Teachers in Training

Teachers in Training receive valuable practical classroom experience, while receiving theoretical expertise through enrollment in a credentialing program (outside of Navigator). Teachers in Training supported and coached through the Navigator model will be prepared to transition into a classroom teacher role and deliver an exceptional educational experience to every child that walks through our doors.

Empowering Future Educators

Substitute Teach

  • Gain valuable hands-on experience by substitute teaching for students in grades TK-8: Lesson plans are delivered by a classroom teacher, while the Teacher in Training delivers lessons to the class and provides feedback to the 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

  • Employ 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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree and proof of enrollment in a Valid CA Teaching Credential Program

  • Proof of ‘pass’ on CBEST 2

  • Valid 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

What We Offer

  • A rewarding and meaningful professional career where you will directly influence the direction of student lives

  • A competitive compensation package including excellent salary, medical, and retirement benefits (STRS)

  • Leadership opportunities and career paths

  • Investment in teacher development; weekly coaching and feedback sessions for all educators

  • An exciting, evolving, collaborative work environment

  • Technology, including laptop, iPad, and a variety of other instructional technology tools