Ojai Valley School is a pre-kindergarten to grade 12 boarding and day school located on two campuses in Ojai, California.  The Lower Campus serves students in grades PK-8 and the Upper Campus serves students in grades 9-12.

Summary of Position

The Middle School Science Teacher, under the supervision of the Head of Lower Campus, is responsible for maintaining, creating and implementing curriculum for middle school students. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, creative, science teacher who possesses an enthusiasm for working with middle school students, a commitment to innovative pedagogy and collaboration with colleagues, excellent writing and communication skills, and comfort and familiarity with the use of relevant technology to enhance learning. The ideal candidate will be an experienced teacher capable of teaching various levels of middle school science.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Instructs students according to the requirements outlined in the job description for teachers in the Faculty Training Manual.  
2. Develops a program consistent with the school philosophy, and coordinates with elementary and high school divisions.  
3. Organizes the methodology of respective courses to satisfy individual needs and preparation for the following grade level.
4. Maintains a warm and positive environment in the classroom, while establishing and managing classroom rules and regulations.
5. Leads children, by example and otherwise, adhering to the guidelines of the school Course of Study and Faculty Training Manual.
6. Cares for and protects the safety of the students and is versed in emergency and disaster procedures.
7. Provides leadership with emergency and disaster procedures; is thoroughly advised and clear about role during emergency and disaster procedures. 
8. Prepares course objectives and outlines for the Course of Study following curriculum guidelines, satisfying state and local requirements.
9. Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
10. Prepares, administers, and corrects tests and records results.
11. Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations.
12. Takes roll at 8:00 a.m. and promptly reports to Front Office.
13. Monitors silent reading.
14. Accompanies classes to special events and school functions.
15. Communicates with parents, dorm parents, and administration on a regular basis.
16. Displays students’ work around the school and in publications.
17. Orients new students.
18. Teaches rules of conduct.
19. Prepares a presentation for an All-school assembly.
20. Maintains order and discipline in the classroom.
21. Counsels students and reviews grades on a continual basis.
22. Coordinates and contributes to class field trips.
23. Contributes to parent newsletters and/or publications.
24. Provides leadership with emergency and disaster procedures.
25. Is a member of a weekend team.
26. Gives instructions to children regarding desirable health and personal habits.
27. Provides after-school tutoring 2-3 days a week for students in need.
28. Additional instructional/supervisory responsibilities as directed by Head of Lower Campus.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; prior teaching experience required. Credential and experience with curriculum planning is preferred. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate grades, and possesses basic skills to work with budgets. 

REASONING ABILITY: 

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

1. Current CPR and First Aid preferred. 
2. California Driver's License preferred. 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: 

1. Ability to use training and experience to teach children of all ages. 
2. Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control. 
3. Good character, integrity, and adaptability. 
4. Ability to supervise children of all ages. 
5. Ability to relate to one’s peers.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.  

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.  The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

Ojai Valley School is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religions, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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