English Teacher - High School

Chaminade College Preparatory•Los Angeles, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Chaminade College Preparatory seeks a dynamic, innovative, and engaging ENGLISH TEACHER with great classroom management skills for our high school campus (grades 9-12) in West Hills, California. This is a full-time position. The Successful Candidate Has experience teaching a variety of high school English courses that support and instruct students as they continue to develop analytical and evaluative thinking, reading, and writing skills. Has a solid understanding of literacy instruction and will be able to support and instruct students in the critical analysis of a wide variety of texts. Has proven experience of designing and implementing lessons that allow students to see themselves in the curriculum, voice their own stories, and learn about others. Has proven experience of teaching contemporary skills that allow students to flourish in a diverse range of academic, professional, and cultural contexts. Knows how to apply the principles of backward design and implement lessons that enable all students to succeed and reach their full potential.

Requirements

Has a passion for teaching English at the secondary level and is skilled at working with high-school aged students.
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in the subject discipline is required.
Is comfortable delivering instruction on campus.
Wants to work in a setting committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion of all school stakeholders.
Wants to work in a setting committed to balancing teaching/learning, health, and well-being of all stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

A teaching credential and/or a Master's degree in the subject discipline is preferred.
Prior teaching experience, especially in a Catholic educational setting, is preferred; however, relevant experience in the field is also strongly considered.

Responsibilities

Teaches five sections, where courses can range across all levels, including and up to Advanced Placement (AP).
Under the supervision of the vice principals, teaches a standards-based (California state and Archdiocesan) curriculum.
In a timely manner, plans lessons; provides feedback and grades on assignments; maintains grades, attendance, and other school records; and communicates with students, their families, and counselors when students need support.
Collaborates with department members and course counterpart(s) to evaluate, monitor, and update curriculum, assessment, and pacing guides under the guidance of the Department Chair.
Ensures that instructional strategies respect students' diverse social identities while still corresponding to Catholic Marianist values and the mission of the school.
Integrates technology by using Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) (can provide training), EdTech Apps, such as Nearpod, Formative, AP Classroom, discipline-based learning technology tools, and other collaborative and productivity tools (Note: All students use a school-issued Lenovo Thinkpad tablet daily)
Is knowledgeable about new trends and developments in English instructional strategies and assessment.
Participates in and attends campus life events, including supervision, lunch activities, liturgies, assemblies, etc.