We are always looking to create a pool of the strongest possible candidates to choose from when positions become available. We will accept resumes and cover letters on an ongoing basis. Please take time to familarize yourself with our school, mission, and expectations for working at Life Academy before submitting your materials.
Life Academy's Mission:
Life Academy of Health and Bioscience strives to provide an up-close-and-personal connection with, and academically-rigorous education for a diverse cross-section of Oakland youth. Through authentic learning experiences and a health and bioscience focus, all students will become active, lifelong learners and positive participants in their community.
We address this through a major focus on:
- Literacy: This is not an option, but a right for ALL students.
- Cooperative and Project-Based Learning with a major emphasis on problem solving.
- Academic rigor and mastery in all subjects.
- Demonstration of mastery through authentic exhibition of skills, content knowledge, and habits.
- Extending learning beyond the school walls.
- Personalization to support strong relationships with students and families.
We're looking for people who are:
- Passionate about health and science and able to inspire our students
- Dedicated to Project Based Learning, Cooperative Learning, and promoting critical thinking in the classroom
- Dedicated to supporting literacy strategies in the classroom
- Enthusiastic about working with a diverse student body with a wide range of academic needs
- Committed to collaboration with other staff members, students, and families
- Willing to commit to personalization (working with students, teachers, and families)
- Committed to high standards while providing much-needed support to our students
- Willing to engage in inquiry and share work publicly as part of a professional learning community
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to:
Preston Thomas, Principal
Life Academy, 2101 35th Ave, Oakland CA 94601
Phone: (510) 534-0282
Fax: (510) 534-0283
