Harvard-Westlake School Looking for Middle School English Teacher at Los Angeles, CA Full Time

Middle School English Teacher

Harvard-Westlake seeks to hire an exceptional and highly qualified educator for a Middle School English teaching position. The position will begin in August for the 2022-23 school year.

Our middle school consists of 7th, 8th, and 9th grades; interested candidates should have the ability and interest in working with all three grade levels. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a knowledge of and passion for English, creative writing, and world literature as well as experience working with students to develop their writing skills. Candidates should be prepared to integrate themselves in the life of the school. The English department values team teaching, innovation, and collegiality. While primarily an English teaching position, the full teaching load will likely include a course outside of English, such as journalism, public speaking, debate, human development, or study skills and technology.

Harvard-Westlake School is an independent, co-educational college preparatory day school consisting of two campuses located in Los Angeles, California, with approximately 1,600 students enrolled in grades seven through twelve.

Harvard-Westlake actively strives to be a diverse and inclusive community in its educational, admission, and employment practices. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, or any other characteristic.

We seek candidates who demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members; have an ability to work flexibly, independently, and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds; and have a capacity to serve as a model of openness, generosity, and acceptance.

Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience