San Francisco, California
Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, North Carolina
Posted: 20-Feb-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $70,000 to $90,000 DOE
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Preferred Education:
BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL MISSION:
Founded in 1911, Berkeley Hall School is a preschool through 8th grade non-sectarian, independent school in Los Angeles, California. Our mission is to “empower children to fulfill their unlimited, God-given potential as fearless scholars and conscientious citizens.” We utilize a growth-mindset approach to learning, emphasizing character education based on our core values–Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Compassion.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Middle School Math and Science Teacher is a dynamic educator who creates rigorous, engaging learning experiences that support and stretch every student. Working collaboratively across the middle school team, this teacher actively shapes Berkeley Hall’s middle school math and science programs by designing responsive, differentiated curriculum that meets students where they are, fosters curiosity, and builds the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that extend beyond the classroom.
This position includes but is not limited to the following duties:
Curriculum & Instruction
- Plans and implements engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons in middle school mathematics and science (earth, life, and physical science as applicable).
- Teaches mathematical reasoning, problem-solving skills, scientific concepts, and scientific inquiry through hands-on learning, experiments, and real-world applications.
- Demonstrates scientific concepts through the use of laboratory equipment, experiments, and instructional technology.
- Incorporates components of a workshop classroom model (e.g., mini-lesson, guided practice, small group work, conferencing, and share/reflection).
- Integrates technology meaningfully to enhance student learning.
- Integrates and supports outdoor education curriculum, when applicable.
- Creates yearly curriculum plans and maintains detailed daily lesson plans.
- Keeps current with subject matter research, instructional best practices, and curriculumdevelopment.
Lab & Classroom Management
- Instructs students in the proper use, care, and safe handling of equipment, plant, and animal life.
- Ensures safe storage and responsible use of materials, equipment, and tools.
- Establishes effective classroom management and utilizes restorative practices and the school's student behavior response protocol.
- Supervises students during recesses, lunches, and before/after school as assigned by the administration.
Student Assessment & Growth
- Regularly assesses student learning using a variety of formative and summative measures.
- Maintains accurate and timely assessment documentation.
- Analyzes student data to inform instruction and differentiate learning experiences.
- Actively engages SEL professional development and implementation.
Community & Collaboration
- Leads a student advisory group.
- Participates in regular and effective communication with parents as partners in students' education.
- Actively participates in school enrollment management initiatives.
- Attends all professional development and faculty meetings.
General Responsibilities
- Follows guidelines for fulfillment of duties as described in the Employee Handbook
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Terms of Employment:
This is an exempt position. Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, and a retirement plan (with up to 7% employer match). Hours on campus are expected from 7:15 am–4:00 pm. As an exempt employee, work outside of these hours, including nights and weekends, may be required to fulfill the essential job functions of this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Berkeley Hall School provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Equal opportunity includes, but is not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Arts/Science degree (required)
- K–8 Teaching Credential (preferred)
- Experience teaching multiple-subjects (preferred)
- Live Scan and TB clearance
- A commitment to the mission and core beliefs of Berkeley Hall School
SKILLS:
- Fosters a collaborative learning environment for both teachers and students.
- Exhibits a growth mindset.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Takes initiative and is a self-starter.
- Thoughtfully and effectively communicates with colleagues, students, parents, and teachers.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships; is a team player and puts relationships first.
- Teaches with courage and emotional agility–a high level of emotional intelligence is required.
- Moves through uncertainty and adversity with grace and balance.
- Ability to give and receive feedback effectively and efficiently.
- Commitment to BHS diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
- Has a working knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Office, and g suite
- Knowledge of MacBooks, iPads and associated applications and technologies
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Regularly sits, talks, and listens
- Be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Regularly uses close and distance vision
- Works at desk and computer screen for extended periods of time
- Turns, bends, and reaches
- Works in traditional, climate-controlled office environment
- Ability to walk 60-acre campus