Part-Time Middle School Humanities Teacher at Live Oak A Learning Center For Children

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Curriculum Development, Equity, Social Justice, Collaboration, Assessment Practices, Student Support, Communication, Advisory Leadership, Professional Growth, Field Trip Coordination, Family Engagement, Self-Reflection, Team Meetings, Student Portfolios, Robust Feedback, Event Participation

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Description Live Oak School supports the potential and promise of each student. We provide a strong academic foundation, develop personal confidence and the ability to collaborate with others, inspire students to act with compassion and integrity, and nurture a passion for learning to last a lifetime. Live Oak is accepting resumes for a Middle School Humanities Teacher to begin in August, 2025. Applicants should have experience as head teachers, professional training, enjoy collaborative work on curriculum development, demonstrate a commitment to issues of equity and social justice, and feel a resonance with the school’s mission, vision, values, and educational philosophy. Please submit a resume and complete supplemental questions to apply. This is a full time position and reports to the Middle School Division Director. Requirements Primary Responsibilities of the Middle School Humanities Teacher: The middle school humanities teacher is responsible for the planning, consistent documentation, and implementation of the middle school humanities program, in accordance with the department standards and school’s educational philosophy, established scope and sequence, and adopted resources. Estimated course load: Teach 1 section of humanities; oversee a weekly club; and participate in duties and study halls. Engage in self-reflection and professional growth through goal setting, participation in the PGP program, and attending PD opportunities. Lead an advisory group of middle school students, collaborate with grade-level team on content. Collaborate with Middle School Learning Specialist, School Counselor, and Deans in providing students with academic and social support, and attend family/support meetings as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Participate in staff, middle school division, humanities department, team meetings as needed to accomplish the goals of the program. Facilitate and record notes for advisees’ student-led Fall and Spring parent conferences. Develop and implement robust assessment practices; provide regular feedback to students. Prepare trimester report cards and midterm reports. Guide student portfolio work. Coordinate Acorn Stories. Coordinate humanities field trips and participate in advisory field trips throughout the year. Communicate regularly with families (send assessed work home, and write posts to class websites and articles). Lead a Grove. Participate in the middle school internal subbing program. Supervise students during lunch, recess, and middle school assemblies. Collaborate with the grade-level team in planning and implementing New Student Orientation. Additional Program Expectations: Supports admissions’ work through hosting tours and visitors, as well as participating in the Middle School Open House. Participate in the Middle School BTSN. Participate in Camp Live Oak. Support students during one evening event, such as the Middle School Music Festival, middle school dance, or movie night. Attend the MS Music Festival/MS Drama Productions/Art Show. Participate in the outdoor ed/travel overnight education trip. Write speeches for graduates and attend the Eighth Grade Reflections Ceremony (to be determined by previous experience with the graduating class.)

Responsibilities

The Middle School Humanities Teacher is responsible for planning, documenting, and implementing the humanities program in line with the school's educational philosophy. They will also engage in professional growth and collaborate with various staff to support students academically and socially.