Junior High Language Arts Teacher
Junior High Language Arts Teacher
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26-04-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 66500 - 111000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
26-04-2025
Job Description
Founded in 1958 Sequoyah School is an independent progressive K12 day school in Pasadena California built on the belief that diversity of all kinds is fundamental to a powerful education. Students find joy and deep learning as they navigate through curriculum while teachers guide problemcentered classrooms that foster curiosity through intellectual exploration and opportunities for application. The schools mission to challenge the mind nurture the heart and celebrate human dignity is evidenced in its placebased program and signature experiences like Field Studies the Social Innovation Program Talking Leaves and more.
Job Overview
Sequoyah School is expanding its academic team and seeks a fulltime Junior High Language Arts position will teach Language Arts to students fostering critical thinking creativity and strong communication skills through literature writing and discussionbased learning. The teacher will also support students academic growth and socialemotional development through collaborative engagement with families and colleagues
Roles and Responsibilities
Job Overview
Sequoyah School is expanding its academic team and seeks a fulltime Junior High Language Arts position will teach Language Arts to students fostering critical thinking creativity and strong communication skills through literature writing and discussionbased learning. The teacher will also support students academic growth and socialemotional development through collaborative engagement with families and colleagues
Roles and Responsibilities
- Teach four sections of mixed 7th/8th language arts
- Design courses and projects aligned with Sequoyahs mastery framework centering around big ideas and a deeper sense of meaning and purpose including opportunities for authentic application of learning to academic realworld/societal issues and/or personal concerns and issues in the students lives and strong assessment and feedback for student growth.
- Engage in equitable teaching practices to establish a studentcentered learning environment that creates belonging and nurtures the engagement and growth of all students
- Build strong rapport with students by seeking to understand each students background interests and hopes in partnership with the family.
- Serve as an advisor to a designated group of students; responsibilities include host and prepare for studentled parent/guardian conferences academic coaching writing letters of recommendation facilitating lessons on diversity & inclusion and interpersonal skill development and team building
- Individuate attention to know and support advisees and students in the junior high.
- Lead/supervise K8 multiage groups and projects (Stewardship Options lab etc.
- Chaperone two field studies trips per year (one in the fall or winter; one in the spring)
Qualifications
- Loves junior high kids and is excited to support their development
- Has experience teaching Language Arts and/or Humanitiesrelated subjects
- Is passionate about projectbased studentcentered pedagogy
- Centers authentic learning experiences and belonging for students
- Has experience with or has an interest in changemaking and servicelearning
- Is interested in the collaborative work of faculty including interdisciplinary projects
Additional Compliance and OperationalInformation:
Salary Range Transparency:The expected pay range for this position is $66500 to $111000 annually and benefits are eligible. Compensation for this position will be provided upon request or during the interview process in alignment with California pay equity laws.
AtWill Employment:This position is considered atwill meaning employment may be terminated by either the employer or employee at any time with or without cause or notice unless otherwise specified in writing.
Disability Accommodations:Sequoyah School provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let us know if you require assistance during the application process.
Vaccination Policy:Sequoyah School may require proof of vaccination in accordance with applicable laws and health regulations.
Equal Opportunity Employer:Sequoyah School is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race color religion gender national origin sexual orientation age disability or any other legally protected status.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Sequoyah:Diversity is a founding value of Sequoyah School and we seek candidates willing and interested in upholding an equitable inclusive environment. Sequoyah School is also an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any phase of employment. We consider applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin sexual orientation age disability marital status or any other legally protected status.
For more information about Sequoyah School or to see other career opportunities please visit our website at .
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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