Upper School English Teacher

The Buckley School•Los Angeles, CA

23h•$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. Upper School English Teacher The Buckley School, Los Angeles' oldest K-12 all-gender learning institution, has an opening for an Upper School English teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. 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 four Upper School English classes (most likely a mix of 9th and the 10th grade) and serving as an advisor to 8-10 students. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Instruction Plans, organizes and implements appropriate discipline-specific, engaging, interdisciplinary, and differentiated educational experiences and classroom environment to fulfill the Portrait of a Graduate, the school's mission, strategic plan, DEI initiatives and Commitments, and also ensures students find agency, purpose, and relevancy in their learning Provides differentiated instruction to meet individualized needs by utilizing a range of up-to-date techniques and practices, creating meaningful relationships, and practicing growth mindset Provides for continued student learning during teacher absences from classroom Curriculum Participates in regular review, revision, development and documentation of curriculum by utilizing recent research in neuroscience, education, psychology and futurism Participates in meeting grade level, departmental and/or school level curriculum goals Procedural Responsibilities Upholds all expectations, policies and practices outlined in the school's employee handbook, the collective bargaining agreement, other foundational documents, and directives from senior administrators Maintains accurate and timely electronic records for each student Students/Staff/Community Relations Creates warm and uplifting professional relationships with students, families, and all constituencies of the school Communicates with students, families, and administrators in a timely and effectively manner concerning student progress Serves as an ambassador for the school at all times, on and off campus, for example but not limited to: upholding the expectations in the employee and family handbooks; speaking positively about the school and its community members; participating in the school's efforts to recruit and retain new families, faculty and staff; etc.

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 classroom teaching experience, 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, inclusion, and social justice
Relishes the joys and challenges of working with grades 9-12 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 abilities to read, assess, imagine, evaluate, calculate, & make wise decisions
Significant experience implementing instructional programs
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
Knowledge of instructional methodologies to support discipline-specific and interdisciplinary 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
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Blackbaud/Education Edge, and the ability to learn new and evolving technology

Responsibilities

Teach a full load of courses, as defined by the collective bargaining agreement
Serve as an advisor or homeroom teacher, as appropriate
We encourage participation in the life of the school by attending assemblies, games, concerts, galas, and other school events
Serve as a chaperone for outdoor ed and/or daily field trips
Provide supervision for lunch, study hall, recess, arrival, dismissal, etc. and other duties as assigned