Economics Teacher Jobs

Job Title: High School Economics Teacher (part-time Jan - May \'09) Company: Location: Northridge, CA Description: Highland Hall School is seeking an experienced teacher to teach a semester course on Economics to 12th graders. The course is to familiarize our 12th graders with the concepts and theories of economics, as well as the practical aspects of day-to-day economics. Students will learn what constitutes macro- and micro-economics, and the types of systems that exist along with the advantages and disadvantages of each. They will understand generally the different economic systems - command, traditional, and market. Lessons will cover the concepts of scarcity, opportunity costs, choice, supply and demand, pricing system, and the idea of equilibrium. Practically, the students will learn what a credit report is, how to research a major purchase, how to write a check, and to keep a balanced check register. They will review various economically-related forms for employment, income taxes, and creating a personal budget. The course ends with a look at different economic philosophies and where the environment fits into the economic life. Highland Hall Waldorf School is a private Waldorf school in Northridge, located about 8 minutes from the CSUN campus. Our 11-acre tree-studded campus is home to 380 students in grades Nursery -12th and parent/child play groups, and a supportive collegial faculty. We lead children through a curriculum which balances thinking, artistic expression, and physical deeds to help them become confident individuals capable of making free choices/independent decisions. Our high school graduates attending recognized colleges throughout the nation and pursue a wide variety of careers. This position is part-time and is scheduled for Mon-Fri. 10:00am-10:40am. The pay for the position is $32/period, with travel costs possibly included. We are seeking someone with experience teaching adolescents and a passion for economics. Our class is bright, eager to learn, and waiting to be challenged! We look forward to hearing from you! Please contact Amy Onelum, Human Resources at Register to View , ext. 210 or email Register to View to apply or for additional information.