
Website The Waverly School
Progressive co-educational school, preschool through 12th grade
The Waverly School seeks teachers who resonate with the school’s mission to cultivate curious, resourceful, confident learners who demonstrate intellectual engagement, critical and creative thinking, respect for individual differences, and a strong awareness of personal responsibility. The ideal candidate understands progressive education, demonstrates an active commitment to social justice education, uses both as a platform to deepen curiosity and engagement for high school students, and possesses a desire to be involved in the community beyond the classroom.
The high school division seeks a dynamic STEM teacher to lead and support an inquiry-based and hands-on program where students gain fluency in STEM subjects, explore a range of courses in the field ranging from Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, physical sciences, life sciences, and environmental sciences, etc. The instructor will have demonstrated experience with safely teaching students in laboratory settings, this includes deepening each student’s skill in scientific writing, research and exploration. In addition, the instructor will have skills to organize relevant and meaningful field trips and support students in getting involved in the local scientific community. The successful candidate will incorporate the understanding of concepts that meets the needs of our expanding program, helping students to problem solve and think critically about the world through applied STEM fields.
Waverly teachers enjoy the freedom to design curricula to meet the needs of students. This is done in partnership with the faculty and Head of the High School. The ideal candidate will have a strong mathematical background and are excited about curriculum design.
Waverly is a highly collaborative environment and there is an expectation to work closely with STEM teachers. Teachers are expected to teach a diverse range of learners and people and have the ability to support students throughout the year. Each high school faculty member also serves as an advisor, club mentor, and is present for student supervision and participates in school trips. The successful candidate demonstrates an active and meaningful commitment to professional development, supporting the work of other professionals and being comprehensively involved in the academic and co-curricular lives of high school students.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Plan and design curriculum that aligns with Waverly’s scope and sequence and as aligned with the school mission and philosophy.
- Work closely with STEM teachers to plan and design curriculum to align and support the preschool-12 academic program.
- Use teaching strategies that include small and large group instruction, hands-on experiential learning, inquiry-based learning, integrated learning.
- Use Responsive Classroom techniques to set-up, run and develop a consistent, caring classroom environment.
- Support the student life program through serving as an advisor to a cohort of high school students.
- Teach an elective – topics determined in collaboration with the Division Head.
- Create clubs or other extracurricular opportunities for student engagement.
- Collaborate with high school faculty and learning support educators.
- Use formative and summative assessment tools to meet student’s learning needs.
- Monitor and document student progress throughout the year and evaluate learning development.
- Lead parent/teacher and/or facilitate student led conferences.
- Write and edit mid-term and semester reports that include checklists and narrative writing.
- Chaperone in-town and overnight field trips, outdoor education trips, or other experiential learning opportunities.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with parents.
- Have regular communication with parents-via email and newsletters.
- Support admissions and other school events (i.e. parent education nights, graduation, etc.).
- Attend special events during evenings and weekends.
- Attend and participate in weekly faculty meetings (before or after school) and occasional workshops, in-service opportunities, and other training seminars.
- Adhere to policies and procedures as outlined in the employee and faculty handbooks.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Division Head or Head of School.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Strong commitment to inclusive practices that support students of all backgrounds to succeed.
- Ability to self-reflect and demonstrate personal growth.
- Ability to plan, manage, and evaluate curriculum.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with adults and children
- Ability to collaborate and communicate with teachers, staff, parents, and students in a positive and constructive way
- Proficient in Google, Microsoft office suite or related software as required for recordkeeping and documentation.
- Confident with learning platforms such as Google Classroom, Blackbaud,
- PowerSchool or other educational software
- Genuine interest in and respect for adolescent students.
- Strong sense of healthy teacher/student boundaries.
- While not required, the ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, Chinese, Armenian, French, Hindi, Urdu and/or Korean will be particularly useful in this diverse region of California.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Arts or higher; Master’s and/or teaching credential preferred
- Minimum 2-5 years teaching experience, preferably in high school
- Preference for progressive educational experiences
The Waverly School is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination based on the race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, transgender, transsexualism, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, primary language, military or veteran status, physical handicap, disability, medical condition, mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, ancestry, or based on any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full Time – 12-month year, exempt
Typical on-campus hours per week: 40 – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Salary range: $50,000 – 90,000 annually
The Waverly School is a nonsectarian, coeducational, college preparatory, progressive day school that spans preschool through high school. Waverly provides an experience-based, cross-disciplinary education in which students are expected to work to their highest potential. Waverly is dedicated to helping students become confident, curious, resourceful learners who demonstrate intellectual engagement, critical and creative thinking, respect for individual differences, and a strong sense of personal and social responsibility. The Waverly School has three campuses and a one-acre organic farm, all within walking distance of one another, in Pasadena, CA.
Established in 1993, Waverly fosters lifelong learning in a child-centered and intellectually challenging environment. With nearly 315 students, Waverly offers an exceptional faculty, thoughtful programs, and expressive students within three adjacent campuses. Waverly is economically diverse and culturally rich; Wavelry families live in many Los Angeles area neighborhoods. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the California Association of Independent Schools and is a member of A Better Chance, POCIS, and The Alliance.
Committed to a humanistic approach, our high school teachers encourage their students to be creative, self-disciplined, and independent intellectuals capable of high academic achievement and personal growth. Faculty share and model lifetime learning by developing new classes and working with students on a range of activities outside the classroom.
To apply for this job email your details to Vella@thewaverlyschool.org