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Athenian | Intellectual Exploration & Meaningful Contribution
JOB TITLE: Middle School 8th Grade English Teacher, Full time
REPORTS TO: Middle School Dean of Students & Middle School Head
JOB STATUS: FLSA Status: .75 FTE
ABOUT ATHENIAN
The Athenian School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school that serves students in grades 6 – 12, from throughout the East Bay, California, the US and the world. Since our founding, we have been dedicated to educating students through experiential, collaborative and interdisciplinary learning. We foster critical thinking and value reasoned discourse, mutual respect, and social justice. Please read through our site to learn more about our community. We look forward to meeting you as you consider Athenian!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Athenian School is seeking a full time 8th grade English teacher to teach a total of three year long sections in 8th grade. During the 2023-24 school year, this position will lead our 8th graders in crafting their 8th Grade speeches and participate in Focus Days in grades 6-8. Successful candidates will have demonstrated the desire to, and the capabilities for, collaboratively generating curricula and classroom practices that help students develop and learn the specific skills necessary to express and apply them. Candidates will attend faculty meetings, participate in events such as Back to School Night and Open Houses, and chaperone one of the annual middle school trips. Such candidates will also be drawn to, and meaningfully contribute to finding ways to express in our classrooms, Athenian’s pillars: Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership, Service. In addition to instruction, teachers at Athenian are expected to participate in community life through a variety of programs, events, and opportunities.
We are looking for candidates that have experience teaching middle school, solid classroom management skills, and hold a Bachelor’s degree in teaching, English, or a related field.
In addition to these responsibilities, faculty have the chance to apply for and serve as part of our residential life team which would include dormitory housing. Faculty also have the opportunity to coach a sport for a supplemental stipend.
BENEFITS, COMPENSATION, PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Athenian provides excellent benefits and salaries are competitive and commensurate with work experience and education. Community members enjoy meals on campus and use of athletics facilities, including a pool, gym and fitness center. The salary for this role will range from $75,900 – $137,800. Additionally, faculty receive additional stipends for completed Masters and Doctoral degrees.
All employees participate in school wide professional development, and have the opportunity to pursue a range of additional professional growth opportunities. These include, but are not limited to, funded participation in professional conferences and continuing education opportunities. Athenian provides needed training for CPR/AED certification.
All employees are expected to attend all-school functions relevant to their role and to participate in supporting the student experience with other school duties as requested by their direct supervisor.
NON DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT
The Athenian School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all areas of employment. The School does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
How to apply: Please visit the Careers page on the Athenian School website, https://www.athenian.org/about/get-involved/careers
