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career opportunities
Chief Advancement Officer
The Chief Advancement Officer will develop, manage and refine LA Promise Fund’s multi-pronged fund development strategy that includes local and national foundations, corporations, individual giving and public development efforts, as well as special events. They will manage the Development team and its efforts. Development activities include…more info
ABE Laboratory Technician/ Site Coordinator(s)
Amgen Biotech Experience Los Angeles (ABE-LA), funded by the Amgen Foundation, is an innovative science education program that provides
teacher professional development, teaching materials, and research-grade equipment and supplies to secondary schools free of charge. LAPF & ABE are eager to fulfill this role for (2) specific Southern California sites: CSU Channel Islands and Fullerton College. more info
Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle School, Instructional Aide
The Instructional Aide will support students in the classroom, during individual and small group learning. They will work under the supervision of a certificated teacher in the classroom, and school leaders. Duties will include, but are not limited to; supervising students, assisting students in accessing content standards, facilitating small group instruction, providing individual assistance to students, delivering intervention and extended learning support, supporting English Learners and special needs students through differentiated grouping, and encouraging positive student behavior through the PBIS structure adopted by the school. The Intervention Instructional Aide will serve as a positive…more info
Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle School, Assistant Principal
The Assistant Principal’s primary responsibilities will be to develop and execute school-wide initiatives that promote positive school culture, encompassing attendance, PBIS and furthering socio-emotional learning. To learn more about Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle School, visit www.whynotms.org. A minimum of 5 years of successful full-time public school certificated service is required along with 5 years experience as a teacher/counselor in a K-12 public school program. more info
English Language Development Teacher
This position aims at serving the students of WNA MS and WNA HS by collaborating with fellow teachers, parents and the South LA community in efforts to increase content literacy through Integrated ELD Instruction specific to newcomers and students at lower language proficiency levels. Utilizing evidence based strategies and formalizing assessments like the ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessment for California), this teaching role will instill confidence in student English proficiency while valuing diverse cultures. more info
Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle School, Physical Education
WNA MS is committed to Common Core Standards and student assessment data. The PE teacher candidate must demonstrate positive communication skills among scholars, staff and families. Using data-driven techniques and Project-Based Learning framework, the PE candidate will explore research in the areas of physical activity, achievement, nutrition, sports and health awareness. more info
Director of Grant Management
This position reports to the President and/or Chief Advancement Officer to implement awareness and accountable systems for achieving requirements specified in grants. As well as maintaining the organization’s grant calendar, CRM and internal/external reporting, the Director of Grant Management will seek both unrestricted and restricted funding for LAPF and the Charter Schools. A minimum of 7 years development experience is required. more info
Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle School, Interim School Business Operations Manager
This temporary, full time position at WNA MS will report to Principal Justin Shahbaz and coordinate all school operations while interfacing with students, faculty, parents and administrators. While directly supervising the Office Coordinator and Attendance Clerk, the School Business Operations Manager will handle school bank deposits, substitute teacher tracking, supply inventory, among other duties. more info