The Charter School of Morgan Hill was started by a group of parents and educators who shared a common vision. They believed that by partnering staff, students, parents and community it would be possible to create a unique, challenging and individualized learning environment with high academic expectations. The mission of the Charter School of Morgan Hill is to develop lifelong learners prepared to be innovative participants in the global community through strong family involvement, community interaction and project-based learning.

The school is committed to the following:

• Developing K-8 students who are self-motivated, self-disciplined and socially responsible
• Applying academic learning to real-life activities through project-oriented programs
• Providing advanced opportunities in science, technology, languages and the arts
• Building programs that foster thinking which is original, critical, collaborative and reflective
• Respecting diversity and whole child development - cognitive, emotional, social and physical

The Charter School of Morgan Hill serves K-8th grade. It is operated by a nonprofit corporation which is governed by a seven-member volunteer Board of Directors working in collaboration with the parents and staff to ensure that the school meets its charter mandates. The Launch Team for this school consisted of educators, parents, community representatives, and business leaders and includes approximately forty active and skilled volunteers working on well-organized committees. The Charter School of Morgan Hill opened its doors for the first time on August 29th, 2001 with 2 classes each in grades K-1, and 1 class each for grades 2-6. Grade 7 was added the following year, and grade 8 the next. Because this is a public school, admission is open to any student in the state with preference given to students residing in the Morgan Hill Unified School District attendance area. The school is located just north of Morgan Hill at the old Encinal School site at 9570 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, California. There are more than 350 students enrolled in the 2004-2005 school year.

The Charter School of Morgan Hill is looking for talented, dynamic and innovative educators. We are currently accepting applications for substitute teachers in grades K - 8 for the 2004-2005 school year.

• Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards and the additional specific grade-by-grade learning standards set forth in the charter
• Develop lesson plans that support project based learning (staff development training will be given in this area)
• Address individual needs of students through long and short term planning
• Prepare students adequately for all required assessments
• Evaluate students' progress on a continuous basis
• Prepare individual student achievement reports for parents
• Provide an inviting, exciting, innovative, and challenging learning environment
• Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management
• Involve families in the education process
• Work effectively with parent volunteers
• Collaborate with other staff members to create meaningful community learning opportunities and community-based partnerships
• Participate in staff development programs
• Work with other staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere
• Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal

Substitute teachers earn $140/full day, $75/half day

Application procedure

Please submit:

• Cover letter
• Completed application form
• Completed essay questions at the end of this job posting
• Resume, and three recent letters of recommendation
• Copy of the required credential or affidavit of CBEST completion
• Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until filled