| OUR MISSION
At Milken Community School, we think education is more than what you know. Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us. POSITION OVERVIEW
The Summer School Teacher is a seasonal position, the Summer session runs from late June through the end of July, 2021. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment where value is placed on the skills and passions of the discipline within a larger context of school mission and integrative thinking. The primary responsibilities include teaching one section of summer school in an on-line, in-person or hybrid format and taking part in all related summer school programming. This role reports to the Summer School Director. RESPONSIBILITIES
? Monitor progress of each student for mastery of course content, provide intervention or differentiation when necessary and appropriate, and deliver consistent high quality
feedback.
? Submit all grading on a timely basis.
? Ensure relevancy by connecting course content to other academic domains and
authentically exploring the relationship between course content, the Milken Community
Schools mission, and the Portrait of the Graduate.
? Utilize collaborative and individual learning opportunities that support student growth.
? Design lessons that are well-sequenced in terms of content and developmental
appropriateness.
? Develop learning experiences where inquiry, curiosity, and exploration are valued.
? Create a learning environment where students feel safe and welcome.
? Place a strong emphasis on learning, and the important, natural role mistakes play in
learning.
? Demonstrate situational adaptability that balances the needs of social teens, the needs of the lesson, and teachable moments.
? Engage with students outside the classroom through office hours
? Participate in on-boarding activities prior to summer school classes.
? Other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS
? Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required, Master’s degree preferred.
? Previous teaching experience required, preferably at the high school level. Interested candidates, please send a cover letter and resume to: jobs@milkenschool.org |
