Employment Opportunities at Bay portunities

We seek educators to join the Bay School faculty who are themselves the lifelong learners and independent thinkers we wish our students to become. We are looking for teachers who are creative and responsible in their use of time and resources, individuals who possess a clear vision for creating a democratic learning environment and who can translate that vision into practice.

As co-creators of a new high school, members of our faculty possess a genuine interest in and affection for adolescents, along with a robust sense of adventure and an enduring sense of humor. Individual learning styles are valued at the Bay School. Candidates should be knowledgeable in this area and able to demonstrate adaptability and innovation in their teaching and assessment methods. In pursuit of the Bay School's mission, all teachers must be comfortable exploring issues of ethics and spirituality and discussing the complex questions surrounding science, technology, culture, and religion in the contemporary world. The ability to collaborate with colleagues and to build a supportive environment is essential. We seek flexible, open-minded educators committed to reinvention.

The Bay School is deeply committed to having a faculty and student body which reflect the rich diversity within the Bay Area. We strongly encourage candidates of color to apply.

Dean of Current Employment Openings

Teaching Position

Spanish

We are seeking one part-time Spanish teacher, effective July 1, 2008.  The successful candidate will teach one or two sections of Spanish per trimester, ranging from level I to level IV.  In addition to instructional time, part-time faculty members may serve as student advisors, student activities mentors, and faculty committee members.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Spanish language or literature and must be a fluent speaker.  We are particularly interested in someone with an in-depth understanding of Spanish and Latin cultures and who has experience with communicative and student-centered approaches to teaching at the high school level.  

Application Procedure:
To apply, please email a letter of interest, resume, and statement of teaching philosophy to: Tony Pickering,
Dean of Faculty, at tpickering@bayschoolsf.org.

Administrative Position

IT System Administrator

Job Description and Qualifications:
The Bay School is looking for a highly motivated and highly skilled System Administrator, to begin in April 2008, who has the technical prowess and aptitude for client service to meet the demanding needs of a growing independent high school. This individual will ensure that the network, hardware, software systems, and related processes and procedures adhere to organizational values while enabling staff, students, parents, and volunteers to be productive and collaborative. Qualified candidates must possess five years of previous system administration experience with at least three years of experience with supporting a 400-node local area network environment. Candidates must also have five years of experience with Cisco networks, Windows, MAC, Active Directory, Exchange, Office, MS SQL, and Filemaker. Familiarity with programming and UNIX systems is a plus.

Candidates must possess the ability to work independently, responsibly, professionally, efficiently, and effectively in a fast-paced environment. Innovation, systemic thought, exemplary communication and customer service skills, the ability to learn quickly, and troubleshooting skills are all essential to this position as well as the ability to work exceptionally well with students and faculty.

The System Administrator will be responsible for the configuration, implementation, and maintenance of various technologies managed by the school's technology office. This person will focus on the administration, maintenance, and building of the network infrastructure, including laptops, servers, network devices, databases, and software applications. The System Administrator is also expected to assess and identify appropriate solutions to be integrated or implemented. In addition, this person will also facilitate the use of technology within the school and teach others about technology and its applications.

Application Procedure:
For more information and to apply, please email a letter of interest and resume to: Edward Chen, Director of Technology, at: echen@bayschoolsf.org, with the subject line to read: System Administrator Candidate.