Careers

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• History Teacher

  de Toledo High School in West Hills, CA, is a vibrant, innovative, and academically-rigorous independent high school community, where intellectual imagination and ethical action are inseparable.  We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and engaging History teacher, beginning in August 2023.

   

  A strong candidate must be an enthusiastic, energetic, and collegial individual who wants to work with high school students in a collaborative and inclusive academic setting.  The de Toledo History Department encourages students to understand the nature and methods of historical inquiry as part of their development as critical thinkers, to learn about accounts of the past in order to expand their perspectives on the present, and to encourage their development as well-informed, curious, and engaged global citizens.

   

  Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s in History; Master’s in History or related field; or M. Ed. with a BA in History (or related field) preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience in various histories and eras especially World and European. Knowledge of Jewish and Israeli history is a plus. 
  • Minimum three years of experience teaching history to grades 9-12.
  • Has a passion for teaching History and related disciplines at the secondary level and is skilled at working with high-school aged students.
  • Ability to teach both introductory and advanced courses in history.
  • Experience teaching historical research and writing, developing students' ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize historical concepts and sources.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication (oral and written) abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and  collaboratively with a grade-level team within the department to develop grade-level curriculum that is consistent and coordinated across the four-year History curriculum.

   

  Responsibilities:

  • Teach up to five classes in the History Department.
  • Develop in students the skills, interests, and abilities necessary to be lifelong learners and engaged civic participants.
  • Prepare academic materials, including homework assignments, syllabi and instructional handouts, etc. to meet academic standards, design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards, and to challenge students to think critically about history and their place in the world.
  • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of the students and the content of the course.
  • Facilitate classroom discussions and encourage the participation of all students, incorporating relevant reading and current events
  • Maintain, in a timely manner, accurate and complete records including Grading papers, providing feedback on tests and homework, and monitoring student progress.
  • Communicate with parents when necessary regarding noteworthy achievements, academic challenges, special considerations or concerns you feel their child needs to succeed.
  • Collaborates with department members to evaluate, monitor, and update curriculum, assessment, and pacing guides under the guidance of the Department Chair.
  • Participate in ongoing reflection of lessons, evaluations, curricula, course content, and course materials.
  • Is knowledgeable about new trends and developments in educational theory, instructional strategies, and assessment.
  • Embody the characteristics that the school wishes the students to uphold, especially but not limited to respect, excellence, authenticity, curiosity, hard work, and professionalism.
  • Be flexible, motivated, confident, professional, and eager to evolve as an educator and to work in a highly collaborative environment.
  • Participate in community events and contribute to the school culture.
  • Participate in grade-level activities and school-wide functions.

  
  

  *PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE 2+ YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL*

  
  

  Email cover letter and resume to careers@dths.org.
  
  

  Salary Range is $70,000-$80,000 depending on experience.

  
  

  About de Toledo High School

  Founded in 2002, de Toledo High School (formerly New Community Jewish High School) is an independent Jewish community high school located in West Hills, CA. It is a vibrant and academically rigorous school community where intellectual imagination and ethical action are inseparable. We seek to shape students into persons of character who will be respectful, knowledgeable, and collaborative leaders who conduct themselves in accordance with ethical standards. At dTHS, every student may strive to be both an A+ student and an A+ human being. Our mission is to raise a new generation of Jewish leaders for whom Jewish values and tradition shape and guide their vision and for whom knowledge creates possibilities for moral action, good character, and shalom. For more information, please visit www.dths.org.

• Jewish Studies Teacher

  de Toledo High School, a vibrant and innovative independent high school, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Jewish Studies teacher for a full-time teaching position beginning in August 2023.  The candidate must show excellent skills as a teacher, and passion for teaching Jewish Studies.  A strong candidate will have the heart of a teacher, the passion for igniting teenagers’ curiosity, and the love for inspiring students to strengthen their Jewish identity.
  
  

  Responsibilities:

  • Teach up to five (5) classes.
  • Ongoing reflection on lessons, evaluations, curricula, course content, and course materials.
  • Participate in community events, contribute to the rich school culture, and be involved with Jewish Life Programming.
  • Integrate technology to support students’ learning.

  
  

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Enthusiasm for mission and vision of de Toledo High School and strong commitment to embrace and promote its culture. 
  • 2+ years of experience as a Jewish Studies teacher.
  • Ability to contribute to a pluralistic Jewish setting.
  • Have particular proficiency in teaching Talmud and Tanakh skills and relevance.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in Jewish Studies or related field.
  • Completion of a degree or certificate in Jewish education training.
  • Must be flexible, highly professional, eager to evolve as educators and enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment.
  • Demonstrate ability to teach with a variety of modalities to reach different learning styles.
  • Ability to communicate with high school students.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with people at all levels and in all settings.
  • Self-motivating, self-confident. 
  • Willing communicator and collaborator; enthusiastic team player.
  • Unquestionable personal integrity, excellent judgment, sound instincts, diplomacy and patience.

  
  

  Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000 DOE

  
  

  About de Toledo High School 

  Founded in 2002, de Toledo High School (formerly New Community Jewish High School) is an independent Jewish community high school located in West Hills, CA. It is a vibrant and academically rigorous school community where intellectual imagination and ethical action are inseparable. We seek to shape students into persons of character who will be respectful, knowledgeable, and collaborative leaders who conduct themselves in accordance with ethical standards. At dTHS, every student may strive to be both an A+ student and an A+ human being. Our mission is to raise a new generation of Jewish leaders for whom Jewish values and tradition shape and guide their vision and for whom knowledge creates possibilities for moral action, good character and shalom. For more information, please visit www.dths.org.

  
  

  *PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE 2+ YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A JEWISH STUDIES TEACHER*

  
  Email cover letter and resume to careers@dths.org.