Temporary Upper School Chemistry Teacher

The Buckley School•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$65,041 - $134,160

About The Position

The Buckley School is a dynamic, nurturing learning community committed to equity and inclusion, and as such, seeks to hire talented employees with diverse backgrounds. Temporary Upper School Chemistry Teacher The Buckley School, Los Angeles' oldest K-12 all-gender learning institution, has an opening for a temporary Upper School Chemistry Teacher to cover a leave of absence from late February through early May. Buckley teachers create an educational program and a classroom environment in support of the school's mission, Portrait of a Graduate, Strategic Plan, and commitment to DEI, based on the belief that student agency and engagement is critical for effective learning. This position is responsible for teaching up to five Upper School chemistry classes and serving as an advisor to Upper School students. The ideal candidate possesses a wealth of content knowledge and experience in teaching AP Chemistry, IB Chemistry, and/or Chemistry Honors in an independent school setting.

Requirements

Possess the minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, graduate degree and/or teaching credential preferred
Possess 3-5 years of classroom teaching experience of like courses, preferably within an independent school
Models the highest standards of professionalism and creates warm, uplifting, and trusting learning environments and working relationships marked by humor, positivity, humility, empathy, excellent emotional intelligence, extraordinary interpersonal skills, and collaboration
Demonstrates great individual integrity, initiative, self-awareness, commitment to personal and professional growth, and the ability to receive and apply feedback
Possesses a passion for education, particularly in an independent school environment, conveyed by a solid understanding of educational practice and philosophy grounded in DEI
Knowledge of and demonstrated competency in diversity, equity, and inclusion
Relishes the joys and challenges of working with K-12 students and possesses a deep understanding of the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of children
Demonstrates adaptability, dependability, good judgment, strong social skills and the ability to read, assess, imagine, evaluate, calculate, & make wise decisions
Significant experience in curriculum design and implementing instructional programs
Experience with developing scope and sequence, working in collaboration with department peers
Demonstrates strong communication skills in person, in writing, by phone, and through other electronic means (such as Zoom)
Current knowledge of all subject area content, particularly in the area of Chemistry
Knowledge of instructional methodologies to support discipline-specific and transdisciplinary learning, and the ability to learn and implement new instructional practices over time
Knowledge of and ability to implement useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures
Knowledge and effective use of instructional methods and learning materials, particularly regarding research and writing
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Blackbaud/Education Edge, Zoom, and the ability to learn new and evolving technology

Nice To Haves

graduate degree and/or teaching credential preferred

Responsibilities

Teaching up to five sections of Upper School science
Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of a range of learners and utilizing a variety of assessment methods to inform instruction
Collaborating with colleagues to design projects and assessments
Providing support and enrichment for students through our advisory program
Engaging actively in departmental and school-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
Participating in department and faculty meetings; providing timely feedback to students, advisees, and their families; actively supporting school activities and events