High Impact Teacher - Middle School Science

ICEF Public Schools is actively recruiting dynamic educators to serve as High-Impact Teachers (HIT) at ICEF View Park High School, delivering exceptional classroom instruction in various subjects while serving as teacher leaders across ICEF’s multi-school network. With unparalleled compensation and benefits, plus extended professional development, this is an opportunity for educators to have a profound impact on the charter school model and redefine the vision of success in public school education.

As the driving force behind innovative model classroom instruction, these HIT instructors will refine cutting-edge teaching methodologies, including personalized learning and data-driven instruction, allowing other educators to observe their teaching practices for observation and mentorship.

In the target academic area of Science, the HIT instructor will deliver a high-quality, rigorous curriculum in a student-centered, inquiry-based environment, using formative and summative assessment data to drive instructional decision-making and student growth.

High Quality Instruction

• Serve as models of instructional excellence for teachers across the network.
• Deliver high-quality instruction aligned with ICEF’s academic vision and curriculum.
• Plan and implement engaging lessons that drive measurable student outcomes.
• Use data to inform instruction and differentiate learning experiences.
• Lead pilot programs and innovation projects to improve student achievement.

High-Impact Tutoring

• Lead an after-school tutoring program tailored to individual student needs.
• Utilize structured lesson plans and instructional strategies to accelerate student learning.

• Work with both assigned students and students from other classrooms as needed.

Professional Development & Coaching

• Participate in weekly coaching meetings for professional growth.
• Review materials from professional development sessions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school leadership to improve teaching strategies and student engagement.
• Serve as a resource for fellow educators seeking to improve instructional practices.

Qualifications - Required

• Minimum of 2 years of full-time teaching experience with a strong track record of student achievement (application will require documented evidence of student growth and achievement)
• Experience in urban education or high-performing charter schools.
• Valid Single Subject Science Teaching Credential in Biological Sciences (or willingness to obtain one).
• Bachelor’s degree
• Passion for educational innovation and teacher leadership.
• Strong data-analysis skills, with the ability to use student performance data to drive instruction.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field.
• Training in instructional coaching models or teacher development programs.
• Experience with project-based learning, culturally responsive teaching, and blended learning models.

Why Join ICEF as an HIT Instructor?

• Base teacher salary ($68,000 -$102,000) + $25,000 HIT Instructor Stipend
• Fast-tracked opportunities to instructional coaching, curriculum leadership, and school leadership roles.
• Annual $2,500 Classroom Innovation Fund to support creative teaching strategies.

Exclusive Professional Development

• Participate in Summer Institute with specialized training, coaching, and leadership development.
• Ongoing 1:1 mentorship and coaching with expert educators.
• Priority access to leadership training programs within ICEF.

Application Process

Qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. The extended applicant process will also include a performance task, interview panel, and a live teaching model lesson.

About ICEF Public Schools

For 25 years, ICEF Public Schools has served communities in the South Los Angeles area. A non-profit charter school network, ICEF operates seven high-quality, tuition-free, public charter elementary, middle, and high schools serving over 2,000 TK-12 scholars, with a nearly 100% majority of African American and Latino students. ICEF's mission is to educate and empower courageous leaders to pursue their full potential in college, career, and life by providing a community that honors each student's unique identity, fosters academic excellence, nurtures healthy minds, and inspires critical thinkers.