High School English Language Arts Teacher at The SEED School of Los Angeles County

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
3/16/2026
Contact
SEED LA HR
2135120995
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
65000 - 115,330 Annually
Length of Work Year
11 months
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

The SEED School of Los Angeles County (SEED LA) "Empowering Scholars. Elevating Communities. Engineering the Future." The SEED School of Los Angeles County (SEED LA) is a college-preparatory, tuition-free, five-day-a-week public boarding school committed to transforming the lives of low-income students who need—and deserve—a caring, rigorous, and inclusive environment where they can thrive and realize their full potential. Rooted in the groundbreaking vision of The SEED Foundation, SEED LA joins a nationally recognized network of public college-prep boarding schools that serve students who benefit from a 24-hour learning environment. Established in 1998, The SEED Foundation launched the nation’s first public boarding school model, grounded in the belief that all young people, regardless of circumstance, should have access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to pursue their dreams. At SEED LA, we go beyond the traditional classroom. As a STEAM-focused school in partnership with LA Metro, SEED LA is the first school of its kind to center its academic and career pathways on transportation, infrastructure, and engineering, preparing students to shape the future of Los Angeles and beyond. We nurture both the scholar and the citizen, inspiring students to pursue not only academic excellence but also purpose-driven lives. SEED LA is proud to be a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB), offering the **Middle Years Programme (MYP) for 9th and 10th graders and preparing to launch the Diploma Programme (DP) for 11th and 12th graders. Through the IB framework, we challenge students to think critically, act ethically, and engage globally. Our commitment to the whole child is also reflected in our status as a Valor Compass Camp School, where Restorative Justice, community circles, and social-emotional learning are embedded into daily practice. We believe that relationships are the foundation of learning, and we strive to build a school culture grounded in trust, empathy, and accountability. College-going is not just a goal at SEED LA—it’s a guarantee. From the moment students enter our doors, we cultivate a culture where college is an expectation for all. Our team is unwavering in our support of first-generation college-bound students and their families, providing a robust network of academic, emotional, and postsecondary supports to ensure every scholar is equipped for success in college and in life.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Apply Here: https://www.seedschoolla.org/employment-opportunities Job Level: Teacher - Certificated (Full-Time) Reports To: Director of Academics Start Date: August 2026 POSITION OVERVIEW: The SEED School of Los Angeles County is looking for an English Language Arts Teacher to join its team. The English Language Arts Teacher will cultivate a rigorous, instructional culture that strives to build readers, writers, and communicators prepared to meet the demands of college and engage as productive citizens of the world. In our classrooms, scholars read worthwhile complex texts nearly every day; challenging texts that build their understanding that reading is their pathway to knowledge and develop the critical thinking skills and vocabulary necessary for long-term success. Scholars ground daily writing and discussion in evidence. Scholars will interface with daily practice discussing and writing about informational and literary text and other media in order to be successful in college and career. Additionally, in our ELA classrooms we require scholars to do the thinking while engaging with meaningful content. English courses taught at The SEED School of Los Angeles County are as follow: 9th Grade - English 9 10th Grade - English 10, AP Seminar - English Humanities 11th Grade - English 11, AP Seminar - English Humanities, AP Language Comp 12th Grade - English 12, AP Seminar - English Humanities, AP English Literature ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide Excellent College-Preparatory Instruction to all Scholars Foster a classroom culture and environment of high expectations for all scholars that is grounded in a belief that each scholar can learn and achieve at college-preparatory levels Effectively plan, design, and deliver instruction from the assigned grade level curriculum and provide supports to reach every scholar, regardless of prior academic background, disability, or English language fluency Engage in internalizing assigned curri

Requirements / Qualifications

Possess and maintain a valid California Teaching Credential or ability to obtain this credential in California by August 1, 2026, through one of the following pathways: California Single Subject Credential (Clear or Preliminary) in English Non-California Credential transferring to California with proof of transferring credential in progress Proof of California Credential in progress California University Internship Credential Eligible (English) Active California teacher certification in the assigned subject area(s) and a valid English Learner Authorization (e.g. CLAD) For Out-of-State or Non-Credentialed Applicants: Before applying, visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/) to assess teaching eligibility in a California public school as of July 2026 Apply Here: https://www.seedschoolla.org/employment-opportunities

Requirements / Qualifications

Possess and maintain a valid California Teaching Credential or ability to obtain this credential in California by August 1, 2026, through one of the following pathways: California Single Subject Credential (Clear or Preliminary) in English Non-California Credential transferring to California with proof of transferring credential in progress Proof of California Credential in progress California University Internship Credential Eligible (English) Active California teacher certification in the assigned subject area(s) and a valid English Learner Authorization (e.g. CLAD) For Out-of-State or Non-Credentialed Applicants: Before applying, visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/) to assess teaching eligibility in a California public school as of July 2026 Apply Here: https://www.seedschoolla.org/employment-opportunities

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