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Five Keys Schools and Programs

<div><p><b>Mission Statement</b></p><p>
Through the use of social and restorative justice principles, Five Keys provides traditionally underserved communities the opportunity to improve their lives through a focus on the Five Keys: EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, RECOVERY, FAMILY, COMMUNITY.</p><p>
</p><p><b>Five Keys Overview</b></p><p>
Five Keys is a nonprofit organization that operates an extensive network of programs across California. With a presence in 14 counties and over 120 locations, Five Keys focuses on various initiatives aimed at empowering individuals and families to overcome poverty and inequity. The organization's programs encompass a wide range of services, including public charter schools, restorative justice programs in jails and prisons, shelters, permanent supportive housing, and the development of new housing and support programs. At Five Keys, the overarching objective is to uplift individuals and families by providing them with essential resources. This includes education, housing, employment, and the necessary tools to sustain their progress. By offering these fundamental elements, the organization aims to create positive and lasting change in communities, making them better places for everyone.</p><p>
</p><p><b>Our Core Competencies</b></p><p>
A well qualified candidate has the capacity to <b>communicate effectively</b>, <b>collaborate </b>with others while <b>building positive relationships</b>, demonstrates strong <b>problem solving skills</b>, has a <b>dynamic lea</b><b>rning mindset</b>, and remains committed to a <b>high level of cultural and social awareness. </b>A successful candidate will work well under pressure, observe appropriate boundaries and operate with a high degree of <b>emotional intelligence</b>.</p><p>
</p><p><b>What its </b><b><i>really</i></b><b> like to join our agency</b></p><p>
At Five Keys, culture matters. Culture is at the very core of everything we do and impact on a daily basis. Weve made a commitment to building an inclusive culture that seeks collaboration over hierarchy to create empowered work teams. We serve vulnerable populations daily and we strive to approach everyone with compassion, patience and a trauma informed approach. We choose to push past discomfort to have difficult conversations to impact the greater good. This allows us the opportunity to collaboratively create an inclusive culture and transform the world around us.</p><p>
</p><p><b>BENEFITS</b></p><p>
We offer very low monthly costs for medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with generous time off! Various pre-tax flexible spending accounts and retirement account 403(b) are available. We provide annual reimbursements up to $100 towards gym membership, smoking cessation, and weight loss programs. Annual athletic event participation and annual massages are reimbursed up to $50. Other Company-paid benefits, including free wellness-related apps, an Employee Assistance Program, and a comprehensive mental health care platform, are available to you and your dependents.</p><p>
</p><div><div><b>JOB SUMMARY</b></div></div><div><div>
The Teacher position reports to the Principal and is accountable for creating a learning and work environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking through an equity lens. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to providing direct teaching and instruction, grading assignments, customizing curriculum so its impactful for our unique student population, evaluating students progress, and planning educational activities. It will be vital to provide knowledge and instruction to students while also helping them develop their academic and life skill-sets that radiate throughout their lives post graduation.<br>
<br>
We are looking for someone who insists on maintaining a positive attitude and enjoys supporting a diverse group of people. If this job is for you, you are able to drive the students interest in education, in alignment with California's teaching standards.<br>
<br>
<i>This position supports multiple sites throughout the Five Keys Santa Clara Programs and Northern California Region. The scheduled hours vary from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm; the current schedule is 8:00 am - 3:30 pm. Temporarily for the 2025-2026 school year, this position will work 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week, with 195 working days annually. Based on the organization's needs, the schedule may change to the original: 6.5 hours per day, 32.5 hours per week, with 210 working days annually.
