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Who we’re looking for:

The Episcopal School of Los Angeles History Department is seeking a Middle School Teacher who will support and challenge our younger students in their development of reading, writing, and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with middle school students, and an enthusiasm for fostering a structured, nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom environment.

The ideal candidate...

• A commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Robust, current, and expanding knowledge of history.
• Demonstrated success in middle-grade curricular design and implementation.
• Experience in developing and practicing a joyful, relational middle school classroom culture.
• Demonstrated success in meeting the needs of ethnically, culturally, socioeconomically, and linguistically diverse students.
• Willingness to collaborate with the department in reviewing and establishing equitable grading practices to assess student writing.
• Eagerness to work collaboratively with the Humanities departments to develop interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Course load: 5 sections of 6^th/7^th/8^th grade Literature
• Preparation of course materials and assessments, both working from existing curricular frameworks and through the development of new materials.
• Willingness to serve as an advisor to a small group of students.
• Participate in an after-school (3:30–5:30 p.m.) program two days a week (sports, clubs, performing arts, academic support, etc.).
• Attend regular community gatherings, including, but not limited to, meetings, Chapel, lunch, and major Feast Days.

Requirements:

All or most of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Ethnic Studies, or a related field.
• A desire to work in a creative, collaborative, innovative environment.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Candidates will preferably have a master’s degree in a relevant field of study, 3+ years of teaching experience, or a CA teaching credential.
• Covid vaccine and Covid booster required

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and the following information with the subject line “History Department Faculty” to hiring@es-la.com

• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
• A written statement that includes, at a minimum, answers to the following:
  • What is the spirit of your classroom?
  • What do you consider the particular responsibilities of a middle school educator?

About The Episcopal School of Los Angeles

Serving students in 6-12th grade, The Episcopal School of Los Angeles is a city school founded in the heart of Hollywood. We are looking for bright, hardworking, creative teachers and staff members who are interested in being a part of a pioneering generation of educators. Technology and ethics play a central role in our culture. As an Episcopal School, we are an inclusive community that welcomes people from all backgrounds. Unlike traditional independent schools, 75% of our students receive financial aid. As a result, we offer one of the most diverse communities in the independent school market.

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