This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.
CalWest’s Client School in the greater Los Angeles Area seeks a High School Humanities 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, History, Education, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Teaching credential and/or significant high school teaching experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success in teaching English and/or History at the high school level.
- Strong knowledge of best practices in writing instruction and literary analysis.
- Excellent communication, classroom management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to integrate Jewish cultural awareness into a general studies classroom in a respectful and inclusive manner.
Responsibilities
- English Instruction: Teach engaging and rigorous high school English courses with a focus on literature, writing, grammar, and analytical thinking.
- History Instruction: Teach one or more high school history courses (e.g., U.S. History, World History, Government) based on expertise and departmental needs.
- Curriculum Design: Develop and refine curriculum that aligns with state standards and supports the school’s academic vision.
- Differentiated Instruction: Use student-centered strategies and provide individualized support to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
- Assessment and Feedback: Implement varied assessments to monitor student progress and provide timely, meaningful feedback.
- Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues to align curriculum, share best practices, and contribute to a cohesive Humanities program.
- Classroom Culture: Create an inclusive, respectful, and engaging classroom that supports student growth and reflects the values of our Orthodox Jewish community.
Salary Range
$65,000 – $100,000