Lower School Science Teacher

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About the Employer

Buckley, with a student body of 830, is known for its unique educational philosophy, the 4-Fold Plan of Education, which melds a whole-child approach with elements of structure, as well as for its warm, intimate educational environment. The school's curriculum balances academics, the arts, physical development and moral education. Its creative, personalized approach to education emphasizes high academic standards for all students, and includes traditional touches that develop the character and discipline that unlock students' potential.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Buckley School is a dynamic, nurturing learning community committed to equity and inclusion, and as such, seeks to hire talented teachers with diverse backgrounds. Lower School Science Teacher The Buckley School, Los Angeles' oldest K-12 all-gender learning institution, has an opening for a Lower School Science Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

Buckley teachers report to the division head and create an educational program and a classroom environment in support of the school's mission, Portrait of a Graduate, Strategic Plan, and commitment to DEI, based on the belief that student agency and engagement is critical for effective learning. This position co-reports to the Head of Lower School and the K-12 Science Department Chair. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Instruction ? Plans, organizes, and implements appropriate discipline-specific, interdisciplinary, and differentiated educational experiences and classroom environment to fulfill the Portrait of a Graduate, the school's mission, DEI initiatives and Commitments, and also ensures students find agency, purpose, and relevancy in their learning ? Provides differentiated instruction to meet individual needs by creating meaningful relationships and practicing a growth mindset ? Responsible for half group and whole group instruction of science to students in third, fourth, and fifth grade ? Writes trimester prose reports to reflect student growth, progress, and understanding of scientific concepts ? Conferences with parents/guardians of students Curriculum ? Participates in regular review, revision, development, and documentation of curriculum by utilizing recent research in neuroscience, education, psychology and futurism ? Participates in establishing grade level, departmental and/or school level curriculum goals Procedural Responsibilities ? Upholds all expectations, policies and practices outlined in the school's employee handbook, the collective bargaining agreement and other foundational documents

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