Position Type

Social Studies Teacher – Middle School

Fall 2021

School Description:

If you are looking for a school to call home, Gindi Maimonides Academy is the school for you!

Gindi Maimonides Academy is a leading independent day school servicing over 550 children in preschool through grade 8. The campus is conveniently located on the border of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Academic excellence and the development of children with strong character are cornerstone aspects of Gindi Maimonides Academy.

To learn more about our school visit our website at www.maimonidesla.com

A peek into our hallways - https://vimeo.com/385392630

Interested candidates should send a resume to asostchen@maimonidesla.com. 

Job Description:

Gindi Maimonides Academy is seeking a dynamic full time social studies instructor, preferably with previous middle school teaching experience to be a part of thriving and growing humanities department.  A passion for teaching middle school students and understanding their academic and emotional development is a priority. The new history teacher will lead the Maimonides middle school history team in curriculum design, instruction, student relations, grading, and all other required duties of a classroom teacher. 

Gindi Maimonides Academy operates as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We aim to employ a collaborative, creative, joyful and diverse faculty and staff. 

Qualifications and Skills:

• teaching experience as an upper school history teacher
• Ability to design curriculum, lesson plans, and teach 6^th - 8^th grade history
• Previous experience working with students in upper elementary, middle school, or high school
• Warm, enthusiastic educator who can serve as a role model to middle school students
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Growth minded
• Collaborative

Responsibilities:

• Plan and teach history in grades 6 - 8

• Refine and adjust the current curriculum as needed

• Differentiate for individual students based on their unique needs so all students are appropriately engaged 

• Incorporate multiple techniques of instruction, including discussion, hands-on and creative activities, independent writing assignments, and the use of all appropriate visual aids

• Plan and coordinate class field trips and class speaking engagements when appropriate

• Plan, coordinate, and lead Model UN 

• Create a classroom environment of respect that encourages students to take risks and strive to reach goals

• Communicate and enforce high expectations and standards for behavior and performance

• Initiate and maintain timely and consistent communication with parents

• Collaborate with colleagues

Hours:

Teaching is in person on campus 7:45 - 4:30 Monday - Thursday, 7:45 - 2:30 Friday

Salary: $50,000.00 to $75,000.00/ year