[2026-2027] Middle School Teacher Pool at Yu Ming Charter School

2026-2027 Middle School Teacher PoolYu Ming Charter School seeks dynamic innovative and experienced educators to join our team committed to nurturing lifelong learners who are bilingual bicultural and able to create change in their own lives and in our community. We seek teachers that are excited by the possibility of transforming the traditional model of education to be learner-centered through personalized and project based learning that cultivates both the cognitive and social emotional skills our students need to thrive in school and beyond. Yu Ming teachers are leaders that thrive on exploration collaboration and seek to continuously learn and grow as individuals and team members.ABOUT YU MING CHARTER SCHOOLYu Ming Charter School is a non-profit tuition-free network of public schools located in Oakland and San Leandro and open to all residents of California. As a leader in Mandarin Immersion education our mission is to nurture our inclusive and diverse community to become empowered engaged and outstanding global citizens. We currently serve 1060 students across three campuses and continue to grow our enrollment each year. Our intentionally diverse student body comes from many racial ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds representing 70 zip codes across the Bay Area and 29 home languages. Founded in 2011 Yu Ming is the first Mandarin immersion public charter school in the state.We believe every child regardless of their background or zip code deserves a free high-quality education that prepares them today to succeed tomorrow. Ranked the #7 Elementary School and the #2 Elementary Charter School in California by U.S. News Yu Ming is a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and a 2020 and 2023 California Distinguished School. Yu Mings future-forward model prepares young people to succeed and thrive in an interconnected and multicultural world through personalized and rigorous learning experiences active student agency whole child and community focus and multilingual education. As a result our students far outperform their peers in the district county and state regardless of socio-economic status race language background and learning differences. We are closing the opportunity gap for our historically underserved students every day. To learn more about our innovative school visit our website.RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and implement Common Core State Standards-aligned units of study and lessons that build and integrate rigorous hands-on inquiry-based and student-centered learning experiencesPersonalize learning by teaching effectively to the diversity of students in the classroom and ensuring student mastery of academic skillsAssess and analyze student achievement using a variety of means to collect and report on data make strategic planning decisions and tailor instruction to meet individual student needsUse educational technology to support instruction develop and deliver content and skill benchmarks organize instructional materials and track student progressEstablish a strong classroom culture for learning that is positive inclusive restorative and contributes to the broader school communityProvide access and results for all students (i.e. above and below grade level with IEPs English Learners) and integrate needed differentiation interventions accommodations and extensionsActively collaborate with all colleagues contribute pedagogical knowledge and expertise and provide shared stewardship of the schoolPlan and pursue a program of personal professional growth and participate in both internal and external professional development activitiesBuild meaningful relationships and communicate effectively with students families colleagues and other school stakeholdersMaintain a high-level of professionalism including meeting deadlines and commitments to self and the communityServe as an Advisory teacher to a grade level cohort of students acting as the primary trusted adult and family liaison and supporting students in community building character development and academic progress monitoringMay participate in summer program teaching or professional learning or curriculum developmentQUALIFICATIONSB.A. or B.S.Appropriate California Credential (or transferable out of state equivalency)PreferredM.A. or M.S. in Education or Subject AreaThree years experience teaching in relevant grade(s) or subjectExperience with Google apps and other educational technologyExperience with one or more of the following: project-based learning social-emotional learning personalized learning service learning interdisciplinary curriculumUnderstanding of the Common Core State StandardsSuperb interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of students colleagues and familiesFlexibility and adaptability to change; ability to work in a dynamic creative and start-up learning environmentDriven adult learner dedicated to his or her own professional growth including learning new and innovative teaching practicesMaturity humility strong work ethic sense of humor and a solutions-oriented attitudeTIME COMMITMENT180-day school year 8 student-free professional development days for collaboration with colleagues. Common building hours are 8:00am-3:30pm Monday 8:00am-4pm Tuesday-Friday.SALARY AND BENEFITSYu Ming offers a generous salary and benefits package which includes:Placement on the Yu Ming Charter School Salary Table based on years of experience and highest degree earned with up to 12 years of experience recognized.An additional $5000 stipend for National Board Certification.100% of Medical Dental and Vision Insurance covered by the school (depending on the selected plan).Free Access to an Employee Assistance Program offering a variety of services including counseling and legal aid.Participation in CalStrs Retirement System11 Sick days per full time employee per school year.TO APPLYInterested candidates should apply at submission screening and initial phone interviews will be completed on a rolling basis.Yu Ming Charter School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Integration,Advocacy,Animation,Back Office Support,Bid Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 61623 - 98293