Middle and High School Instructors - All Subjects at Lydian Academy

About the Employer

Lydian Academy is a one-on-one school with locations in Palo Alto and Burlingame. We are currently hiring for full-time and part-time roles at both campuses. Lydian Academy educators are compassionate, flexible, and open-minded, with subject matter expertise. We are hiring across all subject areas, including: Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, Calculus, Multivariable Calc, Statistics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Computer Science, Data Science, English, World History, U.S. History, Government, Economics, Spanish, Psychology, Ethnic Studies, Digital Photography, Studio Art, Drawing, and more! -- all courses can be found on our website: https://lydianacademy.com/academics/curriculum-courses/ Mission Lydian Academy’s mission is to develop young people with active and creative minds by nurturing their innate joys of learning through authentic academic success. By encouraging academic excellence, for all types of students, whatever their abilities, Lydian students extend their learning beyond the classroom to experience long-term success.

Job Summary

Job Summary

A Day in the Life of a Lydian Teacher * Work with students one-on-one to provide rigorous, individualized, and differentiated instruction. * Personalize curriculum and teaching strategies for students with diverse academic backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles (from students with learning differences to students completing advanced courses.) * Foster confidence, curiosity, and executive functioning skills throughout the coursework. * Plan daily lessons, based on a core curriculum, that align with student interests, goals, and abilities. * Establish clear learning objectives, and assess students based on rubrics to make sure they are meeting the learning objectives set forth. * Keep accurate, timely, and transparent records, such as grades and weekly progress reports. * Through clear communication and interpersonal interactions, maintain a warm, safe, and engaging school environment of mutual respect. * Make learning conversational, hands-on, active, interactive, and fun! * Collaborate with colleagues and continue to grow professionally in quarterly all-staff development days and monthly department meetings. * Contribute to Lydian culture by adding your own unique talents and interests to our close-knit school community (for example, lead a club, chaperone a field trip, or contribute to our curriculum resources.) * Maintain a sense of humor and nonjudgmental attitude as you help adolescents navigate their educational and personal journeys to adulthood. Why Teach at Lydian? * See tangible results of your work as you watch students grow academically and personally. * Be part of a welcoming, supportive, and inspiring team of educators who are focused on both the academic success and wellbeing of students. * Work Monday through Friday (no evenings or weekends like tutoring jobs). * Get access to health, dental, vision and 401k benefits with a full-time schedule. * If you don’t want to commit to full-time work, part-time positions are available

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications