MS Science 6 Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Wildwood School • Los Angeles, CA

21h • $70,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Wildwood School is seeking a dynamic educator for a long-term substitute position teaching sixth-grade science. This role involves introducing a variety of scientific skills, focusing on scientific writing, integrated technology use, mathematical problem-solving, and scientific investigation through laboratory experiments. The curriculum includes units on Characteristic Properties of Matter, Physical vs. Chemical Changes, Thermal Energy, Particles, and Reaction Rate, and Kinetic Energy. The position will begin in October 2026 and conclude at the end of the first semester in December 2026. Teachers at Wildwood are integral to the school's student-centered, inquiry-based approach, emphasizing critical thinking, intrinsic motivation, and lifelong learning. The role also includes advisory duties, contributing to the school's comprehensive program focused on social-emotional learning, multicultural skill-building, and academic oversight.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of teaching experience, preferably with middle school-aged students
• BA or higher in Science or Math fields, or a closely related field of study
• Experience facilitating or co-facilitating an advisory group
• Demonstrated passion for working with young people
• Record of commitment to professional development and growth
• Eagerness to contribute to the life of the school in and out of the classroom

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a school with a similar philosophy and approach to teaching and learning to those at Wildwood

Responsibilities

• Creating, planning, and delivering curricula that meet the goals of the K-12 scope and sequence
• Creating lesson plans and instructional materials for the classroom
• Guiding and supporting student learning, differentiating appropriately
• Consulting with school administrators to support the learning and growth of each student
• Collaborating with colleagues, maintaining healthy and respectful communication
• Regularly assessing the progress of each student to plan and support student growth and development
• Providing comprehensive feedback in narrative form at the end of the first semester in December
• Maintaining professional and timely communication with both students and parents/guardians, particularly regarding students’ academic progress
• Writing clear and concise progress reports to communicate students’ progress and learning needs to parents/guardians and students
• Meeting administrative deadlines in a timely manner (e.g., narratives, emergency/first aid training, Child Abuse Reporting Acknowledgement, etc.)
• Keeping accurate records: attendance, accidents, expenses
• Attending all faculty meetings (divisional, K-12, department, committee, etc.) and other school events
• Purchasing, with the approval of the school director, relevant instructional materials that deepen learning
• Maintaining a clean and orderly classroom/laboratory
• Supporting social and emotional development of students through caring interactions and instruction, and, more formally, through advisory and DEIB programming
• Covering lunch and break supervision
• Chaperoning the middle school retreat (three days and two nights at an offsite location)
• Arriving to work on time and being present (on campus) during regular working hours unless absence is approved by a director
• If assigned to cover advisory, provide support as an advisor, executing Wildwood’s advisory curriculum with an emphasis on social-emotional learning, multicultural skill building, and academic oversight
• Contribute to the work of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
• Attend overnight retreats and evening/weekend student events throughout the year
• Provide supervision for lunch, recess, and passing periods
• Maintain an up-to-date Learning Management System
• Write narrative feedback on the first semester of student work and complete Student Skills assessments

Benefits

• Robust budgets and pathways for learning for professional development
• Funds for the Research Exploration and Advancement Program, which funds up to $10,000 in self-directed summer study anywhere in the world

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level