Career Center

Laguna Blanca School is a college preparatory, coeducational day school located on two campuses in Santa Barbara, California. Grades EK-4 are located on a quaint campus in Montecito, while Grades 5-12 are located on Laguna’s historic campus in idyllic Hope Ranch. Laguna Blanca emphasizes its core values of scholarship, character, balance, and community in its programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach five sections of US English and US History courses
• Collaborate with colleagues to continue to develop and refine the School’s curriculum
• Serve as a member of the English and Social Sciences Department, attending departmental meetings, developing and updating course curricula, and supporting the work of the department
• Serve as a member of the applicable grade-level team(s) of teachers meeting on a regular basis to plan, develop, and coordinate student support in alignment with the mission of the school
• Serve as an Upper School advisor, overseeing advisees’ academic and social growth
• Perform other non-teaching duties as assigned by the Head of School and the Upper School Division head
• Communicate progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or Head of School
• Discuss academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise
• Maintain required documentation for individual student files, including grades, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records
• Perform related tasks such as sponsoring student activities or organizations 

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience with project-based learning and interdisciplinary curriculum design
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in a school setting
• Familiarity with mastery, competency, and/or skills-based assessment
• Experience with differentiation & scaffolding
• Familiarity with posting resources, feedback, and assignments to LMS in a timely manner
• Experience providing frequent, constructive, objective, and prompt feedback to students
• Significant experience with collegial collaboration, a growth mindset, and ongoing PD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and guide the class environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite for Education, or related software 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s Degree highly preferred & teaching credential preferred.
• Prior teaching experience highly preferred in middle and/or high school
• Ongoing maintenance of all requirements regarding professional courses and in-services required

COMPENSATION

Salary range $50,000 - $105,000 depending on experience and credentials.  Benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement.

Laguna Blanca School does not discriminate based on gender, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any characteristic that is legally protected under applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy includes but is not limited to admission, financial aid, educational programs, athletics, and employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Must be able to traverse school facility and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency