Upper School English Specialist: Part-Time (Grade 12)

UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH (12th grade)

KHAN LAB SCHOOL

Founded in 2014 by Salman Khan, Khan Lab School (KLS) is a K-12 school located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Serving approximately 300 students across two campuses, KLS is grounded in a mastery-based learning model. This approach focuses on learning outcomes that matter most and evaluates student growth with meaningful metrics rather than traditional letter grades. Khan Lab School is also an incubator that spins out new programs and also provides a test environment for products such as Khan Academy’s Khanmigo. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you passionate about transforming education through mastery-based learning and innovative AI tools? Do you have experience using Khanmigo in the classroom and a desire to shape the future of education? If so, we want you on the Khan Lab School team!

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Duties

• Teach one Upper School English course three times per week to high school seniors.
• Clearly outline course expectations, goals, and assignments at the beginning of the term using the school’s Learning Management System (LMS), internal materials, and external resources.
• Write letters of recommendation for college bound seniors.
• Maintain regular communication with students, families, teachers, and other professionals about student progress and submit progress reports by the due date at the end of each term.

Teaching & Vision Alignment

• Facilitate classes with an emphasis on active learning and real-world contexts, minimizing direct instruction. Primarily utilize methods such as think-pair-share, experiential learning, case studies, peer teaching, independent studies, and project-based learning.
• Leverage assessment data to inform instruction, provide timely feedback to students, and complete progress reports by identified deadlines.
• Utilize external instructional resources, including Khan Academy, to accommodate diverse learning needs and backgrounds for in-person courses. Collaborate with school leadership to identify materials.
• Integrate technology into the classroom appropriately, including AI tools relevant to each discipline.
• Create an inclusive environment where students of diverse backgrounds and political perspectives feel welcome, fostering critical thinking through thoughtful questioning.

Contribution to KLS

• Serve as a faculty ambassador for the Admissions team during our re-enrollment and admissions period in the Fall and Spring.
• Uphold professional and ethical standards in all interactions within the school community.
• Engage in the broader school community by attending and supporting school events and initiatives that promote student growth.

WHAT WE OFFER

Khan Lab School is a community of learners and partners who have a deep commitment to their work. We get things done and believe that in our highly collaborative environment, anything is possible. All our decisions are made through the lens of what is best for our students. We tackle tough questions without ego, are results-oriented, and have high expectations for school and our students. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter expressing interest in this position.
• Current resume.

POSITION DETAILS

Start Date: September 2024

Location: Mountain View, CA

Number of Positions to Fill: 1

Employment Status: Part-time; 6-8 hrs/week 

Salary $45-$50/hr. Actual salary will take into consideration a candidate’s years of experience.

Khan Lab School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, creed, place of national origin, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity, gender expression, and transgender), religion (beliefs, observances, or practices, including religious dress or grooming), marital status, registered domestic partner status, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disabilities, medical conditions, and/or military or veteran status in its employment practices or any other considerations made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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