Position Description

Create a flexible and dynamic elementary classroom environment and program favorable to learning and personal growth for highly gifted children; establish effective rapport with students, parents, and colleagues; nurture passions and talents of students; develop each child’s skills, attitudes and knowledge needed in a strong foundation for elementary grade education in accordance with each student’s ability; collaborate and partner with colleagues and administration to build, assess, and integrate curriculum across disciplines; foster student success and well-being beyond their classroom.

Experience and Essential Job Functions:

• Cultivate and model a respectful, safe, creative, and invigorating classroom
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the academic, social, and emotional development of highly gifted children
• Support the academic, social, and emotional development of all students at Mirman
• Collaborate with and mentor an Associate Teacher by co-planning, teaching, and providing feedback
• Communicate effectively with families about all aspects of classroom life and each child’s development
• Evaluate student work using both formative and summative assessments, benchmarks, and other assessments to guide instructional planning and promote student success
• Share supervisory duties and general support and care of the school community
• Perform necessary routine tasks and daily maintenance of the classroom
• Collaborate and work effectively with the Head of Lower School, Associate Teacher, grade level team, specialists, other faculty, and administration personnel
• Demonstrate culturally competent skills in educational program design and delivery
• Demonstrate effective and respectful management of classroom culture using social-emotional learning skills and strategies, such as Responsive Classroom
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of independent school methodology, effectively integrating best practices from NAIS and CAIS.
• Build immediate and loving rapport with children of all ages, including a passion for teaching and working with students from various communities
• Exhibit enthusiasm and commitment to Mirman School’s vision, mission, and guiding principles
• Demonstrate excellent organization, time management, and follow-through skills
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in education or a related field preferred
• 3-5 years of teaching experience as a lead teacher (preferred)
• Experience working with highly gifted children preferred
• Has relevant experience in a Lower School setting
• Has strong classroom management skills
• Eagerness to rethink and develop new curriculum elements in collaboration with colleagues
• Tech-savvy and proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar), Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with school systems (e.g., Blackbaud) a plus
• Culturally competent with a desire to be an engaged community learner 
• Growth mindset, detail oriented with solid analytical and management skills 
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, depending on school events and meetings
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well with all members of the school community
• Independent school experience preferred
• First Aid and CPR training required (training provided if not currently certified)  
• Valid CA driver license and clear criminal background investigation

About Mirman School

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 430 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 7 acre campus is home to both Lower and Upper Schools, beautiful outdoor community spaces including regulation-size athletic fields and basketball courts, Ga-Ga courts, innovative play yards, and office and classroom spaces including a new 16,000 square foot Learning Center that opened in August 2023. Our faculty lounge creates a warm convivial space for gathering, collaborating, a...nd all the coffee one could want. Recycling initiatives and fast-fill 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 Associate Teachers in every homeroom, 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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