</i></div></div><p></p><div><div><b>JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></div></div><p>
</p><div><div><i>Essential Functions</i></div></div><ul><li><div>
Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in core curriculum that is captured in units of study and daily plans</div></li><li><div>
Engage in cycles of data-driven instruction to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs</div></li><li><div>
Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully include</div></li><li><div>
Provide individualized educational planning to ensure students meet their educational goal</div></li><li><div>
Maintain confidentiality when dealing with student and staff informatio</div></li><li><div>
Ensure staffing and coverage of classroom(s) in the event of illness or time of</div></li><li><div>
Abide by all Five Keys policies and procedures and adhere to partner guideline</div></li><li><div>
Maintain effective working relationships with our partner</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students of all ages, from diverse cultural, economic and ability background</div></li><li><div>
Ability to interact with students using a trauma informed approac</div></li><li><div>
Other duties as assigned</div></li></ul><div><div><i>
Instruction</i></div></div><ul><li><div>
Teaches CCSS-aligned courses in their subject area, such as science, biology, English, social studies, mathematics, fine arts and other relevant elective</div></li><li><div>
Use a trauma-informed approach to support and encourage students to succeed and adjust teaching strategies as neede</div></li><li><div>
Maintain classroom management to ensure a safe learning spac</div></li><li><div>
Instruct students using a hybrid learning approac</div></li><li><div>
Introduce fresh ideas, ability to differentiate lessons, and utilize effective teaching strategies for both online education and in-person instruction to support student success, while adhering to common core standard</div></li><li><div>
Adapt teaching pedagogy to meet the needs of our diverse student populatio</div></li><li><div>
Provide instruction to students in a variety of different settings including but not limited to, one-on-one, small group, and whole class</div></li></ul><div><div><i>
Assessment</i></div></div><ul><li><div>
Maintain systems of compliance to ensure student records are updated on time and in accordance to state and school standard</div></li><li><div>
Support students with accelerated learning outcomes including maintaining progress reports for students monthl</div></li><li><div>
Utilize, collect, and analyze rigorous, student-engaged assessments, both formative and summative, to identify and address students areas of growth and mastery of learning objectives</div></li></ul><div><div><i>
School Culture</i></div></div><ul><li><div>
Commit to doing and being your best, and to growing your skills as professionals and as individual</div></li><li><div>
Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities that may exceed the regular school day, hours vary depending on sit</div></li><li><div>
Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamilia</div></li><li><div>
Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes happe</div></li><li><div>
Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection, owning good and bad outcome</div></li><li><div>
Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedbac</div></li><li><div>
Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff cultur</div></li><li><div>
Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support</div></li></ul><div><div><i>
Student and Parent Partnership</i></div></div><ul><li><div>
Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their student's first teache</div></li><li><div>
Build authentic relationships with families that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student succes</div></li><li><div>
Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each student's successes and challenges</div></li></ul><p>
</p><div><div><b>KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS</b></div></div><p>
</p><ul><li><div>Knowledge of trauma informed practices in educatio</div></li><li><div>
Effective methodology and techniques to ensure students are successful and graduat</div></li><li><div>
Basic technology knowledge and willingness to learn new IT systems and software</div></li></ul><p>
</p><div><div><b>EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE</b></div></div><p>
</p><ul><li><div>Previous teaching experience preferre</div></li><li><div>
Must have a valid K-12 California Teaching Credential to be eligible for employment (preliminary or clear, will consider intern), such as</div><ul><li><div>
PREFERRED: Single Subject K-12 Credential</div></li><li><div>
ACCEPTABLE: Multiple Subject Credential</div></li><li><div>
NOT ACCEPTABLE: CTE, Adult Education, Emergency or Substitute Credentials/Permits</div></li></ul></li></ul><p>
</p><div><div><b>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</b></div></div><p>
</p><ul><li><div>Must wear provided PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and adhere to all safety guidelines and requirements, when neede</div></li><li><div>
Moderate to extensive degree of physical and emotional stamin</div></li><li><div>
Travel to multiple sites may be require</div></li><li><div>
Frequent and prolonged standing, walking, and sittin</div></li><li><div>
Frequent talking and hearing conversation</div></li><li><div>
Occasional reaching with hands and arm</div></li><li><div>
Occasionally lifting up to 25 lb</div></li><li><div>
Ability to follow oral directions in emergency situations</div></li></ul><p>
</p><div><div><b>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS</b></div></div><p>
</p><div><div>This position is contingent upon:</div></div><ul><li><div>
