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Kehillah Jewish High School is seeking a dedicated Chemistry educator to teach general Chemistry, AP, and Honors. Experience teaching Conceptual Physics will be an advantage. The ideal candidate will have a deep appreciation for educational access and neurodiversity and truly enjoys teaching high school students. 

This is a 10-month, Full-Time, Exempt position with full benefits starting August 1, 2023. 

Kehillah is a vibrant community where students thrive. Joyfully Jewish, we are committed to inclusion, equity, excellence, and creating brave spaces for learning. Our school is a supportive teaching community that embraces collaboration, outside-the-box thinking, and innovative pedagogy. We are a community that fosters a culture of mutual respect, diversity, and inclusion. Each student is challenged, actively encouraged, and supported to reach their potential.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

We believe we best prepare our students to make the world a better place when we embrace diversity. Kehillah is committed to creating an environment where all members of our community truly value themselves and others, evoking a communal sense of belonging. We are committed to teaching students that the interconnectedness and value of all human beings also compel us to work collectively toward equity and social justice. Daily, we build a community that appreciates and celebrates differences as well as a society that empathetically confronts the ways individuals, institutions, and systems have oppressed others based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disability, and other aspects of identity. By clearly understanding the past and the present of these dynamics, students will develop the capacity to help create a better future for all. We acknowledge that this work is ongoing and ever-evolving.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare lesson plans with clear objectives that facilitate active learning.
• Assign and evaluate classwork and exams to students; prepare required reports and communicate progress to parents and colleagues.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and materials with Dean; develop scope and sequence.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction; adapt new technology and teaching strategies to encourage the progress of individual students.
• Post accurate and timely student attendance, grades, and other required records on PowerSchool/Schoology.
• Attend and contribute to department and staff meetings, as needed.
• Join the Student Confidential Learning Plan as needed; set notifications, implement, and actively participate.
• Use effective in-person and virtual classroom management techniques in accordance with the policies of the school.
• Provide timely and tactful feedback to parents regarding student progress including quarter and semester comment writing; make phone calls home for students of concern.
• Attend and participate in departmental initiatives; support extracurricular student activities when available.
• Actively engage in year-long Professional Growth Plan (PGP) and meet all benchmarks. 
• Guide student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect, and individuality in all students.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students; be flexible if sharing a classroom.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in the subject area; postgraduate work (Master's or Ph.D.) preferred. Certification is not required.
• At least two years of teaching Chemistry.
• Adept with Google Docs, Zoom, PowerSchool (LMS), Schoology, and blended or flipped technologies.
• Experienced in best practices in education and pedagogy.
• Live in the State of California and work on campus.

About Kehillah Jewish High School

Kehillah is a vibrant community where students thrive. Joyfully Jewish, we are committed to inclusion, equity, excellence, and creating brave spaces for learning. Our school is a supportive teaching community that embraces collaboration, outside-the-box thinking, and innovative pedagogy. We are a community that fosters a culture of mutual respect, diversity, and inclusion. Each student is challenged, actively encouraged, and supported to reach their potential. Our Four Commitments 1) Everyone Counts We embrace the diversity of our student community by ensuring that every member knows that they count. 2) Everyone Has Equal Access To Great Learning Embracing the diversity of our student body, we educate to each student and recognize that each student has a unique learning style. 3) Everyone’s Unique Talents Are Valued Equally Some students are strong in math, others great writers. Some students have a great jump-shot while others produce breathtaking art. Some students are gregarious, while others choose quietude. We recognize this diversity and affirm that we are the better for it. 4) We Take Responsibility For Ourselves, Our Learning, And Our Community We look to... our diverse community and ask each member to step up and take ownership of their learning, of their school, and of their community.

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