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Why teach at AXL?
AXL believes that all children – regardless of family income, ethnic and racial background, native language, or religious beliefs – deserve an outstanding public education. This means that every student gets the challenges and the supports he or she needs to thrive in college and to create their own futures.
Faculty enjoy a high degree of autonomy and flexibility in curriculum development and instruction. Faculty also enjoy a high degree of responsibility and transparency in ensuring students’ growth and learning.
AXL’s diversity invites creativity, innovation, tenacity, and open communication. Teachers work closely with families over multiple years to help students achieve academically and personally.
Teachers engage deeply in their content, collaborating on new intellectual and social challenges together. Professional development is intense, individually and collectively. Teachers work in grade level teams to plan, instruct, assess, and refine curriculum.
Salaries and benefits are competitive, and performance bonuses reward exceptional student growth. Leadership opportunities encourage professional growth and risk-taking.
What makes a great AXL teacher?
• Unyielding commitment to students’ learning: No limits, no excuses
• Unfailing sense of humor
• Success in working with families in a diverse and urban setting
• Ability to thrive in an intellectually demanding, startup environment
• Determination and willingness to reflect and improve one’s practice
How do AXL teachers make decisions?
Teachers make a countless number of decisions everyday. Being a member of the AXL community means we always put students first, using
AXL’s Theories of Action:
• If all AXL community members believe that everyone can learn, then all students achieve.
• If all AXL community members accept responsibility to provide opportunities for everyone to learn, then all students achieve.
• If all AXL community members actively support the school’s vision, then all students achieve.
• If all AXL community members maintain a sense of urgency, then all students achieve.
• If all AXL community members act with respect, responsibility, craftsmanship, stewardship, courage, and integrity in our relationship with each other, then all students achieve.
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