Navigator is seeking dedicated, passionate teachers who are driven to impact the lives of traditionally underserved students. Teachers in Training receive valuable practical classroom experience, while receiving theoretical expertise through enrollment in a credentialing program (outside of Navigator). Teachers in Training are supported and coached in the Navigator model, will be prepared to transition to a classroom teacher role and deliver an exceptional educational experience to every child that walks through our doors.

School Culture

• Invest in personal professional development by demonstrating a willingness to be coached during weekly coaching and feedback sessions
• Fully participate and contribute to all professional developments, coaching/feedback sessions, and other trainings
• Collaborate with school staff to increase effectiveness of teaching methods and instructional delivery
• Maintain high expectations for self and students at all times; commit to 100% student engagement
• Manage student behavior according to common Navigator practices

Substitute Teach

• Gain valuable hands on experience by substitute teaching for students in grades K-8: Lesson plans are delivered by classroom teacher, Teacher in Training delivers lessons to class & provides feedback to teacher on student academic and behavior progress
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives, including station rotation, whole class, small group, and individualized support

Small Group Instruction

• Strengthen skills in instructional delivery by leading small group instruction in center rotation model, guiding a group of 6-10 students in ELA and math content
• Assess and measure student progress through assessment of skills taught

• Bachelor’s Degree and proof of enrollment in a Valid CA Teaching Credential Program
• Proof of ‘pass’ on CBEST
• Vaid CA 30-day Teaching Credential
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus; Experience working with a diverse student body preferred
• Driven to obliterate the achievement gap by providing high quality education to every student that walks through our doors, regardless of any barriers they may have faced in the past
• Committed to evolving personal teaching practices and instructional delivery in order to best serve students
• Welcome change and thrive on growth in response to student needs
• Embrace challenges as opportunities; demonstrate perseverance and grit in the face of opposition