High School Science

High School Science
Biology & Marine Science

Campbell Hall, founded in 1944 and situated on 15 naturally landscaped acres in Studio City, California, is an independent, all-gender, college preparatory, Episcopal day school for students in kindergarten through grade twelve. The high school division includes grades 9 -12 and is composed of approximately 540 students and 80 full- and part-time faculty and coaches.

The school is committed to fostering a community dedicated to honoring the diversity of the human experience, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and creed, place of national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation or physical ability.

Campbell Hall is guided by the Episcopal tradition of open inquiry and spiritual formation and seeks faculty who are devoted to the pursuit of academic excellence and to the nurturing of decent, loving, and responsible human beings.

Campbell Hall Faculty Description

Campbell Hall (K-12, all-gender, college preparatory, Episcopal) is seeking faculty who are dedicated to the developmentally appropriate education of the whole child; who are interested in learning as well as teaching; who connect their responsibilities with the philosophy and purpose of the school; who teach to empower as well as to inform; who are comfortable with questions as well as with answers; who can work with direction, focus, humor and dignity within the complexities of a diverse school environment; and who will be dedicated to promoting and maintaining an inclusive school community.

In addition to their academic responsibilities, Campbell Hall faculty are involved in many aspects of school life.  Coaching interscholastic athletics, chaperoning  experiential education trips, participating in community service activities, helping the students to produce school publications, overseeing student council, and leading a special interest club are just a few ways faculty are more deeply involved in the Campbell Hall community.

Each faculty member serves as a student advisor.  An Advisor is dedicated to the emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth of each student.  Faculty relate to students, parents and colleagues in ways which promote open and supportive communication.

Campbell Hall faculty pride themselves on becoming involved in many aspects of the school community.  They are dedicated in their implementation of a vigorous college preparatory academic program and are equally devoted to the emotional and spiritual development of each student.  The result is a community where students and adults are confident to learn and grow.  

Course Descriptions:

Biology: This course explores the diversity of life on earth and examines unique properties of living organisms, setting them apart from the nonliving, physical world. It involves processes of investigation and discovery and introduces themes, tools, techniques, and principles of both biology and chemistry. Units of study include microbiology, ecology, genetics, evolution, human body systems, health science, and the scientific method. Laboratory work is emphasized and students learn data collection and scientific writing techniques utilizing an inquiry-based approach (grade 9).

Marine Science: This lab course focuses on the basic principles of oceanography and marine biology. The first trimester is spent investigating three areas of oceanography: physical, geological, and chemical. In the second and third trimester, our primary focus is marine biology, where we look at the ecology, structure and function of each major marine phyla. Laboratory activities, dissections and exercises reinforce topics and help develop laboratory analysis and observational skills. Demonstrations and projects enrich the course and help students visualize concepts. (Grades 11, 12)

Responsibilities include the following:

• Five classes to include a combination of Science, most likely a combination of:
• Biology
• Marine Science
• Each class meets for 75 minutes every other day. 
• Serve as a high school advisor, which includes weekly group meetings and attendance at two chapels with advisees.
• Monthly meetings include but are not limited to
• DAT (Deans, Advisors and Teachers)
• World Language department
• Middle school division
• Fulfill lunch supervision duty once per quarter 
• Chaperone an overnight experiential education trip (four nights)
• Attend all-school faculty/staff meetings three times per year.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department chair and division-level administration.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher 
• At least 3 years of classroom experience 
• Patience and creativity when working collaboratively with a range of constituent groups, including students, families, faculty, staff and administration from diverse backgrounds (religious, ethnic, socio-economic etc.)  
• Strength in both written and oral methods of communication  
• The teacher should demonstrate a passion for continuous learning, maintain a flexible attitude, and possess strong organizational skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience with students, families, and science curriculum at the high school level.
• Experience collaborating with a team of teachers who work together to generate innovative curricula.
• Proficiency with technology to include: Google Drive; SmartBoards; PowerSchool; Haiku and/or and website creation and maintenance, and a willingness to integrate technology into daily lessons.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Campbell Hall believes in and operates on the premise that it is the right of all persons to seek work and to advance on the basis of their individual merits, ability, and potential. Campbell Hall has been, is, and will continue to be, strongly committed to the principle that equal employment opportunity must be afforded to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, family care status, veteran status, marital status, age, medical condition, and disability.