High School English Teacher at Oak Grove School
About the Employer
Oak Grove School, a small pre-K through 12th-grade progressive school in Ojai, California, is seeking an experienced second-grade homeroom Teacher. We thrive as a community that builds character and confidence while celebrating the joy of learning. We are dedicated to providing an experiential education characterized by a thoughtful balance of academic rigor and creative expression, one that keeps the student at the center and nurtures the whole child.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Responsibilities: Core academic classes include 4 levels of English I through English IV. Additionally, as part of the High School Team, teachers are responsible for one grade level of Advisory class and one additional task, according to the needs of the program. Full time teachers also help to plan, implement, and participate in camping and backpacking trips and student council activities. They are also a part of a community-wide rota schedule designed to support students in the interstitial spaces and care for the school.
Requirements / Qualifications
* BA and/or MA degree in English or related field * Teaching Credential and/or MA in Education * 3 years teaching experience at the high school level
Qualities: * Desire to, knowledge of, and joy in working with high school aged students * Ability to establish and maintain an effective classroom culture conducive to student learning without the use of rewards and punishment * Familiarity with growth mindset, project/inquiry-based learning, core competencies, and authentic assessment * Self-motivated, self-disciplined, professional, enterprising, and energetic * Proven record of developing clear and highly organized yearlong curriculum maps, units and lesson plans tied to goal/objectives and student expectations *Excellent oral and written communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues * Ability to differentiate in the classroom * Interest in fostering diversity, inclusion, equity and social justice to promote a healthy learning environment * Active enjoyment of the outdoors, ability to plan and coordinate camping trips * Ability to work as part of a close-knit team * Familiarity with the philosophy of the school (amongst other things an inquiry-based approach to education in a non-competitive atmosphere), and an understanding of progressive education will be an asset * An interest in continuous personal growth and development
Requirements / Qualifications
* BA and/or MA degree in English or related field * Teaching Credential and/or MA in Education * 3 years teaching experience at the high school level
Qualities: * Desire to, knowledge of, and joy in working with high school aged students * Ability to establish and maintain an effective classroom culture conducive to student learning without the use of rewards and punishment * Familiarity with growth mindset, project/inquiry-based learning, core competencies, and authentic assessment * Self-motivated, self-disciplined, professional, enterprising, and energetic * Proven record of developing clear and highly organized yearlong curriculum maps, units and lesson plans tied to goal/objectives and student expectations *Excellent oral and written communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues * Ability to differentiate in the classroom * Interest in fostering diversity, inclusion, equity and social justice to promote a healthy learning environment * Active enjoyment of the outdoors, ability to plan and coordinate camping trips * Ability to work as part of a close-knit team * Familiarity with the philosophy of the school (amongst other things an inquiry-based approach to education in a non-competitive atmosphere), and an understanding of progressive education will be an asset * An interest in continuous personal growth and development
Comments and Other Information
To be considered, apply at https://oakgroveschool.org/employment-opportunities/
Our form at the above URL requires that a cover letter, resume/CV, and references be attached.
Comments and Other Information
To be considered, apply at https://oakgroveschool.org/employment-opportunities/
Our form at the above URL requires that a cover letter, resume/CV, and references be attached.