Position Title: Upper School English Teacher

FLSA Classification: Full-time – Exempt, 100% FTE, 10-month schedule of duties 

Reports To: Department Chair 

Essential Functions: 

Teacher Duties: 

• Develop and deliver high-quality lessons and units in line with curricula of the school with the aim of addressing varied learning needs 
• Create differentiated curriculum and apply Universal Design for Learning to “meet the students where they are at” 
• Collaborate fully with colleagues to create curriculum consistent with the school’s missions 
• Utilize varied methods and approaches to material, integrating technology, assessments, projects, etcetera to foster engaged learning in the classroom 
• Provide formative and summative feedback on progress to students and parents in a timely manner 
• Maintain up-to-date documentation regarding student skills and knowledge in accordance with school-established student learning outcomes and competencies 
• Update BlackBaud (online grading system) weekly and use as a means of communicating homework, as well as unit and assessment data 
• Follow-up on parent communications within 24 hours 
• Provide updates to students’ advisors to communicate about students’ learning and social-emotional needs  
• Communicate with parents and other staff regarding student behavior and academic progress in accordance with school policies and procedures 
• Participate in parent conferences regarding student progress and at other events, as directed by school leadership 
• Organize and carry out field trips and studies to support the curriculum 

General Responsibilities: 

• Teach 5 sections of upper school english (each one 3x/wk) decided by the english department
• Actively engage in the life of the school and participate in related teaching duties, as needed
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students 
• Demonstrate respect towards all members of the school community, including students, parents, teachers, support staff, and administration 
• Behave with dignity and respect, in accordance with school and community expectations 
• Abide by school policies and procedures 

Additional Duties: 

• Attend department, faculty, grade level and Rolling Hills Prep team meetings, as required 
• Carry out supervisory duties during breaks, breakfast, and lunch periods, as assigned 
• Advisory

Other Considerations: 

• Start Date: August 2025
• Annual Salary Range: $60,960-$87,060 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or related subject 
• Experience working with varying learning styles
• Flexibility, sense of humor, and the ability to work as part of a team
• A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the school 
• Commitment to equity and inclusion 
• Strong interest in professional development opportunities 
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience teaching english
• Experience with Universal Design for Learning 
• Experience in differentiating curriculum for a range of learners 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

• Willingness and ability to work in a highly-demanding environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts 
• Ability and willingness to attend and work occasional overnight field trips 
• Ability to travel safely and comfortably across a campus 
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time 
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs 
• Work primarily in a traditional, climate-controlled classroom environment and work intermittently in outside weather conditions consistent with San Pedro weather 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability/handicap, or religion, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in the school’s employment opportunities.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, your resume, a one page teaching philosophy, and three current professional references to: Yolanda Holguin, Human Resources Manager, yholguin@rollinghillsprep.org

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