Middle School IB Humanities / Language Teacher (Part Time 50%)

La Scuola International School•San Francisco, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

La Scuola International School is seeking a dynamic and collaborative IB-MYP Humanities and Language Teacher to join our Middle School team. This role is ideal for an educator who is passionate about inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary teaching, and working in a bilingual, international environment. At La Scuola, we value curiosity, creativity, and global citizenship. The successful candidate will teach students in grades 6–8 and contribute to a learning community grounded in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and inspired by our Italian roots.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education (or equivalent area of study) and / or California Teaching Credential
Minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching Middle School grades 6 - 8, preferably in a Language Immersion, Reggio Emilia and / or and International Baccalaureate (IB) accredited school; or 5+ years experience working with children
Bilingual and bi-literate in Italian and/or Spanish and English with native or near-native proficiency
Familiarity and ability to plan curriculum within the Reggio Emilia Approach, Language Immersion models, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum framework or inquiry/project-based learning
Strong classroom management and organization skills that foster student engagement and collaboration
Experience implementing Responsive Classroom and restorative practices
Strong time management skills including consistent attendance, punctuality, ability to meet deadlines and participation in school life
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that prioritizes reflection and fosters growth as the school continues to evolve
Ability to be open-minded, creative and curious learning in relationship to colleagues and students alike; outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to foster strong relationships with all community members including parents, educators, students and beyond
Ability to work well in a team and in a very collegial and collaborative environment
Ability to find joy in working with all children and finds ways to differentiate learning and connect across learner profiles
Dedication to being an active, enthusiastic member of the La Scuola community contributing collaboratively within an internationally diverse team and learning environment
Passion for the school’s mission and values in addition to the curricular focus
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in our community
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

La Scuola may be able to offer a teachers exchange visa for teachers with a BA in education/teaching credentials in their country of origin AND a minimum of two years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Designing, planning & implementing appropriate curriculum goals and long-term projects within the IB-MYP guidelines
Setting educational and developmental goals for the students, both as a group and individually
Preparing the environment (indoor and outdoor) so as to support the educational objectives/goals
Establishing and maintaining a personal connection with each parent, student's family
Documenting student progress and learning outcomes and communicating with parents
Plan and teach courses according to IB Middle Years Program guidelines
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including English language learners and students with learning needs
Develop, enhance and document curriculum, while ensuring continued coordination and alignment within the IB Middle Years Program
Connect English and Individuals and Societies curricula to other subject areas in a broad multidisciplinary approach
Contribute to the development of Interdisciplinary Units, Experiential Learning, and Service Action
Chaperone and facilitate experiential learning opportunities as needed
Collect, analyze, and share annual student data with Pedagogical Leadership Team
Collaborate with teachers in other grade levels on Humanities and Language inquiries
Serve as a Community Project mentor for Year 3 students as needed
Serve as a student advisor, provide scheduled supervision of students, participate in MS trips and field experiences, and engage in ongoing professional development
Assist with the planning and implementation of the Grade 8 Experiential Learning trip to Italy