POSITION SCOPE:  The Upper Elementary Humanities Teacher will work in a departmentalized program as part of the Upper Grades team. This position is responsible for curriculum planning and instruction in language arts and social studies. The Humanities Teacher also supports innovation, creativity, integration between disciplines and integration of technology throughout the program. In our collaborative environment, classroom teachers at a grade-level work closely in planning curriculum. The Humanities Teacher will establish inclusive communities and tend to the social and emotional needs of students while maintaining a high level of academic learning.    

 The ideal candidate will:

• Be an exceptional, caring teacher who is up-to-date on best practices in early elementary education and child development
• Have strong lesson planning skills
• Have exceptional organizational skills and follow through
• Have the ability to inspire and motivate
• Have exceptional social emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills and the ability to teach and lead with empathy
• Be excited to work in partnership with parents to support student learning and developmental growth
• Have exceptional multi-cultural competency skills in order to create a diversity responsive learning environment and to work effectively with a range of students and families from diverse backgrounds
• Have exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Be an independent problem-solver
• Take initiative and possess the ability to create, innovate, and implement action
• Be a good listener and mentor, setting high expectations while supporting students and parents in achieving their goals
• Be a reflective practitioner
• Be an exemplary role model to students and faculty alike
• Have a good balance of visionary ideas and practical solutions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a challenging instructional program at the appropriate level of difficulty for each child while meeting grade level benchmarks
• Use best pedagogical practices and principles of effective instruction consistently in the classroom
• Create compelling lessons in Language Arts using diverse, multi-cultural texts and materials
• Create compelling lessons in Social Studies emphasizing social justice standards and the relevance of history to modern day events
• Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment where all children are heard, supported, valued, and respected for their unique identity
• Provide a balanced classroom where social emotional learning, character development, and academic excellence are prioritized and valued
• Maintain records on each child’s progress through JumpRope Gradebook and provide parents with oral and written reports of child’s accomplishments
• Conduct parent conferences as scheduled by the school and on an as-needed basis
• Work collaboratively with the grade level DHH teacher
• Attend faculty/staff meetings, in-services, team, and committee meetings as available based on schedule
• Follow school policies and procedures as described in the faculty handbook
• Assist with lunch and recess duties
• Cooperate with and support special school-wide events and special activities of Echo Horizon School Parent Association

*Other duties as assigned by the Head, Assistant Head, and Leadership Team members

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee may also be asked to perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other school administration as required.  All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.  Echo Horizon School reserves the right to revise or change duties as the need arises.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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*Please send a resume, cover letter, philosophy and references to: careers@echohorizon.org

PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Master’s Degree in Education or similar field preferred
• Up-to-date with best pedagogical practices for elementary school education
• California Multiple Subject Credential or the out-of-state equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of/willingness to learn Responsive Classroom
• Knowledge of/willingness to learn ways to support developing readers and writers
• Knowledge of/and experience with best practices in differentiated learning and centers to access all levels of learners
• Exceptional cultural competency skills in order to create a diversity responsive learning environment and to work effectively with a range of students from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to effectively and respectfully handle complex issues involving parents/guardians
• Ability to support the behavioral and developmental needs of children
• A positive outlook, strong listening skills, a growth mindset, and an enthusiasm for working with young people and their families
• Curiosity and a love of learning and children
• A willingness and enthusiasm to participate and be visible in the Echo Horizon School community
• Proficiency with educational technology

About Echo Horizon School

Echo Horizon School and its Echo Center is to educate children in a collaborative environment that is academically challenging and developmentally appropriate. We actively promote mutual respect, individual responsibility, and ethical action. Located in the arts district of Culver City, Echo Horizon is a Pre-K-6 elementary school that: Gives children the time to be children, in a safe, inclusive community that is down-to-earth and free of unhealthy pressure. Educates students with a unique curriculum that combines the “best of both worlds”: the strongest traditional practices with research-based and evidence-tested innovation. Here at Echo Horizon School, we not only talk about the value of diversity and inclusion, but it is embodied daily.

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