CWC Silver Lake Middle: ELA Teacher at Citizens of the World Los Angeles

About the Employer

The mission of Citizens of the World Los Angeles (CWC LA) is to provide a socio-economically, culturally, and racially diverse community of students in Los Angeles with an intellectually challenging, experiential learning environment that develops each student's confidence, potential, and individual responsibility as citizens of the world. CWC LA schools develop students’ social and emotional skills to prepare them to become citizens of the world, and we promote academic rigor through a constructivist, project-based learning approach, to support and develop children’s natural intellectual curiosity. CWC LA enrolls a diverse student body that reflects the abundant diversity of the communities served by our schools. On a grown path to serving more than 5,000 students in the coming years, CWC LA operates five charters: o CWC Hollywood (TK-5th) operating since 2010. o CWC Silver Lake (TK-8th) operating since 2012. o CWC Mar Vista (TK-8th) operating since 2013. o CWC West Valley (TK-4th) operating since 2020. o CWC East Valley (TK-3rd) operating since 2021. CWC LA has a Regional Support Office (RSO) that supports all CWC LA schools. We work with our network partners at Citizens of the World Charter Schools (CWCS), linking the schools in Los Angeles to CWC schools in other parts of the country. Our core values are embraced by the entire community: o Excellence: We demand lasting quality. o Diversity: We are better and stronger because of our differences. o Authenticity: We are our true selves in this work, and we are candid. o Community: We care deeply about people. We share and build partnerships. We celebrate, laugh, and seek joy, even in the tough times. o Change: We welcome the unknown, embracing the unexpected and new. We adapt to meet the ever-changing times. We find new ways.

Job Summary

Job Summary

About This Role: Silver Lake Middle School ("CWC SLMS") is seeking a dynamic and experienced Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher who is passionate about creating joyful, rigorous learning environments. The ideal candidate is committed to social-emotional development, culturally responsive teaching, and fostering a love for reading and writing through constructivist, project-based approaches. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and refine curriculum aligned with Common Core Middle School ELA Standards and multiple intelligences theory. Deliver engaging lessons in reading, writing, speaking, and listening to support student growth. Use multiple forms of assessment to monitor progress, inform instruction, and ensure students meet or exceed grade-level expectations. Use data to differentiate instruction and provide targeted support to individual learners. Create a positive, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom culture grounded in social-emotional learning. Collaborate regularly with colleagues, school leaders, and Teaching Associates. Maintain proactive and ongoing communication with students’ families. Participate in professional development, school-wide activities, and community engagement opportunities. Model professionalism and uphold all deadlines and responsibilities with integrity.

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