MIDDLE SCHOOL SPANISH 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 provides a test environment for products such as Khan Academy's Khanmigo. 

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

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!
Responsibilities:

• Expertise in Mastery-Based Learning: Leverage your deep understanding and background in mastery-based learning to enhance our Middle School Spanish curriculum.
• Collaborative Teaching: Partner with the Middle School Director and teaching team to deliver a rigorous, engaging, and mastery-based curriculum.
• AI Integration: Utilize your experience with Khanmigo to create dynamic learning experiences and contribute to the development of AI-enhanced educational materials for a wider audience in collaboration with the Khan Academy team.
• Student Development: Facilitate active learning experiences that align with the Khan Lab School vision, supporting students' social and emotional growth.
• School Community Involvement: Engage in the broader life of the school by participating in activities, events, admissions processes, and faculty meetings.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Duties

• Teach a minimum of 15 hours per week of middle school-level courses as assigned by the Middle School Director, making efficient use of existing materials and tools.
• 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 such as Khan Academy, where applicable.
• Lead advisory sessions for a group of students, focusing on academic progress, extracurricular and college goals, and daily practices in mindfulness, character development, and executive functioning skills.
• Mentor and support students in their student-driven projects, including Applied Learning projects by checking in on their progress and helping to connect them to outside resources. 
• 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.
• Ability to also teach computer science a plus
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• Develop curriculum and learning experiences aligned with the KLS teaching vision, in the absence of high-quality resources.
• 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

• Participate in student orientation for 7th-8th graders, which may include up to three days of overnight stay.
• Fulfill duties as assigned by the Middle School Director, such as lunch and goal time supervision.
• Be accessible to students throughout the school day for interaction and support.
• Serve as a faculty ambassador for the Admissions team during our re-enrollment and admissions period in the Fall and Spring This includes, at minimum, 6-8 hours for Pre-Admission events (Open House, Preview Days, Shadow Days) and 10 hours of Post Application Events (Student Visits and Observations, Parent Interviews, Application reads); these events may take place outside of school hours. 
• Lead at least one activity per term that contributes to the life and culture of KLS, to be determined in collaboration with the Middle School Director at the start of the school year. This could include: overseeing the student leadership group, facilitating a student club/ organization during the academic year, planning a hallmark KLS event (e.g., orientation, move-up day), serving as a faculty representative on the DEIB committee, leading leadership committees (e.g. discipline committee), coaching a sport, or starting a new program at the school (e.g. tutoring center). 
• Attend all faculty meetings and participate in professional development, including morning meetings, and any scheduled professional development programming (including Faculty In-service). Faculty must also attend community meetings and other culture-building experiences alongside students. 
• Participate in community events such as the senior dinner, graduation, group field trips, and other related activities.
• 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. 

WHY JOIN US?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking school that values creativity and innovation in education.
• Impactful Work: Help shape the future of education by leveraging AI and mastery-based learning principles.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a dedicated team committed to student success and continuous improvement.

APPLICATION PROCESS To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter expressing interest in this position.
• Current resume.
• A list of three professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address. References will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission. 

POSITION DETAILS Start Date: August 2024

Location: Mountain View, CA

Number of Positions to Fill: 1

Employment Status: Part-time or Full-time; Exempt

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; a retirement plan with an employer match; and basic life insurance.

Salary range: $85,000 - $105,000 exempt, for full-time. 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.