Commitment to Equity
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment
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Indoor/outdoor work environment
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Driving a vehicle to conduct work
Physical Demands (with or without reasonable accommodations)
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Occasional lifting and carrying (maximum 50 lbs.) Infrequent pushing and pulling
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Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer
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Seeing to read a variety of materials
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Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
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Hearing and speaking to exchange information
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: These requirements must be met prior to beginning employment and will be requested upon job offer acceptance.
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Fingerprint and Background clearance
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Valid Tuberculosis clearance and every four years thereafter
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CPR/First Aid Certification within 45 days of employment and every two years thereafter
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Completion of mandatory training (videoin-person) within 6 weeks of employment and every year thereafter.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
NCSOTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We implement affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Supervisor: School Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Group: Certificated
Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent
