Middle School Core Teacher

Job Details

Job Location
21st Street Campus - SANTA MONICA, CA

Position Type
Full Time

Salary Range
$75,000.00 - $127,000.00 Salary

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop, plan, and implement lesson plans and interactive assignments that align with the Core curriculum, as well as the school's mission, goals, and values
• Guide and support students in using learning materials and technology effectively
• Foster students' creative and analytical thinking to enhance their learning experience
• Possess a strong command of subject matter knowledge and effective pedagogical methods
• Work collaboratively with the Core teaching team while also demonstrating the ability to work independently
• Create a stimulating, organized, and inclusive learning environment that supports a diverse range of learning styles
• Continuously develop, adapt, and update the curriculum to meet the evolving needs of students
• Use a variety of assessment styles to evaluate student progress and engagement

Basic Faculty Expectations:

All faculty members are expected to:

• Embrace and embody the school's mission
• Model lifelong learning and actively engage in professional development
• Collaborate with colleagues, students, and parents to foster a supportive middle school community
• Understand and respond to the developmental needs of middle school students
• Advocate for students' growth, independence, and identity-building in the middle school years
• Work effectively with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree (BA) required; Master's degree (MA) preferred
• Experience: 3-5+ years of Middle School teaching experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive and professional relationships with students, parents, staff, and faculty
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in integrating technology into the classroom to enhance student learning