Job Description

La Scuola International School is the only Reggio Emilia inspired, International Baccalaureate (Early, Primary and Middle Years) and Italian Language Immersion school in the world. Teachers are researchers and are supported with robust Professional Development opportunities throughout the year. 

Learning is a part of everything that we do, not just what happens in the classroom. While our school experience is rooted in highly regarded curricula, the magic of La Scuola is more than what we teach. It is how we teach and learn, which is truly a way of living, thinking, and interacting with the world. To learn more, please visit us at  

Founded: 2002

Number of students: 435

Locations: San Francisco and Silicon Valley

La Scuola International School is an independent non-profit school accredited by NAIS, CAIS, WASC and CIS and is one of two Italian schools recognized by the Italian government in the United States.

Job Description

La Scuola International seeks an experienced and passionate Middle School Math / Science Teacher to start immediately.

We are particularly interested in teachers with experience in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB-MYP). Applicants should be able to teach an inquiry-based curriculum, be collaborative, proactive and flexible. Solutions-oriented thinkers, strong communicators and curious learners will thrive in La Scuola’s diverse and dynamic environment. 

The teacher will support and implement the daily program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the School under the supervision and direction of the Division Director and the Head of School. 

Role & Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Collaborate to design and implement the IB Middle Years Curriculum;
• Plan and teach math and science courses according to IB Middle Years Program guidelines;
• Design, plan & implement appropriate curriculum goals and long-term projects within the IB guidelines;
• Set educational and developmental goals for the students, both as a group and individually;
• Integrate hands-on, inquiry-based learning in the form of labs, application of knowledge and reflection. Organize science lab, science materials, and experiential, inquiry-based projects;
• Assess and report on students’ progress, individually and as a group, along the continuum and as compared with the learning outcomes and IB Scope & Sequence;
• Conduct professional and insightful parent/teacher conferences;
• Provide weekly documentation of activities and student progress on Toddle in alignment with the IB and Reggio Emilia approaches;
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including English language learners and students with learning needs;
• Connect Science and Math curricula to other subject areas in a broad multidisciplinary approach;
• Work with the Department Head to maintain Grade 6-8 allocated annual Science and Math budgets;
• Collect, Analyze, and Share annual student data with the Pedagogical Leadership Team;
• Collaborate with Teachers in other grade levels on Science and Math inquiries; collaborate with colleagues in other disciplines to create interdisciplinary units;
• As needed, serve as a student advisor, provide scheduled supervision of students, participate in MS trips and
 field experiences, and engage in ongoing professional development. 


Qualifications

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated contributions to a positive school environment and proven ability to actively collaborate with other teachers and administrators;
• Commitment to inquiry-based teaching and previous experience with MYP;
• High level of technology skills;
• Experience in program development, curriculum design and assessment;
• Knowledge of and experience working with data to improve student-learning outcomes;
• Proof of commitment to involvement in school beyond the regular teaching day;
• Proven experience of contributing to extra-curricular activities and school trips;
• Proficiency in Italian and/or Spanish;
• Demonstrates educational leadership and is a role model to faculty and staff;
• Demonstrates the ability to develop a collegial, collaborative and positive atmosphere among the faculty;
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Commitment to our shared values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging;
• Is a lifelong learner;
• Commitment to putting in additional hours as needed;
• Interest in living and working in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Minimum

Qualifications

• MA and Teaching Certificate;
• Five Years Teaching or associated experience in Math and Science;
• Experience teaching within the International Baccalaureate framework;
• Successful student leadership experience.

Additional Information

Location: 3250 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA

Start date: Immediately

Salary Range: $80,000 - 100,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience and credentials. Relocation may be reimbursed up to $3,000 for international and up to $750 for domestic moves with proof of qualifying expenses. 

Benefits & Compensation

Full time positions receive generous compensation and benefits package, including medical, vision and dental coverage. The school also offers an Employer-Matched Retirement Account (up to 5%), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Commuter Benefits, Group Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, World Travel Assistance. Benefits may be available for employees who work between 20-29 hours per week with employees being responsible for 50% of the monthly premiums.

Other benefits include Personal Time Off, Paid Federal Holidays and School Closures, daily warm lunch while on site, Employee Referral Bonuses, Outstanding Professional Development and Mentorship throughout the year, Free Employee Childcare for students enrolled at La Scuola during Professional Development Days.

Additional Information

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Prior to beginning work and as a condition of employment in order to comply with the law, all employees must provide documentation to prove eligibility to work in the United States.

Final candidates will need to pass both Criminal Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance and a physical exam, and provide a recent copy of a negative TB test and other immunization records.

Work Visa Sponsorship (Faculty Only)

La Scuola may be able to offer a teachers exchange visa for 3 to 5 years, for those who meet the requirements. Teachers must possess the equivalent of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Pedagogy or equivalent in their country of origin, have a MINIMUM of two years of full time teaching experience in a school and be actively employed as a teacher at the time they apply. Applicants must be able to demonstrate fluency in English. 

How to Apply

Refer to the Employment Opportunities within and apply online. Please include a cover letter sharing your background and interest and your résumé (translated into English) as a first step. Applicants should be prepared to share three professional references and a teaching demonstration. 

As part of the interview process, you can expect to meet with our Human Resources team and Assistant Head of School as well as the Hiring Manager, in most cases the Division Director.

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