MS Core Teacher
Status: Full Time

Salary Ranges Based on Years of Experience
& Educational Credentials

0-10 Years: $60,000- $96,536
11-20 Years: $71,000- $113,493

21-30 Years: $88,471- $133,658
31-40 Years: $107,421- $151,094

41- 50 Years: $126,000- $167,000

W E L C O M E T O C R O S S R O A D S
See the world differently.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Norton Campus

1715 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404

MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL
21st Street Campus

1714 21st Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

What We Believe
Our ambitions as both a place of learning and a force in the world go well beyond a pithy
mission statement. The Crossroads School Statement of Philosophy offers a detailed
portrait of our values and our progressive, child-centered approach to education, one that
encourages intellectual bravery and emotional resilience. The Philosophy includes five core
commitments, and we consider these commitments equally important in the lives of our
students. They guide the School in decisions regarding programming and curricula and are
the standards by which we measure our success.

Our Statement of Philosophy
The School was built upon five basic commitments: to academic excellence; to the arts; to
the greater community; to the development of a student population of social, economic,
and racial diversity; and to the development of each student’s physical well-being and full
human potential.

It is the goal of Crossroads School to provide a strong college preparatory program from
which each student will develop a personal commitment to learning, a respect for
independent thinking, and an expanding curiosity about the world and its people. We
consider certain skills to be essential for all graduates: to read well, to write clearly and
coherently, to study effectively, to reason soundly, and to question thoughtfully.

Through the educational process, we assist students in gaining self-esteem, self
knowledge, and respect for the knowledge and opinions of others.

We believe that education must not be a race for the accumulation of facts, but should be
an enriching end in itself. We also believe that education is a joint venture among
students, parents and teachers. To be effective with young people, teachers and parents
must themselves continue to learn, so that they may perceive the young accurately and
treat them wisely. We believe that the arts are an essential part of the curriculum and that
it is important for students to express themselves creatively and to use their imaginations
freely. Therefore, music, drama, visual arts, film, writing and dance are significant parts of
student life at Crossroads.

Through our academic and extra-curricular programs, we seek to promote social, political
and moral understanding, and to instill a respect for the humanity and ecology of the
earth.

We understand that there are many kinds of intelligence, and the traditional academic,
cognitive area is one. Other important areas of intelligence are intuition, imagination,
artistic creativity, physical expression and performance, sensitivity to others and self
understanding. To neglect any of these areas is to limit students in the development of
their full human potential.

We believe that the uniqueness of children is revealed in their very existence and that it is
the School’s responsibility to foster their innate sense of the mystery and joy of life.

About Crossroads School
Crossroads School is an independent, K-12, coed school of nearly 1,200 students located
in the beach city of Santa Monica, CA. Started in 1971 and taking inspiration from the civil
rights, anti-war and feminist movements, Crossroads was founded to be not just a school,
but also a movement for positive social change in the world.For decades, Crossroads has
been nationally recognized as an innovative force in education and for the public good. A
top choice for families in Los Angeles, Crossroads is renowned for its progressive
philosophy, strong community and culture, emphasis on diversity and inclusion—54% of
students and 38% of faculty identify as people of color—and belief that all domains of
school life, including the arts, athletics and service, are equally integral to a child’s
development and well-being.

Students at Crossroads own their education. Our student-centered approach allows
young learners to celebrate their individuality and to build their own curricular pathways.
The Middle School serves roughly 330 students in grades 6-8. Crossroads School is a
high-touch, high volume organization, which requires all adult community members to
maintain a visible profile on campus and a responsive, student-centered approach.

It is a particularly exciting time for the School: Current initiatives include the fully
endowed Equity & Justice Institute, an ambitious 15-point strategic plan and a capital
campaign to construct a new Center for the Performing Arts complex on the 21st Street
Campus

Core Faculty: Responsibilties
This full-time faculty position is to teach two sections of 6th grade Core. The middle
school Core department is a collaborative team of educators designing and teaching an
integrated humanities curriculum. Core 6 studies the medieval world through the history,
geography, literature and cultures of Africa, South and Central America, Asia and Europe
from 500 CE to about 1500 CE. Most of the places are connected to each other by trade
and cultural exchange, through the Silk and Spice Roads, and students find great value in
researching four distinct places at one historical time.

The primary purpose of this position is to:

Teach 4 Middle School classes, two of which are Core, double-period sections and the
other two are Options classes.
Assume other general duties as a Middle School faculty member.

Essential job responsibilities include:

Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, instructional materials;
Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in
instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem solving and
interdisciplinary connections;
Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curricular
framework, and knowledge of human growth and development;

Prepares, administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results;
Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to,
lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching aids
to present subject matter to students;
Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques;
Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and
takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and
facilities;
Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning
process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives;
Counsels pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise;
Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned
students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences
as necessary;
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and
Administrative Regulation;
Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities;
Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input
regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives and methods;
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional educators, student
teachers, and volunteers; and
Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities:

Attendance at various school functions
Emergency team
High visibility and student engagement

Required Experience, Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

B.A. required, master’s preferred.
Minimum 2+ years teaching experience with demonstrated growth and advancement
in responsibilities.
Professional experience in progressive models of education and curricula.
Strong cultural competency skills & track record of successfully working with families
from diverse backgrounds.
Exemplary skills in team building
Proficiency in word processing, MS Office, Google Docs
A friendly, professional manner and outlook.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Impeccable ethics and a demonstrated commitment to confidentiality.
Fluency in Spanish or a language other than English is preferred.

Other Requirements: COVID vaccination and booster will be required for this position
unless candidate has a legally valid exemption.

Our Diversity Statement
One of Crossroads School’s founding commitments is to develop a socially, economically and
racially diverse student body. We are equally committed to supporting a vibrant and diverse
workforce. Crossroads is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
employer; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color,
national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex,
gender or gender identity, age or sexual orientation. People of color, women and individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.