What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher of English (Grades 6-8) position at Viewpoint School?
Viewpoint School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school serving 1,200 students in grades TK-12. Viewpoint is located in the Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles County on a 40-acre campus in Calabasas, close to the countless urban and recreational destinations Los Angeles has to offer.
Viewpoint School prioritizes the quality of the student experience within a context of achievement, and encourages broad student participation in academic and co-curricular opportunities. The school community is unified by a shared set of values and seeks always to strengthen its culture of learning, purpose, caring, and challenge. Viewpoint asks teachers to create relational classroom climates conducive to collaboration, creativity, and application. Employees are part of a dynamic community of bright, engaged students and colleagues. Balancing academic achievement with student wellness is also a priority for the School.
We are honored to have been named 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Best Place to Work in SoCal by Best Companies Group. Our talented staff are the ones that made this happen and make this a great place to work every day. What makes this news even better? We're hiring!
Viewpoint School is currently seeking a Teacher of English (Grades 6-8) for the 2026-2027 school year. We seek innovative, collaborative teachers whose student-centered teaching helps young people develop as readers, critical thinkers, and writers. The position offers opportunities to be involved with clubs, advisory, literary events, and publications. Successful candidates usually have strong knowledge and love of literature and writing, a sense of humor, and interest in the joys and challenges of the Middle School years. Please refer to Viewpoint's website for more information about our Mission, Vision, and Values.
Compensation: Anticipated compensation is $65,000 - $85,000 depending on experience.
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000