High School Social Science Teacher - Seaside, United States - Chartwell School

Description

High School Social Science Teacher

Full-Time/Exempt

Begins: July 29, 2024
Salary Range $65K-$105K

Chartwell School is seeking a High School Humanities/Social Studies teacher to join our team for the school year. The appropriate candidate holds a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Science and is able to teach 9-12th grade humanities to neurodiverse students.

We are a growing independent college preparatory school on the Monterey Peninsula in coastal California, approximately 100 miles south of San Francisco. For nearly 40 years Chartwell has been serving students in grades 1-12, who have been identified as having dyslexia or related language-based learning differences. Class sizes are small and teachers individualize instruction while teaching small groups.

The successful candidate is responsible for understanding student learning profiles and scaffolding instruction to meet the needs of individual students. A solid understanding of social science content and direct teaching of skills is necessary. Experience with technology and blended learning platforms and project based learning experience is beneficial. A special education credential is also desirable, but not required.

Chartwell offers a unique professional growth opportunity for teachers who want to grow their practice toward including an understanding of cognitive learning profiles and brain-based educational practices. Professional development is strongly supported by the school, as our culture values continuous learning and innovation of instructional practice.

Most importantly, we seek teachers who intuit that the central aspect of teaching is creating trusting and respectful relationships with all students.

Core competencies: Team player/collaborative, continuous learner/growth mindset, innovative thinker, problem-solver, takes initiative, belief in the ability of all students to achieve, commitment, ability to differentiate and scaffold instruction, ability to establish rapport and build strong relationships with students.

This position is open for the academic year. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience; medical benefits are included.

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About Chartwell

Mission

Chartwell empowers students with dyslexia and associated learning differences to unlock their full potential. We provide a college preparatory, strength-based program that gives students the skills, strategies, tools, and mindset needed to become successful lifelong learners. We share our expertise through partnerships and outreach initiatives to transform education.

Vision

Chartwell aspires to show the world that young people with language-based learning differences and diverse learning styles and profiles can be among the most creative, productive and valuable members of any community. We further aim to inspire others to get to know, understand and value these students from very young ages and to help them realize their full potential. We seek to see them develop into confident young people and adults, committed to lifelong learning and equipped with the knowledge, skills and social and emotional competencies to achieve their goals.

Chartwell School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.