This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.
CalWest’s client school in the Greater Orange County Area seeks a Language & Literature Teacher to begin August 2025.
CalWest Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree and/or other educational requirements listed on the job description
- Requisite skills commensurate with the position
- A reasonable commuting distance to the CalWest client school, or a willingness to relocate
- Authorization to live and work in the United States
Client School Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in English from an accredited college or university.
- 3-5 years of experience teaching middle school preferred.
- Knowledge of Lucy Calkins is preferred.
- Committed to ongoing collaboration with colleagues, administrators, parents, and students.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external).
- Strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders of the school.
- Highly ethical team player.
- High energy, self-starter with ability to successfully prioritize and multi-task in an atmosphere in which time sensitive deadlines are the norm, as are interruption.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS office.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with grade-level and exploratory teachers to determine, develop and implement meaningful lessons that fulfill the requirements of the school’s curricular program.
- Prepare and implement a fully developed Middle School Language and Literature curriculum that is consistent with the IB Middle Years Programme.
- Assist in the selection of books and other instructional materials.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Ensure that the course of study is modified for multiple levels of academic ability and previous experience of students.
- Conduct ongoing evaluations of student achievement through formal and informal assessments.
- Maintain records of academic performance with online grade reporting and parent-teacher conferences, both regularly scheduled and as needed.
- Accurately account for student attendance.
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and members of the school community.
- Support the School and its mission.
- Other duties as required by the Head of Middle School.
Salary Range
$ 64,000 – $ 90,000
