Details
Posted: 13-Oct-23
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Contract
Salary: $145-180/day
Categories:
Science
Salary Details:
Based on experience and qualifications
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
We are seeking a thoughtful, experienced, and skilled educator who is compelled by our Purpose, believes deeply in our Principles of Learning, and who is committed to excellence in science education. We currently have two long-term substitute positions open in teaching Middle School and High School science, respectively.
| Position 1 - Middle School | Position 2 - High School |
| Classes Taught - Teach 2 sections of 7th Grade Science
- Teach 2 sections of 8th Grade Science
- Teach 1 section of MS Programming
The estimated timeframe of this position is April 2024 through June 2024. It will depend on when the teacher goes on leave. | Classes Taught - Teach 2 sections of Conceptual Physics
- Teach 1 section of AP Biology
- Teach 1 section of Environmental Sustainability
The estimated timeframe of this position is February 2024 through April 2024. It will depend on when the teacher goes on leave. |
Responsibilities
- Work closely and collaboratively with the STEM department in curriculum development, analyzing student work, and implementation of mastery-based learning.
- Facilitate a student advisory group and participate in our Community Monday program.
- Prepare timely and detailed parent communication, both informally through email and phone communication, and formally through reports and conferences.
- Provide on-campus supervision 1-2 times per week.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in science or a related field.
- At least 3 years of Middle School and/or High School teacher experience
- Highly collaborative spirit and willingness to be part of a team-oriented approach to learning across the school.
- Knowledge and expertise with modern science pedagogy and effective teaching practices for science.
Preferred Background
- Single subject teaching credential in science is strongly preferred.
- Advanced degree in science and/or science education is strongly preferred.
- Experience in mastery-based or standards-based grading and assessment methodologies is highly desired. We are a fully mastery-based school, so if the candidate does not have experience, they must be willing to learn.
About Pilgrim School
Pilgrim School, founded in 1958, is mastery-based, college preparatory school in the heart of Los Angeles with a diverse community from Early Education through 12th grade.
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