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Mirman School seeks a full-time, Lower School Associate Teacher who is compelled by the school’s mission and committed to being a supportive educator. The Lower School Associate Teacher will work alongside the classroom Lead Teacher to create a flexible and dynamic classroom environment and program favorable to learning and personal growth for highly gifted children. Teachers at Mirman School support differentiation with our students’ curiosities and passions with cross-curricular integration. Teachers are also engaged in regular collaboration, curriculum development, and pedagogical reflection. 

At Mirman School, we work collaboratively to support our unique population of highly gifted learners. We have a firm commitment to educating the whole child, and nurturing talents in all dimensions - academic, kinesthetic, and artistic. By fully integrating a commitment to inclusivity as well as a strong social emotional learning curriculum, we challenge our students and each other to be dynamic problem-solvers and thoughtful citizens of this increasingly complex society.

Mirman School actively seeks to enhance and support diversity and inclusion within its community, and is an equal opportunity employer. Mirman School encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

Responsibilities:

• Teach and support alongside Lower School K-4
• Differentiate learning for students
• Provide academic and social emotional support for students struggling with remote learning
• Maintain communication with students, parents / guardians, faculty, and staff regarding students and their progress
• Participate in and support school community activities, programs, and initiatives.
• Foster a love and joy for learning both for students and also for themselves
• Integrate technology into teaching and learning
• Cultivate and model a respectful, safe, creative, and innovative classroom
• On occasion, evaluate student work, using both formative and summative assessments, benchmarks and other assessments to guide instructional planning and promote student success
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with other faculty and throughout all grade levels on campus
• Exhibit a sense of humor and commitment with high ethical professional standards, and equity perspective
• Be available to teach in-person or remotely when needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS)
• Master’s degree preferred
• Teaching experience preferred
• Successful teaching experience in elementary grade levels
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility and creativity in working in a dynamic environment exhibiting the qualities of an adult learner dedicated to their craft
• A desire to integrate curriculum and to teach collaboratively
• Compassionate
• Culturally competent and engaged community learner
• Exhibit enthusiasm and commitment to the vision, mission and guiding principles of the school
• Experience working with highly gifted children preferred

About Mirman School for Gifted Children

Mirman School opened its doors to educate gifted children in 1962. Motivated by a deep love and concern for these children, Dr. and Mrs. Norman J. Mirman began the school with nine pioneering students in their West Los Angeles home. Today, with a newly expanded campus serving all dimensions of childhood, Mirman School is a thriving and diverse community home to 330 students. Mirman continues to distinguish itself as one of the few schools in the country devoted to the education of highly gifted children, particularly serving all dimensions of childhood — academic, artistic, kinesthetic, and more. Mirman’s Mission We cultivate the boundless potential of highly gifted children, nurture their passions and talents, and develop a diverse community of creative and constructive lifelong learners. Our 6 acre campus is home to both Lower and Upper Schools, beautiful outdoor community spaces including regulation-size athletic fields and basketball courts, handball and Ga-Ga courts, innovative play yards, and office and classroom spaces. A faculty lounge creates a warm convivial space for gathering, collaborating, and all the coffee one could want. Recycling initiatives and fast-fi...ll water stations throughout campus, in addition to energy efficient office spaces, combine to create a greener community. Our Community Mirman is made up of students and their families, a dedicated and passionate Parent Service League, and a Board of Trustees made up of community leaders. In the Lower School, lead teachers are supported by part-time Assistant Teachers, while Upper School teachers specialize in disciplines such as English, science, Latin, Mandarin, History, etc. Dynamic specialists in science, STEM, technology, math, art, music, choir, theatre and more round out the fabric of our faculty. Mirman is also home to a collegial and collaborative group of administrators who work to facilitate the ideal teaching and learning environment.

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