Description
La Salle College Preparatory is seeking a dynamic Social Studies educator to teach World History with the possibility of additional courses. The Social Studies Department collaborates to provide a curriculum that is rich in developing proper writing skills and critical reading. We are committed to providing a curriculum that meets the needs of all students through innovative learning activities, real world applications with diversity of voices, and connections across academic disciplines.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
– Promotes and carries out the Lasallian mission and its Core Principles
– Design and/or implement courses and units that effectively promote department outcomes and adhere to the scope and sequence as determined by the department;
– Plan what students will learn, how they will learn and how they will be assessed within a framework that features common assignments and assessments appropriate to the grade level within the academic discipline;
– Engage students in an active, effective learning environment;
– Collaborate with peers to develop, review, and improve curriculum;
– Provide regular and varied assessments of student learning to compile appropriate grades and properly determine what and how all students are learning;
– Communicate consistently with students, parents and school personnel;
– Work with appropriate administrators, the Learning Specialist, and/or counselors to support students that may have special learning needs;
● Keep current and complete grading and attendance records;
● La Salle looks to employ faculty and staff who share its core values of being compassionate, collaborative, enthusiastic, and humble
La Salle is an independent co-educational Catholic school serving students in grades 9-12 located in Pasadena, California. The school collaborates with the families it serves to provide a challenging, Catholic education for young men and women in the philosophy and traditions of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. This tradition, grounded in the values of St. John Baptist de La Salle, educates the whole person while emphasizing family spirit in a nurturing, caring environment, attentive to the moral, spiritual and religious development of students.
For more information, please visit our website at www.lasallehs.org.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: employment@lasallehs.org
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR SOCIAL STUDIES
● Undergraduate degree in Social Studies/History or related subject;
● Ability to work collaboratively to promote student learning;
● Teaching credential or work toward it.
● Minimum of three years teaching high school Social Studies
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR SOCIAL STUDIES
Master’s Degree
Experience working with high school students;
Experience as a classroom teacher in World History;
Experience with web-based learning, SmartBoards and 1:1 (e.g.iPads) classroom settings;
Experience in a Catholic high school setting.
Salary Information: $50,000 – $90,000; Compensation commensurate with level of experience, relevant professional certifications, and/or degrees earned.”
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
La Salle College Preparatory (Pasadena)
3880 E Sierra Madre Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
employment@lasallehs.org