Founded in 1958, Sequoyah School is an independent progressive K-12 day school in Pasadena, California, built on the belief that diversity of all kinds is fundamental to a powerful education. Students find joy and deep learning as they navigate through curriculum while teachers guide problem-centered classrooms that foster curiosity through intellectual exploration and opportunities for application. The school’s mission to challenge the mind, nurture the heart, and celebrate human dignity is evidenced in its place-based program and signature experiences like Field Studies, the Social Innovation Program, Talking Leaves, and more.

Roles and Responsibilities

Language Arts Junior High Teacher responsibilities include:

• Teach four sections of mixed 7th/8th language arts
• Design courses and projects aligned with Sequoyah’s mastery framework, centering around big ideas and a deeper sense of meaning and purpose, including opportunities for authentic application of learning to academic, real-world/societal issues and/or personal concerns and issues in the students’ lives, and strong assessment and feedback for student growth.
• Engage in equitable teaching practices to establish a student-centered learning environment that creates belonging and nurtures the engagement and growth of all students
• Build strong rapport with students by seeking to understand each student’s background, interests, and hopes, in partnership with the family.
• Serve as an advisor to a designated group of students; responsibilities include host and prepare for student-led parent/guardian conferences, academic coaching, writing letters of recommendation, facilitating lessons on diversity & inclusion, and interpersonal skill development and team building
• Individuate attention to know and support advisees and students in the junior high.
• Lead/supervise K-8 multi-age groups and projects (Stewardship, Options, lab, etc.)
  Chaperone two field studies trips per year (one in the fall or winter; one in the spring)

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who:

• Loves junior high kids and is excited to support their development
• Has experience teaching Language Arts and/or Humanities-related subjects
• Is passionate about project-based, student-centered pedagogy
• Centers authentic learning experiences and belonging for students
• Has experience with or has an interest in changemaking and service-learning
• Is interested in the collaborative work of faculty, including interdisciplinary projects

Diversity is a founding value of Sequoyah School, and we seek candidates willing and interested in upholding an equitable, inclusive environment. Sequoyah School is also an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any phase of employment. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.