Satisfactory results of a Live Scan (criminal background investigation</div></li><li><div>
Successfully obtaining jail clearance for positions working in county jails or probation location</div></li><li><div>
Submitting proof of clear TB results. Results dated within 60 days prior to hire date are acceptable</div></li></ul><p>
</p><div><div><b>WORK ENVIRONMENT</b></div></div><p>
</p><ul><li><div>Must be willing and able to travel state-wide to various locations or meetings as neede</div></li><li><div>
Moderate to high noise leve</div></li><li><div>
Work environment varies from site to sit</div></li><li><div>
Some personal safety risk working in underserved communities</div></li></ul><p>
</p><div><div><b>GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES</b></div></div><p>
</p><div><div>At Five Keys, we understand that when our employees grow, the agency has a greater capacity to thrive and accomplish its mission. It is for this reason that we remain committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for all of our employees. These include but are not limited to: conferences, staff development training, and coaching plans that allow incumbents to grow into new positions within and across programs within the agency (i.e., programs, schools, housing).</div></div></div>

Teacher

<div><p><b>Mission Statement</b></p><p>
Through the use of social and restorative justice principles, Five Keys provides traditionally underserved communities the opportunity to improve their lives through a focus on the Five Keys: EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, RECOVERY, FAMILY, COMMUNITY.</p><p>
</p><p><b>Five Keys Overview</b></p><p>
Five Keys is a nonprofit organization that operates an extensive network of programs across California. With a presence in 14 counties and over 120 locations, Five Keys focuses on various initiatives aimed at empowering individuals and families to overcome poverty and inequity. The organization's programs encompass a wide range of services, including public charter schools, restorative justice programs in jails and prisons, shelters, permanent supportive housing, and the development of new housing and support programs. At Five Keys, the overarching objective is to uplift individuals and families by providing them with essential resources. This includes education, housing, employment, and the necessary tools to sustain their progress. By offering these fundamental elements, the organization aims to create positive and lasting change in communities, making them better places for everyone.</p><p>
</p><p><b>Our Core Competencies</b></p><p>
A well qualified candidate has the capacity to <b>communicate effectively</b>, <b>collaborate </b>with others while <b>building positive relationships</b>, demonstrates strong <b>problem solving skills</b>, has a <b>dynamic lea</b><b>rning mindset</b>, and remains committed to a <b>high level of cultural and social awareness. </b>A successful candidate will work well under pressure, observe appropriate boundaries and operate with a high degree of <b>emotional intelligence</b>.</p><p>
</p><p><b>What its </b><b><i>really</i></b><b> like to join our agency</b></p><p>
At Five Keys, culture matters. Culture is at the very core of everything we do and impact on a daily basis. Weve made a commitment to building an inclusive culture that seeks collaboration over hierarchy to create empowered work teams. We serve vulnerable populations daily and we strive to approach everyone with compassion, patience and a trauma informed approach. We choose to push past discomfort to have difficult conversations to impact the greater good. This allows us the opportunity to collaboratively create an inclusive culture and transform the world around us.</p><p>
</p><p><b>BENEFITS</b></p><p>
We offer very low monthly costs for medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with generous time off! Various pre-tax flexible spending accounts and retirement account 403(b) are available. We provide annual reimbursements up to $100 towards gym membership, smoking cessation, and weight loss programs. Annual athletic event participation and annual massages are reimbursed up to $50. Other Company-paid benefits, including free wellness-related apps, an Employee Assistance Program, and a comprehensive mental health care platform, are available to you and your dependents.</p><p>
</p><div><div><b>JOB SUMMARY</b></div></div><div><div>
The Teacher position reports to the Principal and is accountable for creating a learning and work environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking through an equity lens. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to providing direct teaching and instruction, grading assignments, customizing curriculum so its impactful for our unique student population, evaluating students progress, and planning educational activities. It will be vital to provide knowledge and instruction to students while also helping them develop their academic and life skill-sets that radiate throughout their lives post graduation.<br>
<br>
We are looking for someone who insists on maintaining a positive attitude and enjoys supporting a diverse group of people. If this job is for you, you are able to drive the students interest in education, in alignment with California's teaching standards.<br>
<br>
<i>This position supports multiple sites throughout the Five Keys San Francisco Academic Programs and Northern California Region. The scheduled hours vary from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm; the current schedule is 8:00 am - 3:30 pm. Temporarily for the 2025-2026 school year, this position will work 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week, with 195 working days annually. Based on the organization's needs, the schedule may change to the original: 6.5 hours per day, 32.5 hours per week, with 210 working days annually.
