2026-2027 7th/8th Math Teacher

About Fortune School of Education

Fortune School of Education is a mission-driven network of tuition-free public charter schools (TK–12), non-profit preschools, and teacher preparation programs accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

We prepare students for college starting in preschool and are committed to closing the African American achievement gap in Sacramento and San Bernardino Counties.

Our Mission: 

Graduate high-achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship.

Our Approach: 

The Five Pillars — High Expectations, Choice & Commitment, More Time, Focus on Results, and Citizenship — guide everything we do.

The Role

As a Math Teacher at Fortune School, you’ll inspire students to see math as a tool for success in college and beyond. You’ll provide a rigorous, engaging instructional program in a small-school environment where every student feels known, valued, and expected to achieve at high levels.

• Develop and implement lessons aligned with California State Standards.
• Use assessment data to refine instruction and support diverse learners.
• Foster a positive classroom culture where every student is motivated and engaged.

• Partner with colleagues to share best practices and strengthen instruction.
• Participate in professional development and work with lead teachers, principals, and instructional coaches.
• Take on leadership opportunities that contribute to school growth.

• Communicate regularly with families about student progress.
• Build partnerships with parents/guardians to support student learning.

• Identify and support at-risk students through interventions.
• Collaborate with staff and community partners to ensure student needs are met.

• Experienced in assessment, emphasizing student achievement as the primary outcome of schooling. 
• Systematically assesses and monitors student progress using objective and verifiable information whenever possible. 
• Works with principal to systematically identify and respond to at risk students
• Makes referrals to appropriate community agencies when needed. 
• Provides meaningful information to parents / guardians and others regarding student progress. 
• Maintains policies and practices for grading, reporting, and promoting. 
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles. 
• Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks and assessments. 
• Ability and willingness to implement Fortune School Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices. 
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data. 
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, community, and stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Valid California Teaching Credential - Single Subject Math credential required. 
• Appropriate certification for teaching English Language Learners
• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred. 

• Office environment: constant interruptions.
• Outdoor environment: driving a personal vehicle to conduct work; visit school sites; travel to other organizations and companies; meetings and workshops

• Hearing and speaking to conduct group training; exchange information in person, electronically, and on the telephone. 
• Ability to read printed material and computer screens. 
• Ability to hear and comprehend speech at normal volumes. 
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment. 
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies. 
• Ability to climb stairs, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.  Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds. 
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

Fortune School of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.