Science Specialist (Lead Teacher)

About Village School

Nestled between the picturesque Santa Monica Mountains and the serene Pacific Ocean, Village School is a flourishing and vibrant educational community. Our school mission is to create a childhood of wonder, joy, and challenge for every student. Founded in 1977 and located in Pacific Palisades, Village has truly become a neighborhood school and an active participant in the community. With a dedicated, passionate, and committed team of 50 faculty and 20 staff, we wholeheartedly strive to broaden young minds and foster active engagement in our ever-evolving world. Currently, we nurture the growth and development of approximately 290 bright and eager students in grades TK-6, forging lifelong learners who embody our core values of caring, courage, integrity, fairness, respect, responsibility, and trust.

The Opportunity

Village School is seeking a science teacher that will inspire our students to find their love of science while developing a comprehensive understanding of science topics. This science teaching position will partner with the current science teacher to deliver science lessons to students in TK-6th grades. The ideal teacher will deliver an innovative and inquiry-based program that includes STEAM integration and hands-on learning experiences. Village Science is guided by the Next Generation Science Standards, United Nation Sustainable Development Goals, and student passions. The preferred candidate will possess a minimum of three years’ experience as a lead science educator, hold a teaching credential, and demonstrate a strong commitment to collaborative work with fellow colleagues. 

Duties

• Provide instruction for multiple grade levels TK-6

• Support your co-teacher during their lessons.

• Develop, plan, maintain, and improve a hands-on learning curriculum for each instructed grade level.

• Communicate with students, parents, teachers and administrators about student progress.

• Differentiate instruction for students of various needs, abilities, and passions.

• Participate actively in faculty meetings, division meetings, department meetings, and admissions/school events.

• Supervise and assist in other areas of the school such as recess, lunch, morning drop-off, carpool, etc.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Support the Mission of Village School and embody the Village Values.

Skills and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and a teaching credential are required for lead teachers; preference will be given to candidates who have also earned a master’s degree.

• Possess robust active listening skills, attentively engaging with students to foster a supportive environment, understanding their perspectives, and skillfully addressing both their academic and social-emotional needs within the educational context.

• Strong competency in spoken and written communication, exceptional reading comprehension, and effective interpersonal abilities.

• Capacity to effectively resolve intricate challenges.

• Proficient in G Suite (e.g., Classroom, Slides, Docs, Sheets, Drive).

• Ability to articulate a strong commitment to diversity and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds. 

Expected Pay Range:  

$68,000 - $85,000 per year

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to Ms. Jordan Levine, Director of Teaching and Learning, at jlevine@village-school.org.

Village School is an equal opportunity employer: The School does not make any employment-related decisions based on an individual’s actual or perceived sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.