Middle School History Educator
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: February 27, 2024
Most recent review date: Friday, Apr 5, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Geffen Academy educators approach teaching as an intellectual profession of the highest order, one in which knowledge is not only transmitted but created. Geffen Academy teachers possess a sophisticated understanding of their discipline, strong grasp pedagogy and curriculum development, and a record of achievement which demonstrates their ability to utilize and contribute to the robust connections we have with UCLA, a world-class research institution. Teachers’ innovation is guided by our school’s mission to prioritize proven educational practices while also recognizing that teaching is a complex intellectual endeavor that defies rigid codification. We are committed to a humane working environment and also recognize that teaching goes beyond the life of the mind. Geffen Academy teachers seek to create trusting and caring relationships with their students, colleagues, and with their larger community.
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the History Department Chair at Geffen Academy and the relevant division director(s), Geffen Academy Educator will be responsible for the co-creation and delivery of an excellent 8th grade Ancient and medieval World history course, and delivery of a 7th grade United States history course. The educator must be responsible for offering excellent instruction to Geffen Academy students in as many as five (5) courses each term and participating in the life of the Geffen Academy in a robust and fully engaged manner. The educator should be deeply competent in the history of the ancient and medieval world and be excited to work in prolonged collaboration with other history educators. This is a bargaining unit covered position.
Core Functions & Duties:
• Consistent with department leadership’s direction, collaborate with other Educators in creation of the Geffen Academy program that meets the needs and interests of Geffen Academy’s students.
• Consistent with department leadership’s direction, collaborate with relevant UCLA faculty in devising programs that enable Geffen Academy’s students to take advantage of the school’s relationship with a research university operating at the cutting edge of knowledge creation.
• Consistent with department leadership’s direction, evaluate and choose books, digital materials, experiential opportunities such as museum visits and theatrical performances, and other academic resources.
• Communicate information about student progress to relevant student services colleagues, including but not limited to Department Head, Dean of Students, Academic Advising and College Guidance staff, Academic Deans, Registrar, Student Counselors, and the Athletics team in proactive and timely fashion.
• Participate in department representation at parent evenings and recruitment events, and other school-wide events as required.
• Participate in department meetings, curriculum planning team meetings, and committee work as directed.
• Consistent with department leadership’s direction, participate in interdisciplinary instructional programs.
• Consistent with the Geffen Academy leadership’s direction, engage in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Consistent with department leadership’s direction, participate in continuing professional development activities.
• Be available to provide proper coverage of instructional work for both scheduled and unscheduled absences of colleagues.
• Be available to students and parents for any and all department related issues.
• Adhere to Geffen Academy and the University of California applicable policies, procedures, and established protocols. Read and adhere to the school norms, protocols and requirements as outlined in the school handbooks.
• This list of duties is not exhaustive
Qualifications
• A bachelor’s degree in history, a master’s degree in secondary education and/or in a related field and a strong background in secondary education preferred. Content mastery of the ancient and medieval world, especially non-European history preferred. The candidate should have a clear understanding and embrace of Geffen Academy’s mission, vision, and values.
• An outstanding career history that includes at least 5+ years teaching history in secondary schools at the middle school level.
• A student-centered teaching philosophy, creating an environment that engages all types of student voices, values, and beliefs. Must be excited to work with middle school students of all learning types and backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills to articulate and explain instructional issues to colleagues, students, and families.
• Must be self-directed and able to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks subject to frequent interruption.
• An understanding that teaching does not just happen within the four walls of a classroom and is excited to become part of our vibrant school community, broadly engaging with students and colleagues.
• Demonstrated experience in a variety of instructional and co-curricular/extra-curricular roles within a secondary school.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
References will be checked before an offer is made.
Help contact: hr@geffenacademy.ucla.edu
About UCLA
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.