Date Modified:                     February 2023

FLSA Classification:          Exempt

Reports to:                          Upper Division Director

Department:                        Faculty Department

Salary:                                 $55,000–$70,000 DOE + Benefits

BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL MISSION:

Founded in 1911, Berkeley Hall School is a Nursery through 8th grade non-sectarian, independent school in Los Angeles, California. Our mission is to “empower children to fulfill their unlimited, God-given potential as fearless scholars and conscientious citizens.” We utilize a growth-mindset approach to learning, emphasizing character education based on our core values–Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Compassion.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position provides an educational environment that is safe, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate in which students have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. This faculty member works specifically as support in the 4th and 5th grade classrooms and is responsible for implementing grade-level appropriate curriculum.

Duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Works collaboratively and productively with the 4^th/5^th grade teachers to develop curriculum, instruction and assessment (as well as fostering individual, department, and school goals).
• Keeps current with content and curriculum for intermediate grades.
• Analyzes data to inform instruction.
• Demonstrates effective small group instruction.
• Administers assessment benchmarks consistent with school performance and standards.
• Utilizes components of a workshop classroom e.g. lesson structure (mini-lesson, mid workshop, share), individual conferences, small group work, etc.
• Co-teaches with 4^th/5^th grade teachers: Teaches mini-lessons, confers with students, leads small groups. (The regular classroom teacher is the Lead Teacher.)
• Analyzes Common Core State Standards and works to align standards with CTP-5 and WrAP.
• Participates in Depth of Study—teacher professional development—groups (and other meetings)
• Works with students both in and out of the classroom, as needed.
• Participates in weekly planning meetings at each grade level.
• Establishes effective classroom management.
• Creates yearly plan, maintains a lesson plan book and follows through on daily lessons, as scheduled.
• Supervises students during recesses, lunches, and before/after school as assigned by the administration.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with parents as partners in students’ education.
• Follows guidelines for fulfillment of duties as described in the Employee Handbook.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment:

This is an exempt position. Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, and a retirement plan (with up to 7% employer match). The regular workday is 7:30 am–4:00 pm. Occasional early morning, evening, and some weekend work is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Berkeley Hall School provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Equal opportunity includes, but is not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Arts/Science degree (required)
• K–8 Teaching Credential (preferred)
• Experience teaching multiple-subjects (preferred)
• Ability to provide proof of COVID vaccination (or exemption)
• Live Scan and TB clearance
• In harmony with the teachings of Christian Science

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of TCRWP Reading and Writing Workshop and Illustrative Math (preferred)
• Fosters a collaborative learning environment for both teachers and students.
• Exhibits a growth mindset.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Takes initiative and is a self-starter.
• Thoughtfully and effectively communicates with colleagues, students, parents, and teachers.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships; is a team player and puts relationships first.
• Teaches with courage and emotional agility–a high level of emotional intelligence is required.
• Moves through uncertainty and adversity with grace and balance.
• Ability to give and receive feedback effectively and efficiently.
• Commitment to BHS diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
• Has a working knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Office, and g suite
• Knowledge of MacBooks, iPads and associated applications and technologies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly sits, talks, and listens
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly uses close and distance vision
• Works at desk and computer screen for extended periods of time
• Turns, bends, and reaches
• Works in traditional, climate-controlled office environment
• Ability to walk 60-acre campus