Middle School English
About The Position
Campbell Hall, founded in 1944 and situated on a 15-acre campus in Studio City, California, is an independent, all-gender, college preparatory, Episcopal day school for students in kindergarten through grade twelve. Campbell Hall is a community of inquiry committed to academic excellence and to the nurturing of decent, loving, and responsible human beings. As an Episcopal school, Campbell Hall thrives as an interfaith community that actively seeks to learn from the many religious traditions represented by faculty, students, and families. The school is committed to fostering a community dedicated to honoring the diversity of the human experience. Campbell Hall welcomes candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in their teaching and learning. Campbell Hall provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Campbell Hall Faculty Description Campbell Hall seeks faculty who are dedicated to the developmentally appropriate education of the whole child; who are interested in learning as well as teaching; who connect their responsibilities with the philosophy and purpose of the school; who teach to empower as well as to inform; who are comfortable with questions as well as answers; who can work with direction, focus, humor, and dignity within the complexities of a diverse school environment; and who will be dedicated to promoting and maintaining an inclusive school community. In addition to academic responsibilities, Campbell Hall faculty are involved in many aspects of school life. Coaching interscholastic athletics, chaperoning experiential education trips, participating in community service activities, helping students to produce school publications, overseeing student council, and leading a special interest club are just a few ways faculty are more deeply involved in the Campbell Hall community. Campbell Hall faculty embrace the school’s mission and are dedicated to their implementation of a rigorous college preparatory program. They are equally devoted to the emotional and spiritual development of each student and they strive to relate to students, parents, and colleagues in ways that promote open and supportive communication. The result is a community where students and adults are confident to learn and grow.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- At least 3 years of classroom experience
- Patience and creativity when working collaboratively with a range of constituent groups, including students, families, faculty, staff and administration from diverse backgrounds (i.e., religious, ethnic, or socio-economic)
- Strength in both written and oral methods of communication
- The teacher should demonstrate a willingness to grow and evolve as an educator and maintain a flexible attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 3 years of experience with students, families, and English curriculum at the junior high/middle school level.
- Proficiency with technology to include: word processing; spreadsheets and databases; SmartBoards; Haiku; and website creation and maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Five classes to include a combination of: 4 classes of 7th Grade English 1 elective class
- Each class meets for 75 minutes every other day
- Supervision duty (once per semester during lunch)
- Attend weekly grade level meetings of teachers
- Monthly meetings include, but are not exclusive to: English department Middle school division
- Experiential education trip chaperone (week-long trip)
- Chaperone one dance per year
- All-school faculty staff meetings three times per year
- Participation in continuing professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
