Brentwood School inspires every student to:

Think critically and creatively.

Act ethically.

Shape a future with meaning.

BRENTWOOD SCHOOL

Middle School Sixth Grade Teacher

Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a Sixth Grade teacher beginning in August, 2023. We are seeking individuals from independent, public, private, or charter schools, with prior experience in and a passion for teaching middle school students.  A minimum of a college bachelor’s degree is required, however a master’s degree is preferred.      In addition to the attributes and qualities below, an ideal candidate for this position would possess a passion and enthusiasm for language arts and social studies     .

It is expected that a successful candidate would:

• Support the school’s educational mission by challenging, engaging, and nurturing students
• Demonstrate an understanding of thematic learning
• Have experience working in a collaborative grade level team
• Create lessons and projects that are inclusive of the diversity and multiculturalism in our community
• Have a successful track record and proven ability in the instruction of middle school social studies and language arts    
• Lead an advisory group through planned lessons
• Attend the 6^th Grade off-campus retreat
• Engage and support students of varied identities, lifestyles, and beliefs
• Create an environment that fosters open discussion with the freedom to express varied points of view
• Communicate with students and families with care and clarity
• Perform additional duties and participate in the life of the school by advising a club, chaperone events, and attending student activities

In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities:

• Strong collaboration and cross-cultural competence
• An interest in and openness to professional growth and development
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion
• A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy
• Flexibility

Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com. Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to the contact person listed below. In your letter, highlight your education and experience specifically related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.    

COVID vaccination and booster will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption

The salary range for this position is annual $69,441 - $100,941.

Nasrin Farahmand
Administrative Assistant to the Middle School Director
100 S. Barrington Place
Los Angeles, CA 90049
     Email: nfarahmand@bwscampus.com

About Brentwood School

Mission & ValuesBrentwood School is a vibrant and diverse community whose purpose is to promote personal and intellectual growth. We provide challenging, engaging programs in a nurturing learning environment, devoting care and attention to every student. Embracing high standards of character, commitment, and achievement. Brentwood School encourages students to think critically and creatively and to act ethically. In its relatively short history, Brentwood School has grown to be one of the premier independent day schools in Southern California. Founded as a non-profit corporation in 1972, Brentwood School acquired the Brentwood Military Academy, which had existed since 1902. Brentwood School opened in the fall of 1972 as a co-educational, college preparatory day school with grades 6-10. Grade 11 was added in fall 1973, and the school graduated its first senior class in June 1975.

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