Associate Teacher (Long-term Substitute)
1 day ago
Los Angeles
Job Description 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. Associate Teacher (Long-term Substitute) The Buckley School, Los Angeles' oldest K-12 gender-inclusive learning institution, has an opening for a long-term sub to fill in as an Associate Teacher from November through February. Reporting to the division head, associate teachers collaborate with lead classroom teacher to create an educational program and a classroom environment in support of the school's mission, Portrait of a Graduate, DEIJ initiatives, and Commitments, based on a belief that student agency and engagement is critical for effective learning. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Instruction • Plans, organizes and implements developmentally-appropriate learning experiences and classroom environment to fulfill the school mission, Portrait of a Graduate, DEI initiatives, Commitments, curricula and programs, and also ensures students find agency, purpose, and relevancy in their learning, • Provides differentiated instruction to meet individualized needs by creating meaningful relationships, and practicing growth mindset, • Participates in regular review, revision, development and documentation of curriculum by utilizing recent research in neuroscience, education, psychology and futurism, • Upholds all expectations, policies and practices outlined in the school's employee handbook, the collective bargaining agreement and other foundational documents, • Creates warm and uplifting professional relationships with students, families, and all constituencies of the school, • Communicates with students, families, and administrators effectively concerning student progress, • 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 may include Math and/or Science, as defined by the collective bargaining agreement, • Serve as an advisor or homeroom teacher, as appropriate, • 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 assignedEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE, • Possess the minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college, • A master's degree and/or elementary teaching credential, • Three to five years of classroom teaching experience is preferredSKILLS 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, • 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 and effective use of instructional methods and learning materials 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 for an Associate Teacher which includes all experience levels is $48,780 - $100,620. As a school with a unionized faculty, compensation is determined in partnership with the union through the collective bargaining agreement. Faculty salaries are determined based on education, experience, part-time status, and number of months of work per school year. The base salary does not include 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, gender-inclusive 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.