</i></div></div><p></p><div><div><b>JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></div></div><div><div><i>
Essential Functions</i></div></div><ul><li><div>
Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in core curriculum that is captured in units of study and daily plans</div></li><li><div>
Engage in cycles of data-driven instruction to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs</div></li><li><div>
Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully include</div></li><li><div>
Provide individualized educational planning to ensure students meet their educational goal</div></li><li><div>
Maintain confidentiality when dealing with student and staff informatio</div></li><li><div>
Ensure staffing and coverage of classroom(s) in the event of illness or time of</div></li><li><div>
Abide by all Five Keys policies and procedures and adhere to partner guideline</div></li><li><div>
Maintain effective working relationships with our partner</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students of all ages, from diverse cultural, economic and ability background</div></li><li><div>
Ability to interact with students using a trauma informed approac</div></li><li><div>
Other duties as assigned</div></li></ul><div><div><i>
Instruction</i></div></div><ul><li><div>
Teaches CCSS-aligned courses in their subject area, such as science, biology, English, social studies, mathematics, fine arts and other relevant elective</div></li><li><div>
Use a trauma-informed approach to support and encourage students to succeed and adjust teaching strategies as neede</div></li><li><div>
Maintain classroom management to ensure a safe learning spac</div></li><li><div>
Instruct students using a hybrid learning approac</div></li><li><div>
Introduce fresh ideas, ability to differentiate lessons, and utilize effective teaching strategies for both online education and in-person instruction to support student success, while adhering to common core standard</div></li><li><div>
Adapt teaching pedagogy to meet the needs of our diverse student populatio</div></li><li><div>
Provide instruction to students in a variety of different settings including but not limited to, one-on-one, small group, and whole class</div></li></ul><div><div><i>
Assessment</i></div></div><ul><li><div>
Maintain systems of compliance to ensure student records are updated on time and in accordance to state and school standard</div></li><li><div>
Support students with accelerated learning outcomes including maintaining progress reports for students monthl</div></li><li><div>
Utilize, collect, and analyze rigorous, student-engaged assessments, both formative and summative, to identify and address students areas of growth and mastery of learning objectives</div></li></ul><div><div><i>
School Culture</i></div></div><ul><li><div>
Commit to doing and being your best, and to growing your skills as professionals and as individual</div></li><li><div>
Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities that may exceed the regular school day, hours vary depending on sit</div></li><li><div>
Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamilia</div></li><li><div>
Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes happe</div></li><li><div>
Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection, owning good and bad outcome</div></li><li><div>
Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedbac</div></li><li><div>
Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff cultur</div></li><li><div>
Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support</div></li></ul><div><div><i>
Student and Parent Partnership</i></div></div><ul><li><div>
Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their student's first teache</div></li><li><div>
Build authentic relationships with families that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student succes</div></li><li><div>
Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each student's successes and challenges</div></li></ul><p>
</p><div><div><b>KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS</b></div></div><p>
</p><ul><li><div>Knowledge of trauma informed practices in educatio</div></li><li><div>
Effective methodology and techniques to ensure students are successful and graduat</div></li><li><div>
Basic technology knowledge and willingness to learn new IT systems and software</div></li></ul><p>
</p><div><div><b>EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE</b></div></div><p>
</p><ul><li><div>Previous teaching experience preferre</div></li><li><div>
Must have a valid K-12 California Teaching Credential to be eligible for employment (preliminary or clear, will consider intern), such as</div><ul><li><div>
PREFERRED: Single Subject K-12 Credential</div></li><li><div>
ACCEPTABLE: Multiple Subject Credential</div></li><li><div>
NOT ACCEPTABLE: CTE, Adult Education, Emergency or Substitute Credentials/Permits</div></li></ul></li></ul><p>
</p><div><div><b>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</b></div></div><p>
</p><ul><li><div>Must wear provided PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and adhere to all safety guidelines and requirements, when neede</div></li><li><div>
Moderate to extensive degree of physical and emotional stamin</div></li><li><div>
Travel to multiple sites may be require</div></li><li><div>
Frequent and prolonged standing, walking, and sittin</div></li><li><div>
Frequent talking and hearing conversation</div></li><li><div>
Occasional reaching with hands and arm</div></li><li><div>
Occasionally lifting up to 25 lb</div></li><li><div>
Ability to follow oral directions in emergency situations</div></li></ul><p>
</p><div><div><b>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS</b></div></div><p>
</p><div><div>This position is contingent upon:</div></div><ul><li><div>
Satisfactory results of a Live Scan (criminal background investigation</div></li><li><div>
Successfully obtaining jail clearance for positions working in county jails or probation location</div></li><li><div>
Submitting proof of clear TB results. Results dated within 60 days prior to hire date are acceptable</div></li></ul><p>
</p><div><div><b>WORK ENVIRONMENT</b></div></div><p>
</p><ul><li><div>Must be willing and able to travel state-wide to various locations or meetings as neede</div></li><li><div>
Moderate to high noise leve</div></li><li><div>
Work environment varies from site to sit</div></li><li><div>
Some personal safety risk working in underserved communities</div></li></ul><p>
</p><div><div><b>GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES</b></div></div><p>
</p><div><div>At Five Keys, we understand that when our employees grow, the agency has a greater capacity to thrive and accomplish its mission. It is for this reason that we remain committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for all of our employees. These include but are not limited to: conferences, staff development training, and coaching plans that allow incumbents to grow into new positions within and across programs within the agency (i.e., programs, schools, housing).</div></div></div>

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