ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation byU.S. News & World Report,Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visitwww.LAalliance.org.

ROLE SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Principal and/or school Athletic Director, coach students in a specific sport during the established season.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Coach and instruct students in a sport, instruct students in the proper use of equipment and rules of the specific sport
Supervise students in the locker room, during practices, during athletic competitions, and on buses to and from athletic competitions
Maintain proper inventory and care of equipment and facilities
Assess student performance and make coaching decisions without regard to outside teen/youth affiliations. (For coaches who coach both at a school and for a private or community club/team)

THE STRONGEST CANDIDATE WILL

Believe. Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree.
Social Justice. Desire to be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission, integrating anti-racist, student-centered instruction, and working in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles.
Culture.Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
Expertise.Have strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom culture skills, and in-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholarly learning. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.
Mindset.Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their craft.
Relationship-Building. Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

H.S. Diploma

Experience

Related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge and ability to prevent injuries
Ability to teach and motivate middle school-aged students
Skills of the sport
Strategies and concepts in the sport
Rules of the sport
Policies of the school district that apply to athletics and student behavior
Exhibit positive leadership skills, good sportsmanship, and personal and professional integrity
Maintain good communication with the school administrators, other staff, and parents
Demonstrate good rapport with the coaches and staff of other schools and athletic officials
Organize, plan, and execute practices and game schedules promptly
Experience in teaching and coaching the sport

Typical Physical Demands

Requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, stretching some jumping.

Typical Mental Demands

Ability to give, receive, and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials, and articulate goals and action plans.

Working Conditions

Employees in this position will be required to:
Work indoors in the locker room, gymnasium, field, court, or track
Work outside of normal workdays and office hours to meet installation deadlines
Come in direct contact with Alliance staff, students, parents, and the public

BENEFITS

Health Insurance:Medical, dental, and vision plan options are covered at 100% of monthly premiums for individual employees and at least $1,000 per month towards medical family plan premiums.
Retirement:School staff, depending on role, may participate in the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) or California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
Paid Leave:Regular full-time 12-month employees accrue vacation at a rate of 10 hours/month, for a maximum of 180 hours in addition to 10 national holidays as well as a week for Spring Break and a week for Winter Break. Regular full-time 11-month employees receive five weeks of paid leave as part of the academic calendar, plus sick leave that accrues at one day per month.
Professional Development:At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support to staff.
Recognition: Provide special recognition to staff who demonstrate their dedication inside and beyond the school.

COMPENSATION

$22.63 - $26.13

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit an application. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor or support applicants on visas at this time or in the foreseeable future.

For current vacancies by location, please click here.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.

Champion Alliance’s Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate “college-ready” with pride in who they are.

This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way.
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team atJoinUs@laalliance.org.

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