This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.
CalWest client school in the Oakland area seeks a Middle School History 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 of Arts
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ middle school classroom teaching experience
- Natural rapport with children and effective classroom management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity
- Commitment to adhering to our policies and procedures
- Experience using technology to support teaching and learning, including Google Classroom (preferred)
- Teaching credential or Masters’ Degree (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Design and implement an appropriate Middle School History curriculum consistent with our philosophy, including differentiated and data-driven instruction
- Serve as an advisor to a group of 10-15 students, supporting their overall growth and development
- Establish a safe and inclusive environment for all students
- Collaborate with teachers in other Middle School grades and Specialist teachers
- Collaborate with Learning Services, Counselor, Middle School Deans and outside professionals to assess and support students displaying academic or behavior difficulties including attendance at regular student support meetings
- Communicate student achievements through written progress reports at designated grading periods
- Hold formal student/teacher/guardian conferences twice a year for each student, and any other conferences that may be needed
- Use available technology to supplement learning experiences
- Organize the classroom space, manage materials, and adhere to supplies budget
- Plan field trips and classroom events
- Maintain regular communication with parents & guardians regarding student individual and group progress
- Maintain confidential student records and keep accurate documentation of student behavior and progress
- Supervise assigned recess and lunch duties
- Attend regular faculty and staff meetings, along with School-wide events such as in-services, prospective student events and Back to School Night
- Actively participate in the evaluation process regarding school programs and professional growth, the selection of curriculum and scheduling of school activities, etc.
- Actively participate in the testing and evaluation process for current and prospective students
- Attend the Middle School Outdoor Education overnight trip
- Facilitate activities during the daily community activity period including study hall, electives and homeroom/advisory
- Other duties as assigned
- This is a full-time position, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays), Monday-Friday, beginning August 2025.
Salary Range
$70,658 – $112,758
