This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.

CalWest’s client school in the Greater Los Angeles Area is seeking an English Teacher & English Department Chair to begin August 1, 2023.

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
Relevant, recent experience
Authorization to live and work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in English Literature or a closely related field, advanced degree preferred
A minimum of three years’ full-time experience teaching English, six or more years preferred
Experience in department leadership, curriculum development, and/or other administrative roles
Readiness to teach four classes
A demonstrable passion for literature and writing
Evidence of significant recent professional development
Excellent technology skills and experience integrating technology into the curriculum
Experience in a school with a similar philosophy, teaching methods, and curricula to those of Windward; knowledge and understanding of independent school communities preferred
Willingness to contribute to school life outside of the classroom
A proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people

Provide regular support and mentorship of English Department teachers through collaborative goal setting, monthly department meetings, and regular classroom observations
Manage departmental budget, facilitate guest teachers, and approve all expenses
Serve as a communication liaison between faculty and administration, and respond to parent inquiries about teachers, curriculum, or courses in the department
Teach four sections of English across grade levels
Design and coordinate curriculum with other members of the department and liaise with other departments; as Chair, lead curricular and pedagogical development of the English Department and facilitate regular review of the department’s scope and sequence
Monitor and evaluate students’ progress, prepare for parent conferences, craft narrative feedback for students, etc.
Exhibit knowledge of current trends, pedagogy, research, and topics of importance in language arts education by applying it in the classroom and sharing it with teachers on a departmental and school-wide basis
Participate in regular, purposeful pedagogy meetings and in professional development sessions
Participate actively in the life of the school, through attendance at events, committee membership, and leadership of extracurricular activities
Perform other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job, as requested by the divisional directors