Entrepreneurial Teacher (Part time)
The Girls' Middle School•Palo Alto, CA
About The Position
The Girls’ Middle School is seeking a passionate middle school educator to teach our 7th Grade Entrepreneurial Class, work closely and collaboratively with the 7th-grade team, and participate in a range of activities that support GMS’s innovative and engaging programming. This is 50% part-time faculty position. Classes meet 1-2 times a week with the remainder of the time for planning and collaboration.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study
- Teaching experience with middle school students is preferred
- Familiarity with entrepreneurship and the product design cycle
- Knowledge of social and emotional learning (SEL) best practices to support teamwork, collaboration, and shared decision making among teams of middle school students
- Confidence and skills in communicating with families
- Commitment to experiential, project-based learning, narrative assessment, and other progressive pedagogies
- Enthusiasm for the values and mission of The Girls’ Middle School
- Demonstrated skill in designing equitable and inclusive educational experiences and learning environments that incorporate themes of diversity and belonging
- Ability to manage and leverage parent volunteers in and out of the classroom
- Openness to feedback and a growth mindset
- Eagerness and ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
- Passion for supporting girls in discovering their strengths and finding their voice
- A sense of humor and love for the middle school age
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience at a startup or as a maker is a plus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
