Are you a creative whose ideas seem too revolutionary for the public school classroom?Do you want to show your scholars how to soar but administration keeps clipping your wings? Do you believe learning can be fun without missing the goal? Has your melanin been treated as a hinderance instead of a superpower?

We are a learning community interested in providing a unique approach to K-8 learning for traditional Homeschooling and Charter-based Homeschooling families. We are currently seeking and recruiting teaching staff to work with our families in their academic journey. We at Empowered Minds C C or EMC² , believe that learning is a life-long journey. We encourage the entire family to engage in the learning experience with their enrolled scholar(s). Parent involvement is not only welcomed, it is encouraged. It is our goal and desire to empower young scholars and their families with an undying desire to learn. At EMC² we emphasize application as well as relevance. Each day focuses on at least one discipline and includes: a project-based activity, concept dissection by a qualified instructor, features concept presentation (that caters to multiple  learning styles), physical activity and life skills. Scholars are simultaneously taught self-management as they immerse themselves in the learning of the day. EMC² presents academic concepts in a fun and stimulating way through relationships and project-based learning assignments. Most projects will incorporate age appropriate societal impact discussions. This technique inspires strengths such as teamwork, cooperation, goal orientation, mindfulness, independence, self-empowerment and social responsibility to name a few. We are seeking enthusiastic, energetic, passionate staff who love Science, Math & children. We seek passionate professionals who can breathe life and excitement into their teaching. Successful candidates will be pursuing a career in Education and be versed in providing education in the many learning styles of children. Please read on for other characteristics of a qualified candidate. 

A teaching credential is not required for this position. First Aid/CPR training is a plus but also not required. Candidates MUST be fingerprinted, clear a background check and offer reliable references. We are seeking Interested parties in strong command of the following: 

• Must love working with a variety of children (particularly middle school) and have a passion for teaching Commitment to each scholars’ success 
• Ability to create a sense of community among the scholars 
• Ability to connect and develop appropriate relationships with the scholars 
• Understand cognitive, social and emotional development of the scholars
• Ability to interact well with families, children, staff and community 
• Understand and cater to multiple learning styles, 
• Strong communications skills in English, 
• Be able to model a lifelong learner, 
• Be very creative, and flexible 
• Have a general understanding of Homeschooling culture 
• Have strong classroom management skills 
• Understand “child empowerment” 
• Must be able to follow directions 
• Strong work ethic 
• Be mindful & willing to assist 
• Willing to keep up to date on modern learning strategies and technology 
• Ability to generate exciting and motivating, easy to follow, lesson plans
• Be organized & detail oriented 
• Willing to work through growing pains of a new organization

 Fingerprint search fees may be reimbursed after hire.*

Application Process is as follows: Interested, well qualified candidates submit an inquiring email with 1-page bio, cover letter and resume’ with four (4) references (1 professional, 1 supervisor, 1 family, and 1 friend). Promising candidates will be contacted for an initial interview. Top candidates will be invited to a second and group interview. Candidates who show impressive and exceptional techniques will be asked to undergo fingerprints and background screening. Once clearance is received a start date will be announced.. This positio is for the upcoming school year. We are  in Long Beach.

Our weekly work schedule is  Monday 9 am - 12 noon and Tuesday – Thursday 8:00 am-3:30 pm with a half hour lunch. Our compensation is based on education & experience. 

No phone calls at this time. Please use the email address provided. Please add Teaching Position to the subject line. 

Thank you and good luck! Job Type: Part-time Salary: $17.00 to $19.00 /hour Work Remotely? No; unless during meetings only.

*certain restrictions and qualifications apply