Head Teacher Job Description 

Founded in 1949, Westland is a K-6 school with 130 students, Westland School is an institution committed to democracy and progressive education with a social studies integrated curriculum including specialist classes in the arts, science, woodworking, gardening, printing, and dance. We believe in a learning environment that is non-competitive, child-centered, and community-based, and that the most effective learning takes place with a diverse school community. A part of Westland’s core mission is equity, inclusivity, and a social justice anti-bias curriculum. Westland is located in Los Angeles on a two-acre nature-rich campus that inspires learning and honors childhood, a sense of community and deepening cross-curricular ties, 

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching all core academic subjects and coordinating the integration of all other subjects into the social studies based curriculum.
• Providing a warm and supportive social and emotional environment for the children. 
• Working collaboratively with a full-time associate teacher and other faculty, specialists, and staff in a small, close-knit, creatively energetic environment.
• Sharing in supervision of school activities outside of the classroom
• Assessing student progress, writing conference and year-end reports, and holding parent-teacher conferences
• Maintaining positive and effective relationships with parents and providing timely communication to them.
• Participating as an engaged member of the faculty, attending regularly scheduled staff meetings and work groups.
• Actively participating in and supporting the life of the school, its events, traditions, and group responsibilities.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of child development, progressive philosophy and practice 
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to be self-motivated and a team player
• Ability to provide for several levels of student ability and learning style
• Ability to create thematically integrated curriculum
• Desire and ability to embrace continuing education in the field 
• Demonstrated knowledge of and grounding in equity, inclusion,diversity practice, and a commitment to anti-bias education
• Experience and ability to teach in a virtual classroom environment

Qualifications and Compensation

• A minimum of three years of elementary teaching experience, preferably in a progressive school.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of progressive teaching methods.
• Credential or Masters in elementary education or related preferred.
• Salary is dependent upon personal qualifications and experience.
• Benefits are competitive and include medical, dental, and disability insurance, and TIAA-CREF retirement plan. 

2/9/21