Essential Functions:  

• Develop and deliver high-quality lessons and units in line with curricula of the school with the aim of addressing the varied learning needs of individual students 
• Teach up to five, year-long classes throughout the course of each year
• Collaborate fully with colleagues to create curriculum consistent with the school’s mission 
• Utilize varied methods and approaches to material, integrating technology, assessments, projects
• Employ varied approaches to support student progress on an ongoing basis 
• Provide formative and summative feedback on progress to students and parents in a timely manner
• Maintain up-to-date documentation regarding student skills and knowledge
• Update Blackbaud frequently and use as a means of communicating homework, as well as unit and assessment data
• Follow-up on parent communications within 24 hours 
• Provide updates to students’ advisors to communicate about students’ learning and social-emotional needs 
• Liaise with the Learning Support, where applicable, in order to ensure learning needs are best supported
• Participate in parent conferences regarding student progress and at other events, as directed by school leadership
• Organize and carry out field trips and studies to support the curriculum

General Responsibilities:  

• Support and further the school’s mission, vision, and values
• Actively engage in the life of the school and participate in related teaching duties, as needed
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students
• Demonstrate respect towards all members of the school community, including students, parents, teachers, support staff, and administration
• Behave with dignity and respect, in accordance with school and community expectations 
• Abide by school policies and procedures 

Additional Duties:  

• Attend department, faculty, and grade-level meetings, as required 
• Serve as a grade-level advisor
• Carry out supervisory duties during breaks, breakfast, and lunch periods, as assigned
• Provide cover for absent staff, when required 

Other Considerations:  

• Start date:  August 15, 2024
• Salary Range: $60,960 - $89,460 depending on experience and education

Preferred Qualifications:  

• A minimum of five years teaching experience in an independent school environment 
• Master’s degree, teaching credential or post-graduate work in education or related subject 
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Willingness and ability to work in a highly-demanding environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts 
• Ability and willingness to attend and work occasional overnight field trips 
• Ability to travel safely and comfortably across a campus 
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time 
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs 
• Work primarily in a traditional, climate-controlled classroom environment and work intermittently in outside weather conditions consistent with San Pedro weather  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability/handicap, or religion, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in the school’s employment opportunities.

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or related subject
• Broad knowledge of, and a passion for, the subject to be taught 

• A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the schools  
• Strong teaching ability with a clear enjoyment of working with children and outstanding interpersonal skills 

• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking in English, including excellent verbal and written skills

• Ability to work well with students and colleagues and a willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the RHP community  
• Commitment to equity and inclusion  
• Strong interest in professional development opportunities 
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality 

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