Upper School English Teacher

Closing on: Jan 21, 2025
Job Type: Teaching
Job Category: English Language Arts
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.

CalWest’s partner school in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks an Upper School English Teacher to begin August 2025.


CalWest Required Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s Degree and/or other educational requirements listed on the job description
  • Requisite skills commensurate with the position
  • A reasonable commuting distance to the CalWest client school, or a willingness to relocate
  • Authorization to live and work in the United States

Client School Preferred Qualifications

  • At least five years of English teaching experience OR other relevant academic teaching experience
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
  • Knowledge of subjects assigned
  • General knowledge of curriculum and instruction practice
  • Ability to instruct students and apply effective classroom management

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement creative pedagogy with instruction that values a hands-on, collaborative, project-based curriculum & methodology
  • Cultivate an inclusive, challenging, and equitable learning environment that reflects the school’s core values and allows the diverse student body to grow and thrive
  • Set and maintain acceptable standards of classroom behavior to establish a positive and appropriate learning environment
  • Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative and meaningful curriculum with vertical alignment
  • Integrate technology in effective ways that enhance students’ learning experiences and growth
  • Participate in professional development opportunities that promote growth and leadership
  • Record and report on students’ progress. Assign and grade projects and examinations.
  • Serve as an advisor who is committed to the social and emotional development of students
  • Attend meetings as required
  • Uphold the school’s core values
  • Foster an inclusive school environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication

Salary Range

$70,000 – $150,000


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