Middle School History 
Salary range: $75,000 - $118,000/yearly

Campbell Hall, founded in 1944 and situated on a 15-acre campus in Studio City, California, is an independent, all-gender, college preparatory, Episcopal day school for students in kindergarten through grade twelve. Campbell Hall is a community of inquiry committed to academic excellence and to the nurturing of decent, loving, and responsible human beings. As an Episcopal school, Campbell Hall thrives as an interfaith community that actively seeks to learn from the many religious traditions represented by faculty, students, and families. 

The school is committed to fostering a community dedicated to honoring the diversity of the human experience. Campbell Hall welcomes candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in their teaching and learning. Campbell Hall provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

Campbell Hall Faculty Description 

Campbell Hall seeks faculty who are dedicated to the developmentally appropriate education of the whole child; who are interested in learning as well as teaching; who connect their responsibilities with the philosophy and purpose of the school; who teach to empower as well as to inform; who are comfortable  with questions as well as answers; who can work with direction, focus, humor, and dignity within the complexities of a diverse school environment; and who will be dedicated to promoting and maintaining an inclusive school community. 

In addition to academic responsibilities, Campbell Hall faculty are involved in many aspects of school life. Coaching interscholastic athletics, chaperoning experiential education trips, participating in community service activities, helping students to produce school publications, overseeing student council, and leading a special interest club are just a few ways faculty are more deeply involved in the Campbell Hall community. 

Campbell Hall faculty embrace the school’s mission and are dedicated to their implementation of a rigorous college preparatory program. They are equally devoted to the emotional and spiritual development of each student and they strive to relate to students, parents, and colleagues in ways that promote open and supportive communication. The result is a community where students and adults are confident to learn and grow. 

Job Description 

Responsibilities include the following:

• Four middle school history classes (7th grade) and study hall class
• All classes meet for 75 minutes every other day. 
• Middle school advisor (meet four times per week: two weekly group meeting and attendance at two chapels with advisees)
• Supervision duty (one week per semester during lunch)
• Attend bi-weekly grade-level meeting 
• Monthly meetings include, but are not exclusive to:
  • History Department
  • Middle School Division
• Experiential education trip chaperone (4-day trip)
• Chaperone one after-school middle school dance per year
• Attend middle school Open House events (twice a year)
• Attend middle school Back-to-School Night (once a year)
• All-school faculty/staff meetings are held three times per year
• Participation in continuing professional development

American History 7: The Story of US 

Taken in tandem with The Story of US: American Literature, this course will teach students to become powerful communicators, divergent and reflective thinkers, and positive contributors to our world. By exploring texts that enrich their work in the English portion of The Story of US, students will learn to think critically and to make meaningful connections. Through constant engagement with non-fiction and fictional texts, active student-led discussions, and frequent writing across a variety of genres, students will gain a broader understanding of themselves, society, and the world. (A one-year required course for all 7th grade students.)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher 
• At least 3 years of classroom experience 
• Patience and creativity when working collaboratively with a range of constituent groups, including students, families, faculty, staff and administration from diverse backgrounds (religious, ethnic, socio-economic etc.) 
• Strength in both written and oral methods of communication 
• The teacher should demonstrate a willingness to grow and evolve as an educator and maintain a flexible attitude

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience with students, families, and history curriculum at the middle school level
• Particular expertise in coaching students on the fundamentals of historical writing, research skills, and evidence-based thinking.  
• Proficiency with technology and academic platforms, particularly Google Classroom, PowerSchool Learning, and website maintenance
• A proven interest in and passion for history

If interested, please complete the application at campbellhall.org/about/employment. For questions, please contact Kasiopia Watts at wattsk@campbellhall.org

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

Campbell Hall believes in and operates on the premise that it is the right of all persons to seek work and to  advance on the basis of their individual merits, ability, and potential. Campbell Hall has been, is, and will  continue to be, strongly committed to the principle that equal employment opportunity must be afforded to  all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, family care status, veteran status, marital status, age, medical condition, and disability.