Middle and Upper School History Teacher
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Closing date
About this organization
The Archer School for Girls is an educational community that supports and challenges young women to discover their passions and realize their true potential. Serving 500 girls in grades 6-12, Archer faculty are nationally recognized for their excellence in teaching and learning. Our professional culture is fueled by ongoing professional development, a spirit of innovation, and an abiding belief in the capacity of every student in our care. Beyond competitive pay and benefits, faculty enjoy working in a collegial, growth-oriented, and joyful culture.
Archer is committed to reflecting the face of greater Los Angeles, and we fundamentally believe that our diversity is our strength. We have 41% students of color, and we are equally committed to reflecting this same diversity among our faculty and staff. Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so even if you don’t have every qualification listed in the description, we still encourage you to apply. At Archer, diverse backgrounds, perspectives, identities, and experiences enrich our community.
About this job
The Archer School for Girls is seeking a skilled and experienced Middle and Upper School History teacher beginning in August 2024. Our History courses offer students active learning opportunities framed around big ideas. Lessons challenge students to think critically, grapple with multiple truths, and to analyze historical events from a variety of perspectives. Coursework is intertwined with history skills as well as other literacies such as digital and cross-cultural in order to prepare students to thrive in an increasingly connected and global world.
Roles & responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to teaching 4-5 courses, designing curriculum, collaborating with colleagues, and supporting extracurricular school activities.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates have a degree in history or education, at least 3-5 years of history teaching experience, robust content knowledge, dynamic pedagogical skills, strong communication and relationship skills, and a passion to teach and learn from young people. Candidates must have the flexibility to teach at multiple grade levels and a commitment to the value of teaching in a diverse and inclusive learning community. Experience with a variety of assessment design including project-based learning and the evolving use of digital tools in the classroom is a must.
To apply
Salary Range: $67,200 to $120,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
To apply, please click on the link below:
http://www.archer.org/careers
No phone calls, please. More information on Archer can be found at www.archer.org. The Archer School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer.