Upper School History Teacher

Salary: $69,525-139,050

Reports To:  Upper School Director

Position Type:  Full-Time, Exempt, Faculty

 

Bentley School is a K-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland (K-8) and Lafayette (9-12), California. Founded in 1920, Bentley School's legacy of excellence in teaching and learning maximizes student success in college and throughout their lives. Bentley is an inclusive community that shares a vision of academic achievement, balance, and the cultivation of character.

Engaging in continual reflection, re-assessment, and pursuit of mission-driven pedagogical practices, Bentley faculty members maintain a growth mindset by observing and learning from each other and participating in robust professional development. Teachers are expected to align unequivocally with student growth and success, establishing pedagogical objectives that are consistent with students’ development, reflecting high expectations along with demonstrated flexibility based on student achievement. Beyond the classroom, Bentley faculty members participate meaningfully in aspects of student and campus life serving as role models of compassion, respect, justice, and inclusivity as citizens of the world.

 

Criteria:

 

Self-motivated individuals who want to play an integral role in a dynamic school community.  

 

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Knowledge and ability to teach core courses such as world history, US history, Economics and social science classes.
• Attending regular subject team meetings and weekly History Department meetings.
• Participating in various aspects of student life at Bentley such as advising clubs, coaching, or working with student organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in related field, Master’s preferred
• Experience teaching United States history and/or Economics or another social science elective.
• Experience in an interdisciplinary environment with an emphasis on group collaboration and use of technology.
• Experience in teaching problem-solving skills in addition to traditional core content.
• Ability and willingness to work with students in large and small group settings using multiple teaching methods to reach a broad range of students.
• Desire to continually examine one’s practice with the goal of improving student learning.
• Commitment to issues of diversity, leadership, inclusion, and equity. Candidates who reflect the broad range of diversity of the Bay Area are encouraged to apply.
• A passion for working with young people.
• A desire to collaborate in a dynamic community of teachers.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing and communication skills.
• Experience in working with high school or college age students in an academic setting.
• Experience in innovative course design, planning, implementation, and assessment.

 

Requirements:

 

Bentley School requires all community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters.

 

Bentley School is an equal opportunity employer and seeks rich diversity among faculty and administration. The School offers competitive compensation and benefits. Bentley is a growth-oriented school which is reflected in our commitment to providing ample funds to support the professional development of our faculty.

 

Pay Range:

 

Bentley uses a competitive salary scale, which takes into account experience, education, and skill level. The salary for this position ranges from $69,525 - $139,050.

 

How to Apply:

 

Please submit a letter of interest, a CV/resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses both your approach to working with students and how you approach your classroom practice.  A list with the names and contact information of three (3) references should also be included. No phone calls, please.