History Teacher

**History Teacher JOB DESCRIPTION**

Chadwick School

Palos Verdes Peninsula, California

Chadwick School is an independent, K-12, coeducational day school dedicated to academic excellence, the development of exemplary character, and self-discovery through experience. A highly educated faculty and staff bring out the best in the talented student body through active learning, challenging academics, one-on-one mentoring, unparalleled global opportunities, nationally distinguished outdoor education and community service programs, outstanding athletic opportunities, and award-winning visual and performing arts.

The core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness, and compassion are widely shared and fostered daily in classrooms, during co-curricular activities, and through the camaraderie of this close-knit community.

Located on a beautiful, 45-acre hilltop campus on the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County, Chadwick enrolls over 800 students drawn from more than 45 Southern California communities.

Founded in 1935 by visionary educator Margaret Lee Chadwick, Chadwick is one of two schools operated by the Roessler-Chadwick Foundation. In 2010, Chadwick International School (CISS) was formed in Songdo, South Korea, which expanded opportunities for students around the globe to benefit from a world-class Chadwick education.

**Job Title: History Teacher**

Division/Department: Upper and Middle School

Reports To: Division Director

Location: Palos Verdes, CA

Level/Grade: 7-12

Type of position/FLSA: Full-time Exempt

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Department members work closely to create a coherent learning experience that has been designed to prepare students for lifelong learning as global citizens with keen minds, exemplary character, self-knowledge, and the ability to lead. Each teacher also serves as a faculty advisor to students, participates in the life of the school outside of the classroom, and engages in professional development and learning.

Chadwick’s mission-driven program focuses on academic excellence, exemplary character, and self-discovery through experience and is based on the Core Values of compassion, fairness, honesty, respect, and responsibility and the Chadwick Core Competencies: critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration, character, courage, and cultural competence.

**ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Teach 4 sections total of social studies, which may include World History and/or US History
- Positively and actively contribute to the life of the school (i.e. afternoon co-curricular, coaching, etc).
- Collaborate to plan curriculum around shared learning outcomes, skill sequences, content knowledge, and enduring understandings and essential questions.
- Use a variety of instructional techniques to engage students in active, experiential learning grounded in authentic texts and experiences.
- Integrate technology into lessons, including the use of laptops and Google platforms.
- Use Chadwick principles of assessment and grading to assess, record, and provide feedback on student learning and next steps.
- Submit grades and student comments as instructed and on time.
- Keep information systems up to date, including class calendars, gradebooks, and course online sites.
- Attend all relevant department and faculty meetings and school events, including new faculty orientation and training throughout the year, professional development, and student orientations before school starts, back-to-school night, parent-teacher conferences, assemblies, graduation, etc.).
- Demonstrate an ability to proactively reflect on and participate in discussions around identity, race, and issues of social justice.
- Cover classes for absent colleagues as requested.
- Supervise students as assigned, such as chaperoning, lunchtime supervision, and study hall.
- Read and follow employment policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Read and follow academic policies outlined in the relevant division Handbook.
- Communicate promptly and professionally with students, families, and colleagues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES, AND SKILLS**
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English are required.
- A bachelor’s degree is required.
- Teaching experience with middle or upper school students is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of pedagogy and educational tools, including relevant technology, is preferred.
- A student-centered, global, and innovative approach to teaching is preferred.

Compensation:
Anticipated base compensation is $76,000-$90,000 based on experience. The position will begin August 2024.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT**
- Required to lift and carry up to a maximum of 25 lbs., in a correct manner consistent with the appropriate training provided by the School.
- Occasionally required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist,