Job Details

Job Location Milken Community Schools - Los Angeles, CA

Position Type Full Time

Salary Range $75000.00 - $95000.00 Salary/year

Description

OUR MISSION Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.

POSITION OVERVIEW The American Studies Teacher is a full-time 8th grade teacher and member of the Social Science Department, reporting to the Division Head and Instructional Leader. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment where value is placed on the skills and passions of the discipline within a larger context of school mission, core values, and educational philosophy. Primary responsibilities include teaching 5 8th grade American Studies classes per year, serving as a Student Advisor, and collaborating on school-wide programming.

RESPONSIBILITIES Provide differentiation and intervention when necessary and appropriate. Monitor progress of each student for mastery of course standards. Provide consistent high quality feedback to students that is consistent with articulated course standards. Design high quality, student centered lessons that are well-sequenced in terms of content and developmental appropriateness. Create a safe and welcoming learning environment. Engage students outside of the classroom through office hours, extracurricular activities, clubs, and school-wide programming. Pursue ongoing professional development. Maintain clear and ongoing professional communication with parents and students. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required, masters degree preferred. Previous teaching experience required.

Standard On-Campus Hours Start: M - F by 7:45 AM End: M - Th 3:30 PM, F 2:30 PM *All schedules are subject to change.

SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $95,000

Milken strives to be a nurturing, diverse and inclusive community. It is a vibrant academic home, drawing faculty and staff from the spectrum of faith and cultural backgrounds.