Albuquerque Public Schools
9th Grade Service-Learning Teacher
South Valley Academy is currently seeking to fill their open 9th Grade Service Learning Teacher position.
Are you passionate about combining education with community impact? Do you believe in the power of service learning to inspire and empower students? We're seeking a dynamic Service Learning Teacher to join our dedicated team! As a Service Learning Teacher, you will:
- Develop and implement a service learning curriculum aligned with academic standards.
-Support College and Career exploration and experiences.
- Cultivate partnerships with local organizations and community members to create meaningful service projects.
- Facilitate engaging classroom discussions and reflection activities to deepen students' understanding of social issues.
-Mentor students as they plan, execute, and evaluate service projects that address real-world challenges.
-Assess student learning and growth through a combination of academic assessments and reflection activities.
-Collaborate with fellow educators to integrate service learning across disciplines and grade levels.
The Service Learning Department will work collaboratively to provide students with transformative learning experiences through college and career exploration, community involvement, community-based research, and project implementation. This program is grounded in college and career exploration, critical social justice principles, and service learning teachers should have a well-developed social justice framework that embraces anti-racist, anti-oppression values. Service Learning at SVA strives to support students in identifying and speaking back against the systems of oppression that impact them and their communities, while developing practical real-world skills and knowledge
Required Skills
-Applicants must be licensed through the New Mexico Public Education Department in addition to having the appropriate endorsement(s), if applicable, in each subject area.
-Ability to pass a background check
-Commitment to serving English Language Learners
-Commitment to inclusion and educational equity
-Teachers are also advisors at SVA, and candidates with experience building relationships with students and serving as advisors are encouraged to apply
Benefit Information
Application Process
For more information on SVA, please check out our website at southvalleyacademy.org If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@southvalleyacademy.org
Contact Information
Barbara Rivera, Office Manager, Email: jobs@southvalleyacademy.org