Date Modified:                     March 2023

FLSA Classification:          Non-exempt

Reports to:                          Lower Division Director

Department:                        Early Childhood Department

Salary:                                 $25.00 to 31.55/hour 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 children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. This position is responsible for the implementation of grade-level appropriate curriculum by utilizing the teaching tools administered by the Head of School (HoS) and Lower Division Director.

This position includes but is not limited to the following duties:

• Follows all Social Services regulations, particularly supervision (visual observation) ratios in collaboration with the Lower Division Director.
• Plans grade-appropriate curriculum (SEL, language, mathematics, science, art, music, social studies, and movement) with Lower Division Director and the Director of Student Wellness.
• Co-teaches with the grade-level teacher.
• Provides in-person supervision and instruction on school days when students are physically on campus.
• Conducts all teaching and learning activities associated with this position in the event of a required shift to remote learning.
• Creates a yearly lesson plan, maintains a plan book, and implements lesson plans on a daily basis in collaboration with Lower Division Director and cooperating teachers.
• Establishes effective classroom management and student discipline systems.
• Regularly assesses students and maintains assessment documentation.
• Works in collaboration with assistant, and other lead teachers in ECD.
• Plans and leads developmentally appropriate SEL and character education activities for students which align with BHS mission and core values.
• Supervises students during recesses, lunches, and before/after school as assigned by the administration.
• Participates in Depth of Study—teacher professional development—groups (and other meetings).
• Cooperates with Lower Division Director and HoS to ensure effective function of department and delivery of education to students.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with parents as partners in students’ education.
• Keeps current with subject matters.
• Analyzes data to inform instruction.
• Follows guidelines for fulfillment of duties as described in the Employee Handbook.
• Actively participates in school enrollment management initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Early Childhood Certificate or 12 Early Childhood Units (required)
• Bachelor of Arts/Science degree (required)
• One year of teaching experience in a licensed early childhood facility (required)
• K–8 Teaching Credential (preferred)
• Ability to provide proof of COVID vaccination (or exemption)
• Live Scan and TB clearance
• In harmony with the teachings of Christian Science

SKILLS:

• Fosters a collaborative learning environment for both teachers and students.
• Adept at building partnerships with families to collaborate on learning and gain a deep understanding of both child and family needs.
• 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