Middle School Math
Middle School Math
Campbell Hall, founded in 1944 and situated on a 15-acre campus in Studio City, California, is an independent, gender inclusive, 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 math classes
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:
Math 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
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
Course Descriptions
Pre-Algebra
This course is designed for students who have demonstrated exceptional mastery of sixth-grade mathematics. The year begins with a brief review of arithmetic operations, properties of numbers, and number theory using whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. Students will then explore topics such as linear equations, coordinate graphing, square roots, exponents, and translating word problems into algebraic expressions. They will also tackle multi-step equations. Students are encouraged to apply these concepts by interpreting real-world data into mathematical expressions and analyzing results in context. Projects, group activities, and computer software will be used to enhance and illustrate the course material. In the honors version, topics are explored in greater depth, and assessments challenge students to synthesize information and apply critical thinking to answer open-ended questions.
Algebra 1
This one-year foundational course is designed to cover all key aspects of Algebra I. Students will delve into concepts such as functions, systems of linear equations, powers and exponents, quadratic equations, factoring polynomials, and radicals. They will also solve multi-step equations and inequalities, including those involving absolute value. In the honors version of the course, topics are explored in greater depth, and assessments feature problems that challenge students to synthesize concepts and make conjectures. The course emphasizes collaborative activities that use an abstract approach to problem-solving. Throughout, the curriculum fosters connections both within mathematics and across other disciplines, integrating real-world applications and promoting both independent and cooperative learning.
Desired Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience with students, families, and history 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 math
If interested, please complete the application at campbellhall.org/about/employment
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.