Brentwood School inspires every student to:

Think critically and creatively.

Act ethically.

Shape a future with meaning.

BRENTWOOD SCHOOL

First Grade Lead Teacher

Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a 1st Grade Lead 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 lower school students. A minimum of a college bachelor’s degree is required, however a master’s degree is preferred.

It is expected that a successful candidate would:

• Support the school’s educational mission by challenging, engaging, and nurturing students
• Have experience in Readers and Writers Workshop, guided reading and phonics instruction
• Demonstrates proficiency with conceptual mathematics teaching and learning
• Demonstrate an understanding of student centered, interdisciplinary, and differentiated learning
• Create lessons and projects that are inclusive of the diversity and multiculturalism in our community
• Engage and support students of varied identities, lifestyles, and beliefs
• Create an environment that fosters open discussions with the freedom to express varied points of view
• Communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues
• Engage in professional and personal development and commit to growth in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Participate and initiate opportunities that demonstrate one's growth, knowledge, and skills
• Perform additional duties and participate in the life of the school

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
• Commitment to equity 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 best 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.

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

For this position, the broad salary range which includes all experience levels is $69,441 - $100,941. Salaries are determined based on education, experience, part-time status, and number of months of work per school year. 

In your letter, highlight your education and experience specifically related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to:

Victoire Parker

Lower School Administrative Assistant

Email: vparker@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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