Associate Teacher

Founded in 2004, Bullis Charter School offers a collaborative, experiential learning environment that emphasizes individual student growth. As a model of educational innovation, BCS inspires children, faculty and staff to reach beyond themselves to achieve full potential. Using a global perspective to teach about the interconnectedness of communities and their environments, the BCS program nurtures mutual respect, civic responsibility and a lifelong love of learning. 

We believe that…

• Risk-taking promotes growth.
• Individuals of positive character are essential for a thriving community.
• People and communities need to change, evolve, and grow in order to thrive.
• Learning has no boundaries.
• Each person has a unique capability, style, and desire for learning.
• Family and community influences significantly shape human development.
• The human spirit is nurtured by positive energy, happiness, and laughter.
• A community is created, sustained, and evolves through the choices its participants make.
• People challenge their personal and physical boundaries best in a supportive environment.
• Freedom fosters innovation.
• Ownership of decisions fosters commitment.
• Equal opportunity is necessary for all members of the community to reach their full potential.

Our commitment to our students and families…

• All students will be actively responsible for their learning and individual goals.
• All students will achieve academic success.
• All students will continue to discover and pursue individual talents and interests.
• All students will model the six character pillars.
• All students will become self-confident contributors to the global society and demonstrate understanding of the interconnectedness of people and their environment.

JOB SUMMARY:

In a multi-faceted instructional role, Associate Teachers balance collaborative instructional support with independent classroom leadership. This position is designed for educators to provide high-impact assistance to grade-level teams while maintaining the readiness to scale their impact as lead instructors. 

Under the mentorship of lead teachers, Associate Teachers refine their pedagogical skills by leading data-driven small-group interventions, co-planning inclusive curricula, facilitating formative assessments to drive student growth, and designing and delivering co-curriculars.

At the direction of the School Principal, Associate Teachers pivot from a support capacity to the primary internal successor for statutory leaves (such as medical, military, or administrative leave), allowing for a strategic response to meet the school’s staffing needs. Because Associate Teachers are deeply embedded in the school’s curriculum and culture, they are uniquely positioned to step in as the Temporary Teacher of Record for the duration of extended assignments. During extended assignments (30 days or more), Associate Teachers assume full ownership of the classroom overseeing lesson implementation, grading, and parent communication, to ensure instructional continuity and academic rigor remain uninterrupted.

Ultimately, this role provides excellent hands-on classroom experience, establishing a direct pipeline to a full lead Teacher position within one to two years.

Job Description: The Role of the BCS Educator

WHO YOU ARE:

• You are detail-oriented, hardworking, and can execute at a high level.
• You are a go-getter and ready to roll up your sleeves each day to support in new ways.
• You have a high EQ and recognize the importance of empathy and joy in our work.
• You build strong relationships and can be trusted by all stakeholders.
• You communicate clearly and effectively.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and can handle situations with tact and diplomacy.
• You have previous experience in an education setting (required).
• You have a BA/BS, and a valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with an EL Authorization or CLAD (required).

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US:

• 100% health care coverage options, including medical and dental.
• School holidays and additional time off throughout the year.
• Continual opportunities for professional development.
• A fun, kind, hardworking team.
• Salary of $77,108.
• This position is eligible for a stipend for extended coverage assignments.

Working Conditions:

• This position requires the ability to regularly stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, lift and carry objects (up to 30 lbs.), and sit throughout the workday, as needed to perform all teaching tasks and other job-related responsibilities. 

Employment offers are contingent on a valid work authorization, on verification per AB 2534 (including credential and work history review), First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, TB clearance completed within the last 60 days, and a cleared criminal background check.

Bullis Charter School (BCS), a TK-8 charter public school located in Los Altos, California, provides students and parents with an innovative, empowering and results-oriented public school choice. At BCS, our programs inspire children and staff to reach for their full potential in an environment that nurtures collaboration, mutual respect, civic responsibility and a lifelong love of learning. 

At BCS, we value diversity of all kinds, and aim to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where we have the ability to share and learn from each other.  We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice: Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.  Bullis Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, place of national origin, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or physical handicap in its employment practice.