Job Description

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

CalWest client school in the Oakland area seeks an 8th Grade Advanced Topics Teacher to begin August 2025.

Suggested courses:

• Engineering
• Coding and Gaming
• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Investing and Money Management
• Digital Art
• Biotechnology
• Advanced Math: Geometry

Qualifications

• Masters Degree required
• 5 years or more of teaching experience
• Natural rapport with children and effective classroom management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity
• Experience using technology to support teaching and learning, including Google Classroom (preferred)
• Teaching credential (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an appropriate elective curriculums consistent with our philosophy, including differentiated and data-driven instruction
• May serve as an advisor or co-advisor, depending on need, to a group 10-15 students supporting their overall growth and development; as part of advisory role, will hold formal student/teacher/guardian conferences twice a year for each student, and any other conferences that may be needed
• Establish a safe and inclusive environment for all students
• Collaborate with teachers in other Middle School grades and Specialist teachers
• Collaborate with Learning Services, Counselor, Middle School Deans, and outside professionals to assess and support students displaying academic or behavioral difficulties, including attendance at regular student support meetings
• Communicate student achievements through written progress reports at designated grading periods
• Use available technology to supplement learning experiences
• Organize the classroom space, manage materials, and adhere to supplies budget
• Plan field trips and classroom events
• Maintain regular communication with parents & guardians regarding student individual and group progress
• Maintain confidential student records and keep accurate documentation of student behavior and progress
• Supervise assigned recess and lunch duties
• Attend regular faculty and staff meetings, along with School-wide events such as in-services, prospective student events and Back to School Night
• Actively participate in the evaluation process regarding school programs and professional growth, the selection of curriculum and scheduling of school activities, etc.
• Actively participate in the testing and evaluation process for current and prospective students
• Attend the Middle School Outdoor Education overnight trip
• Facilitate activities during the daily community activity period including study hall, electives and homeroom/advisory
• Collaborate with team members to participate in school-wide events such as STEAM Fairs and other academic showcase opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

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