Employment

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• Academic Learning Specialist (Grades K-6)

  Carlthorp School seeks a skilled and dedicated Academic Learning Specialist to work within the scope of our academic program and collaborate with parents, students, faculty, and staff in support of diverse learners. The specialist will bring expertise in learning differences and instructional strategies to help ensure that all students are able to access the curriculum and reach their full academic potential.

  
  

  Responsibilities
  
  

  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, reading and math specialists, our Social Emotional Learning specialist, and other school staff to identify and assess students' learning needs and develop individualized learning plans.
  • Provide targeted academic interventions to support students in areas such as reading, writing, math, and executive functioning skills.
  • Monitor and track students' progress towards academic goals, and adjust instruction and interventions as needed.
  • Provide classroom support to teachers, including co-teaching and modeling effective instructional strategies and supporting use of necessary student accommodations.
  • Communicate regularly with parents to provide updates on students' progress and strategies for supporting their learning at home.
  • Attend and participate in team meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and other school events as needed.
  • Stay up-to-date on best practices in learning support and special education, and collaborate with colleagues to implement effective strategies and interventions.
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress and interventions.

  Requirements
  
  

  • Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Learning Support, or a related field.
  • Teaching certification and experience working with elementary students with diverse learning needs.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practices in learning support and special education.
  • Ability to develop and implement individualized learning plans that address students' unique strengths and challenges.
  • Experience with targeted academic interventions and progress monitoring.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with teachers, parents, and other school staff.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

  Salary Range
  
  

  • Salary: $80,000-$120,000 (commensurate with experience)
  • This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits.
  • Note: This job operates on a 10-month calendar. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, along with three professional references, to resume@carlthorp.org.

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• Lower Elementary Teacher

  Established in 1939, Carlthorp School is the oldest independent coeducational day school for grades K-6 located in Santa Monica, California. Carlthorp School provides a strong academic foundation in a diverse and nurturing school community that emphasizes respectful values, responsible work habits, and excellence in order to prepare our students to achieve their highest potential in education and life. We are dedicated to supporting faculty growth and development through ongoing professional development and training. We have 280 students with two lead teachers per classroom of 20 students, and two classes per grade level.

  Job Overview

  The successful candidate must enjoy working with children and be devoted to building a nurturing and safe learning environment. To excel in this role, the Classroom Teacher must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of classroom activities and teaching methods. 

  Co-Teaching Model

  Carlthorp School employs a co-teaching model to maximize student learning, collaboration, and instructional support. In each grade, two lead teachers work together in every classroom, ensuring small-group instruction, differentiated learning opportunities, and a highly responsive classroom environment. The partnership between co-teachers fosters strong relationships with students and creates a dynamic and engaging learning experience. Additionally, teachers collaborate across both classrooms in the grade level, allowing for broader planning, shared instructional strategies, and cross-classroom experiences that enrich student learning. This approach ensures consistency in curriculum delivery while fostering a strong sense of community among students and faculty.

  Roles and Responsibilities

  • Design, plan and implement learning experiences for reading, writing, math, and social studies
  • Establish and maintain a healthy and trusting learning environment, fostering nurturing relationships with students
  • Meaningfully integrate technologies into class lessons
  • Guide students in their social-emotional development, maintaining expectations and support for positive and productive student behavior
  • Collaborate with the Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion to keep multiculturalism and diversity as a priority of curricular work and curriculum development
  • Regularly communicate with families about classroom happenings and student progress
  • Update documentation of current curriculum, instruction, and assessment
  • Maintain records of individual student progress and achievement
  • Participate fully in ongoing professional development
  • Participate in the school community, including faculty and committee work, school duties, and activities such as clubs and assemblies
  • Assist with Kindergarten admission assessment days.

  Roles and Responsibilities

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Elementary Education preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the elementary level 
  • Excellent knowledge of child development, latest education theories and practices, and current trends in education and professional development
  • Strong communication skills 
  • Strong technology skills, familiarity with Google Classroom and other educational technology tools preferred
  • Skill in differentiating instruction
  • Demonstrated experience working in a culturally diverse community

  
  

  Salary: $80,000-$120,000, commensurate with experience

  
  

  This job operates on a 10-month calendar. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

  
  

  Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter in a single document PDF format to resume@carlthorp.org.

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• Upper Elementary Teacher

  Established in 1939, Carlthorp School is the oldest independent coeducational day school for grades K-6 located in Santa Monica, California. Carlthorp School provides a strong academic foundation in a diverse and nurturing school community that emphasizes respectful values, responsible work habits, and excellence in order to prepare our students to achieve their highest potential in education and life. We are dedicated to supporting faculty growth and development through ongoing professional development and training. We have 280 students with two lead teachers per classroom of 20 students, and two classes per grade level.

  Job Overview

  The successful candidate must enjoy working with children and be devoted to building a nurturing and safe learning environment. To excel in this role, the Classroom Teacher must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of classroom activities and teaching methods. 

  Co-Teaching Model

  Carlthorp School employs a co-teaching model to maximize student learning, collaboration, and instructional support. In each grade, two lead teachers work together in every classroom, ensuring small-group instruction, differentiated learning opportunities, and a highly responsive classroom environment. The partnership between co-teachers fosters strong relationships with students and creates a dynamic and engaging learning experience. Additionally, teachers collaborate across both classrooms in the grade level, allowing for broader planning, shared instructional strategies, and cross-classroom experiences that enrich student learning. This approach ensures consistency in curriculum delivery while fostering a strong sense of community among students and faculty.

  Roles and Responsibilities

  • Design, plan and implement learning experiences for reading, writing, math, and social studies
  • Establish and maintain a healthy and trusting learning environment, fostering nurturing relationships with students
  • Meaningfully integrate technologies into class lessons, for online learning as well as in school learning
  • Guide students in their social-emotional development, maintaining expectations and support for positive and productive student behavior
  • Collaborate with the Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion to keep multiculturalism and diversity as a priority of curricular work and curriculum development
  • Regularly communicate with families about classroom happenings and student progress
  • Update documentation of current curriculum, instruction, and assessment
  • Maintain records of individual student progress and achievement
  • Participate fully in ongoing professional development
  • Participate in the school community, including faculty and committee work, school duties, and activities such as clubs and assemblies
  • Attend and chaperone experiential learning opportunities, including day trips and overnight field trips

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Elementary Education preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the elementary level 
  • Excellent knowledge of child development, latest education theories and practices, and current trends in education and professional development
  • Strong communication skills 
  • Strong technology skills, familiarity with Google Classroom and other educational technology tools preferred
  • Skill in differentiating instruction
  • Demonstrated experience working in a culturally diverse community

  
  

  Salary: $80,000-$120,000, commensurate with experience

  
  

  This job operates on a 10-month calendar. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

  
  Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter in a single document PDF format to resume@carlthorp.org.

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