English Teacher

Windward School•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Windward School, a grade 7-12 college-preparatory, independent day school in vibrant West Los Angeles, is currently seeking an experienced educator to join our English Department. A nationwide leader in educational models and practices that excite students about learning, Windward is committed to building a nurturing, inclusive culture. We welcome teachers and staff members who bring skills, qualities, and experiences that demonstrate an understanding of and ability to support our work fostering a diverse school community. At Windward, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment that encourages and supports growth and belonging amongst all community members. Windward teachers, parents, and administrators work together to inspire our students to be responsible, caring, well-informed, ethical, prepared, and well-balanced young adults. For more information on what Windward has to offer, please visit windwardschool.org/about/careers. Windward School is looking for a dynamic, innovative teacher to join our collaborative English Department. The new member of the team will teach five sections of English. Grade levels and courses will be determined based on the needs of the School and the experiences and interests of the person hired. The successful candidate will have experience with collaborative curriculum design--ideally with a critical knowledge of Understanding by Design--as well as teaching experience at both the middle and upper school levels. Teaching responsibilities will include five sections with two preparations. In the English Department, students and teachers work together to deepen skills and understandings in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.We read challenging texts from diverse voices to promote critical thinking and reflection., including prose—both fiction and nonfiction—poetry, and drama. In partnership with reading texts closely and writing across a range of genres, students cultivate increasingly dynamic rhetorical skills, particularly as discussion participants. Courses support and challenge students to better understand their own learning processes and to acquire increasingly sophisticated strategies as learners. Teachers should be able to teach grades 7-12, with an expected focus on grades 8-11. This is a great chance to be part of a dynamic, close-knit, independent school culture and community. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including: Medical, dental, vision insurance Paid Holidays, Vacation and Wellness days Retirement Plan, including up to 6% employer match School-paid Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account Plans Annual $2,000 FlexCheck Annual $2,500 Lunch Allowance MetLife Group Home & Auto Group Discount Access to Peak Performance Center to promote physical and mental health Wellness Initiatives, including Chair Massages, free Wellness Coaching, Self-Care Reimbursement, and much more! Employee Assistance Program Upon acceptance to Windward School by the Admissions Committee, employees may apply for tuition remission for their children Nurturing, supportive and inclusive community And much more!

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in English Literature or a closely related field, advanced degree preferred
A minimum of three years’ full-time experience teaching English, six or more years preferred
A demonstrable passion for literature and writing, and working with young people
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Evidence of significant recent professional development
Excellent technology skills and experience integrating technology into the curriculum
Experience in a school with a similar philosophy, teaching methods, and curricula to those of Windward; knowledge and understanding of independent school communities preferred
Willingness to contribute to school life outside of the classroom
A proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people
A commitment to creating a welcoming community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion

Responsibilities

Teach five sections of English, predominantly in grades 7-11
Design and coordinate curriculum with other members of the department and liaise with other departments
Monitor and evaluate students’ progress, prepare for parent conferences, craft narrative feedback for students, etc.
Exhibit knowledge of current trends, pedagogy, research, and topics of importance in language arts education by applying it in the classroom and sharing it with teachers on a departmental and school-wide basis
Participate in regular, purposeful pedagogy meetings and in professional development sessions
Participate actively in the life of the school, through attendance at events, committee membership, and leadership of extracurricular activities
Perform other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job, as requested by the divisional directors

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Paid Holidays, Vacation and Wellness days
Retirement Plan, including up to 6% employer match
School-paid Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account Plans
Annual $2,000 FlexCheck
Annual $2,500 Lunch Allowance
MetLife Group Home & Auto Group Discount
Access to Peak Performance Center to promote physical and mental health
Wellness Initiatives, including Chair Massages, free Wellness Coaching, Self-Care Reimbursement, and much more!
Employee Assistance Program
Upon acceptance to Windward School by the Admissions Committee, employees may apply for tuition remission for their children
Nurturing, supportive and inclusive community
And much more!