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

CalWest client school in the Greater Los Angeles area seeks a Middle School English Teacher to begin in August 2024.

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

Possess the minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, graduate degree, and/or teaching credential preferred.
Possess 3-5 years of classroom teaching experience, preferably within an independent school.
Models the highest standards of professionalism and creates warm, uplifting and trusting learning environments and working relationships marked by humor, positivity, humility, empathy, excellent emotional intelligence, extraordinary interpersonal skills, and collaboration
Demonstrates great individual integrity, initiative, self-awareness, commitment to personal and professional growth, and the ability to receive and apply feedback
Possesses a passion for education, particularly in an independent school environment, conveyed by a solid understanding of educational practice and philosophy grounded in DEI
Knowledge of and demonstrated competency in diversity, equity and inclusion
Relishes the joys and challenges of working with middle school students and possesses a deep understanding of the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of children
Demonstrates adaptability, dependability, good judgment, strong social skills and the abilities to read, assess, imagine, evaluate, calculate, & make wise decisions
Significant experience implementing instructional programs
Demonstrates strong communication skills in person, in writing, by phone and through other electronic means (such as Zoom)

Plans, organizes, and implements appropriate discipline-specific, interdisciplinary, and differentiated educational experiences and classroom environment to fulfill the Portrait of a Graduate, the school’s mission, strategic plan, DEI initiatives and Commitments, and also ensures students find agency, purpose, and relevancy in their learning.
Provides differentiated instruction to meet individualized needs by utilizing a range of up-to-date techniques and practices, creating meaningful relationships, and practicing a growth mindset
Provides for continued student learning during teacher absences from the classroom
Participates in regular review, revision, development, and documentation of curriculum by utilizing recent research in neuroscience, education, psychology, and futurism
Participates in meeting grade level, departmental and/or school level curriculum goals
Teach a full load of courses, as defined by the collective bargaining agreement.
Serve as an advisor or homeroom teacher, as appropriate
We encourage participation in the life of the school by attending assemblies, games, concerts, galas, and other school events
Serve as a chaperone for outdoor ed and/or daily field trips
Provide supervision for lunch, study hall, recess, arrival, dismissal, etc., and other duties as assigned