The Archer School for Girls is seeking a Science teaching apprentice for the 2024-2025 school year. Apprentices get hands-on experience working alongside master faculty to develop a repertoire of future-facing educational practices. Ideal candidates have a growth-mindset, positive outlook, and a deep appreciation for the importance of working in a diverse and inclusive community. A passion for working with young people in a culture of teaching excellence is a must and proficiency in leading courageous conversations around identity is critical.

The Apprentice Program includes:

• Salary and full benefits
• Co-teaching with an expert mentor teacher
• Ongoing collaboration on curriculum and lesson design
• A formalized teacher education program including:
  • Pedagogical instruction on research-based practices
  • Apprentice learning cohort
  • Individualized goal setting and ongoing planning and reflection meetings
  • Formal and informal observations with feedback
  • Resources to develop a repertoire of teaching tools and routines
• Participation in all internal Archer PD
• Professional networking opportunities
• Observation and collaboration with skilled teachers within and beyond subjects
• Peer support for professional growth, support, and reflection

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is necessary; a master’s degree and/or teaching credential is preferred.

The Archer School for Girls is an educational community that supports and challenges young women to discover their passions and realize their true potential. Serving 500 girls in grades 6-12, Archer’s joyful and ambitious learning environment is founded on research about how girls learn best.

Beyond competitive pay and benefits, faculty enjoy working in a highly collegial, student-centered, and joyful learning community. We seek teachers who will contribute to our equitable learning environment. Integral to our mission, Archer has remained passionately committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community where all students can thrive personally and academically.

Even if you don’t meet every criteria, we still encourage you to apply. Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are looking for lifelong learners who can contribute to the diverse perspectives, experience, and talents on our team.

Salary: $62,500 annually

To apply, please click on the link below:

http://www.archer.org/careers

No phone calls, please. More information on Archer can be found at www.archer.org. The Archer School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

About The Archer School for Girls

The Archer School for Girls, located in West Los Angeles, CA (Brentwood) is an independent school that provides a highly collaborative, creative, and intellectual college preparatory program for girls in grades 6-12. The School’s founders established Archer based on a compelling vision to create an educational environment that explores and refines the ways girls learn best. Archer serves as a national model for modern single-sex education.

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