Middle School Social Science Teacher (Grades 7-8), Larchmont Charter School at Larchmont Charter School
Job Summary
Job Summary
Primary Function: Develop and implement an integrated, standards-based curriculum that utilizes constructivist instructional methods in the appropriate subject matter and grade level. Create a healthy and safe learning environment that demonstrates respect for all and supports student success. Communicate and partner effectively with parents to support student learning. Evaluate student learning and adapt to evaluation data to continually improve our academic program.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: (*) Bachelor’s Degree (*) Valid CA Single Subject Social Science Teaching Credential (*) Valid CA English Learner Authorization (*) TB Test clearance & DOJ fingerprinting clearance (*) 3+ successful years of teaching experience with a track record of advancing student achievement (*) Complete familiarity with the new CA Common Core State Standards (*) An enthusiasm for curriculum development to support a young and growing school program
How to Apply: Submit the following to lcsjobs@larchmontcharter.org with the subject line: Middle School Social Science Teacher (Grades 7-8) • Must include Résumé clearly stating: all degree(s) earned, applicable professional development certifications earned, and each position held with dates of employment, employer, and responsibilities (for each teacher position, list number of years in a full-time capacity); • Must include a copy of a valid CA Single Subject English Teaching Credential or explain progress toward obtaining a CA teaching credential; • Must include a statement of your educational philosophy. Include your interpretation of the Constructivist learning theory and how you have successfully applied it to learning and instruction at the specific grade level(s) and academic areas of your expertise. Please also share your experience with and commitment to diversity throughout your personal, educational, and professional journey. • May include letters of recommendation • May include unofficial transcripts
Minimum Qualifications: (*) Bachelor’s Degree (*) Valid CA Single Subject Social Science Teaching Credential (*) Valid CA English Learner Authorization (*) TB Test clearance & DOJ fingerprinting clearance (*) 3+ successful years of teaching experience with a track record of advancing student achievement (*) Complete familiarity with the new CA Common Core State Standards (*) An enthusiasm for curriculum development to support a young and growing school program
How to Apply: Submit the following to lcsjobs@larchmontcharter.org with the subject line: Middle School Social Science Teacher (Grades 7-8) • Must include Résumé clearly stating: all degree(s) earned, applicable professional development certifications earned, and each position held with dates of employment, employer, and responsibilities (for each teacher position, list number of years in a full-time capacity); • Must include a copy of a valid CA Single Subject English Teaching Credential or explain progress toward obtaining a CA teaching credential; • Must include a statement of your educational philosophy. Include your interpretation of the Constructivist learning theory and how you have successfully applied it to learning and instruction at the specific grade level(s) and academic areas of your expertise. Please also share your experience with and commitment to diversity throughout your personal, educational, and professional journey. • May include letters of recommendation • May include unofficial transcripts
Comments and Other Information
Larchmont is a constructivist school. Constructivism is a theory of learning which holds that each of us has a unique schema of the world based on our lived experience and that by interacting with our environment we make connections to what we already know and construct new meaning. It is therefore essential that we know our students well to be able to meet them where they are and grow from there. We do this through small class size, looping, longer periods of instruction, and a focus on social-emotional development and community K-12.
Learning is seen as an active process. Diversity is core to our model because it is through ensuring a richly diverse environment – of both people and programming – that we create the setting for learning to occur. The diversity of our community provides students the opportunities to interact and benefit from students and staff from disparate backgrounds often resulting in a variety of perspectives leading to diversity of thought and increasing critical and creative thinking. The diversity in the program – both the interdisciplinary project-based learning and the rich array of enrichment and elective offerings – music, art, movement, cooking, gardening, improvisation, and more K-12 – tap into our students’ multiple intelligences and facilitate them making connections across the curriculum. This is the power of our model.
This Diverse by Design video highlights the power of integration and how Larchmont is part of a national movement to realize the vision and promise of Brown v. Board of Education. It was made possible through a generous benefactor and professional filmmaker in our community.
Copy and paste this link to your browser to learn more about LCS: https://youtu.be/NrSKSbkju2c
Comments and Other Information
Larchmont is a constructivist school. Constructivism is a theory of learning which holds that each of us has a unique schema of the world based on our lived experience and that by interacting with our environment we make connections to what we already know and construct new meaning. It is therefore essential that we know our students well to be able to meet them where they are and grow from there. We do this through small class size, looping, longer periods of instruction, and a focus on social-emotional development and community K-12.
Learning is seen as an active process. Diversity is core to our model because it is through ensuring a richly diverse environment – of both people and programming – that we create the setting for learning to occur. The diversity of our community provides students the opportunities to interact and benefit from students and staff from disparate backgrounds often resulting in a variety of perspectives leading to diversity of thought and increasing critical and creative thinking. The diversity in the program – both the interdisciplinary project-based learning and the rich array of enrichment and elective offerings – music, art, movement, cooking, gardening, improvisation, and more K-12 – tap into our students’ multiple intelligences and facilitate them making connections across the curriculum. This is the power of our model.
This Diverse by Design video highlights the power of integration and how Larchmont is part of a national movement to realize the vision and promise of Brown v. Board of Education. It was made possible through a generous benefactor and professional filmmaker in our community.
Copy and paste this link to your browser to learn more about LCS: https://youtu.be/NrSKSbkju2c