5th Grade Teacher
1 day ago
Los Angeles
Job DescriptionThe Buckley School is a dynamic, nurturing learning community committed to equity and inclusion, and as such, seeks to hire talented employees with diverse backgrounds.Lower School Teacher The Buckley School, Los Angeles' oldest K-12 all-gender learning institution, seeks a 5th homeroom grade teacher for the Lower School. Reporting to the division head, teachers create an educational program and a classroom environment in support of the school's mission, Portrait of a Graduate, DEI initiatives, and The Buckley Commitment, based on a belief that student agency and engagement are critical for effective learning. Instruction • Plans, organizes, and implements developmentally-appropriate, student-centered learning experiences and a dynamic classroom environment to fulfill the school's mission, Portrait of a Graduate, DEI initiatives, Commitment, curricula and programs, ensuring students find agency, purpose, and relevancy in their learning, • Provides differentiated instruction to meet individualized needs by creating meaningful relationships and practicing a growth mindset Curriculum • Carefully plans and regularly reviews, revises, develops, and documents curriculum by utilizing recent research in neuroscience, education, psychology and futurism, • Collaborates with associate teacher and grade level partners in establishing grade level, departmental and/or school level curriculum goals, • Writes weekly curricular communication to fifth grade parents and guardians in conjunction with grade level partner Procedural Responsibilities • Upholds all expectations, policies and practices outlined in the school's employee handbook, the collective bargaining agreement and other foundational documents, • Maintains accurate electronic records for each student, • Writes prose reports three times per year to document, highlight, and summarize student progress throughout the year Students/Staff/Community Relations • Creates warm, collaborative, and positive professional relationships with students, families, and all constituencies of the school, • Communicates in a timely manner concerning student progress with students, parents, and administration, • Serves as an ambassador for the school at all times, on and off campus, for example: upholding the expectations in the employee handbook; 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. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES • Teach a full load of courses, which includes a section of math, as defined by the collective bargaining agreement, • Serve as both homeroom teacher and advisor, as appropriate, to prepare and transition students to middle school, • Participate in the life of the school by attending assemblies, games, concerts, galas, and other school events, • Provide supervision for lunch, study hall, recess, etc. and other duties as assigned EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • Possess the minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college, • A master's degree in education and/or elementary teaching credential, • Three to five years of classroom teaching experience is preferred SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Model 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, • Demonstrate great individual integrity, initiative, self-awareness, commitment to personal and professional growth, and the ability to receive and apply feedback, • Possess a passion for education, particularly in an independent school environment, conveyed by a solid understanding of educational practice and philosophy grounded in DEI, • Possess knowledge of and demonstrated competency in diversity, equity and inclusion and culturally responsive teaching, • Relish the joys and challenges of working with k-5 students and possess a deep understanding of the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of elementary-aged children, • Demonstrate adaptability, dependability, good judgment, strong social skills and the abilities to read, assess, imagine, evaluate, calculate, & make wise decisions • Possess significant experience implementing instructional programs, especially language arts, social studies, and SEL, • Demonstrate 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 specific instructional methodologies 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 of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Blackbaud/Education Edge, and the ability to learn new and evolving technology COMPENSATION The Buckley School is comprised of faculty who are brand new teachers to experts in their field with over 40 years of experience. The broad range which includes all experience levels is $65,041 - $134,160. As a school with a unionized faculty, compensation is determined in partnership with the union through the collective bargaining agreement which is currently being renegotiated and may result in adjustments to this range. The base salary is separate from fringe benefits, such as retirement contributions, daily lunch, on-site parking, contributions to medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D plans, our generous time off policy, or potential stipends (for eligible employees). Our pay ranges are reasonable estimates of what the School anticipates paying for a role but are not guaranteed. If hired at The Buckley School, your actual base salary will be determined by your education, experience, and schedule. Our salary scale can be found by visiting: TO APPLY Interested candidates should visit: In a cover letter please explain how you have included diversity, equity, and inclusion in your work with students or colleagues. Please note that you must upload your resume AND cover letter to be considered for the position. Incomplete applications will not move forward in the hiring process. ABOUT THE SCHOOL The Buckley School proudly carries on the mission of its founder, Dr. Isabelle Buckley, who in 1933 set out to provide students with an education characterized not only by academic excellence, but also a sense of self-esteem, responsibility, and character. An independent, all-gender day school for students in kindergarten through grade 12, providing students with a program based on critical thinking, creative self-expression through arts, physical development, and moral education lies at the heart of Buckley's ethos. At The Buckley School, faculty and staff believe in their students, see their capacity for growth, and nurture their ability to create and evaluate. Students are honored for their diverse backgrounds and admired for their ability to lead with empathy and courage. Inspired by its mission, the Portrait of a Graduate, Dr. Buckley's Four-Fold Plan - education with equal emphasis on Academics, the Arts, Athletics, and Moral Education - and the Buckley Commitment of Honesty, Loyalty, Respect, Kindness, Self-Reliance, and Self-Discipline, faculty uplift students, partner with parents, and build community every day.