Middle School Science
Salary range: $65,000 - $115,000/year

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:

• Five middle school science classes (8th grade science)

• 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 weekly grade level meeting 

• Monthly meetings include, but are not exclusive to:

  • Science department

  • Middle school division

• Experiential education trip chaperone (4-day trip)

• Chaperone one dance per year

• All-school faculty staff meetings three times per year

• Participation in continuing professional development 

8th Science - Science Investigations 

In this lab-oriented course, students discover the principles of chemistry and physics through independent and collaborative work. Students will gain an understanding of chemical and physical processes in their daily lives by participating in class discussions, conducting experiments, and testing hypotheses. Hands-on laboratory investigations will incorporate state-of-the-art instruments to expose students to modern scientific techniques. The high level of inquiry will allow students with a passion for science to develop their scientific curiosity. Students will explore states of matter, the periodic table, chemical bonding and reactions, motion, forces, and Newton's laws. At the end of the year, students will investigate various sources of energy, including wind, solar, and hydroelectric power. Through our exploration and application of these tenets, students will gain a deep understanding of how physical sciences are related and the forces that shape our world. (A one-year required course for all 8th 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 science curriculum at the middle school level

• Proficiency with technology to include Google classroom, PowerSchool Learning, and website maintenance

• A proven interest in and passion for science

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