2026-27 Lead Social Studies Teacher

Job Details Location: CWC Silver Lake Middle – Los Angeles, CA 90057 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $68,000.00 – $122,659.00 About This Role CWC Silver Lake Middle School ("CWC SLMS") are driven educators who thrive in our innovative charter school environment. We deliver high‑quality, engaging instruction grounded in constructivism, project‑based learning, and multiple intelligences theory. Our collaborative environment supports teacher growth while providing excellent education. Key Responsibilities Design and refine curriculum maps, lessons, and units of study that meet or exceed Common Core Standards while incorporating multiple intelligences. Assess student progress and achievement using diverse methods and data collection. Differentiating instruction to ensure grade‑level or above performance. Build strong classroom culture through CWC’s social‑emotional learning while contributing to the broader school community. Create a joyful, caring classroom environment focused on community building and conflict resolution. Empower students to be peacemakers and agents for positive social change. Participate in internal and external professional development. Maintain active communication and engagement with colleagues, families, and school stakeholders. Contribute to school community and mission advancement. Mentor and collaborate with teaching associate (select grades). Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor’s degree. California single‑subject teaching credential or valid pathway. CLAD or BCLAD certification. Successful completion of CBEST or Basic Skills Requirement. Minimum two years of teaching experience in relevant grade level. Experience working with socio‑economic, racial, and culturally diverse classrooms and student populations. Strong group instruction and management skills. Demonstrated ability to work with children in a caring and respectful manner. Core Competencies Curriculum development and adaptation. Data‑driven instruction. Classroom management and culture building. Cross‑functional collaboration. Family engagement. Professional development. Social‑emotional learning integration. Community building and conflict resolution. Preferred Qualifications Fluency in a second language (ideally Spanish or Korean). Essential Skills & Attributes Strong work ethic, positive attitude, maturity, humility, and sense of humor. Commitment to a social‑emotional learning classroom as the foundation of the culture. Belief in all student’s ability to achieve at high levels. Excellence in written and verbal communication and effective utilization of skills with a diverse audience. Experience in ELL and special needs students. Enthusiasm for innovative teaching methods and effective practices. Ability to adapt and implement CWC’s educational model. #J-18808-Ljbffr Citizens of the World Los Angeles