The Bay School of San Francisco is an independent, college preparatory high school located in Presidio National Park.
Our staff and faculty members—collectively called “staffulty”—foster and model curiosity, critical thinking, intentionality, good humor, and respect for diversity. They shape our close-knit community, and as co-builders of an innovative high school, contribute to a distinctively positive culture. Bay students display uncommon intellectual engagement and are curious, creative collaborators. The result is a rewarding environment in which to work.
The Bay School does not discriminate on the basis of SOGIE (sexual orientation or gender identity expression), race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to having a community that reflects the diversity of the Bay Area. We hold the highest standards for respectful relationships among peers and students and strive to live by the school’s precepts. We strongly encourage those with a demonstrated dedication to social justice, collaboration, innovation and student-centered education to apply. We encourage BIPOC candidates to apply.
We invite you to learn more about who we are: Check out Bay's precepts, our approach to teaching, and our unique Immersives program.
Please note
You must be eligible to teach/work in the United States; Bay does not sponsor work visas.
Our Faculty
Nearly 80 percent of Bay teachers hold advanced degrees. They value individual learning styles and demonstrate adaptability and innovation in their work with students. Teachers guide students in developing the habits of mind, knowledge, and skills that will prepare them to thrive in a dynamic world. Faculty often collaborate to develop new curriculum, and multidisciplinary learning has always been central to our program.
Teaching at Bay
One of the most exciting aspects of working at Bay is the emphasis on professional development. Teachers have ample opportunity to continue learning in their subject areas but also to develop new skills, learn to teach with a lens for equity and antiracism, and learn new tools. Our staffulty are enthusiastic about sharing what they’ve learned through in-house workshops and frequently create mini-PD lunchtime sessions for their colleagues.
What We Look For
Bay’s ideal faculty candidates have experience in the following:
- Developing constructivist, student-centered classrooms
- Working effectively with a range of students
- Thinking broadly and creatively about curriculum and pedagogy
- Weaving mindfulness and ethical/spiritual considerations into the curriculum and classroom
They also:
- Resonate with the school’s mission and precepts
- Demonstrate variety and adaptability in teaching and assessment methods
- Value individual learning styles
- Bring a diversity of teaching and life experience
- Value collegial collaboration to improve the curriculum and student experience as well as their own craft
- Dedicate themselves to anti-bias and equity work
- Commit to pedagogy development, innovation, professional growth, and reinvention
- Demonstrate a passion for subject matter as well as for teaching and learning
- Enjoy working with high school learners
Open Teaching Positions
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EMPLOYEE STATUS: Temporary, Exempt, Part-Time
REPORTS TO: Dean of Faculty
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with the potential for field trips and experiential learning that extend beyond the traditional school day
WORK TERM: December 1, 2025 - December 19, 2025 in person at The Bay School of San Francisco, with 3 additional days of collaborative prep that can be completed remotely
Job Description
The Bay School’s Immersive Program is a signature component of the school’s curriculum. The school year is built with two semesters and two immersive terms, one that happens in December and the second in May. During the immersive terms, students take a single class that is credit-bearing and graded. The goal of the immersive program is to provide students with an opportunity for a deep dive into a subject of interest through long sustained blocks of time and curriculum that is project-based and experiential. The immersive term culminates in a public-facing student-led Exhibition of Learning.
The Rhetoric and Debate course is designed to introduce students to the theories and practice of argumentation and competitive debate. The course will focus on the construction of arguments from research to presentation. The course will explore different models of competitive debate available to high school students, with primary emphasis on policy debate. The course will culminate in an in-house tournament with a public-facing final round at the Immersive Exhibition on the last day. This course is an elective choice for sophomores.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching
In addition to class preparation and classroom teaching, immersive adjunct teachers are responsible for:
- Teaching the same group of students for a minimum of 5 hours per day. Generally, teachers hold classes from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (with a break for lunch) but hours can differ based on the needs of the course (ex: an evening field trip);
- Designing a curriculum that introduces students to basic tenets of Rhetoric and Debate that includes formative and summative assessments;
- Grading student work and providing feedback in a timely manner;
- Communicating regularly with students, parents/guardians and advisors regarding student progress;
- Having one-on-one student meetings as needed;
- Completing a final report card for each student.
Community Support
All teaching staffulty are expected to support the well-being of our community and the growth of individual students. This includes:
- Attending Morning Meeting as scheduled during the Immersive term;
- Modeling community engagement by being present throughout the school day;
- Attending the Exhibition of Learning.
The Ideal Candidate
- Finds resonance with The Bay School mission, philosophy, and precepts;
- Dedicates themselves to anti-bias and equity work and understands the social justice dimensions of education;
- Welcomes and learns from feedback;
- Enjoys being in a high school community;
- Values mindfulness as a practice;
- Has significant policy debate experience at the high school level, including classroom or lab leader instruction;
- Recognizes that this course is a broad introduction to competitive debate and not preparation for national circuit-level competition;
- Values individual learning profiles by teaching in multiple modalities and offering differentiated instruction;
- Employs and is excited by student-centered teaching strategies (project-based, place-based, problem-based, and experiential learning);
- Has experience teaching secondary education and brings a diversity of teaching and life experiences to their work;
- Values collaboration, teamwork, and feedback as a part of professional growth;
- Commits to innovation, professional development, and reinvention;
- Is curious and resourceful;
- Enjoys working with and inspiring high-school learners in all areas of school life.
Requirements
Job offers are contingent upon clear LiveScan fingerprinting and TB risk assessment. Other requirements include completing first aid/CPR training, mandated reporter training, anti-harassment training, workplace violence prevention training, and bloodborne pathogen training. Access to these mandatory trainings are provided and paid for by the school.
Compensation
Salary is based on years of secondary school work or relevant experience. The salary for teaching one Immersive course ranges from $9,923 to $17,093.
If interested in being on our substitute teacher list, please review our website (www.bayschoolsf.org) to learn more about The Bay School and our community. To apply for the Rhetoric and Debate Immersive Adjunct Teaching position, email all of the items below to: [email protected], subject line: Debate Immersive Teacher 2025.
- Cover letter describing your interest in the position as well as how you anticipate contributing to The Bay School.
- Resume/C.V.
- A list of references--a minimum of 3, including a current supervisor, departmental colleague, and colleague outside your department.
Please note that Bay will be accepting resumes on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Open Administrative Positions
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EMPLOYEE STATUS: Part-time, Non-exempt, Academic-year
REPORTS TO: Interim Director of Athletics
CLOSE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Athletics Department Personnel, Coaches
WORK SCHEDULE: Generally 25 hours per week, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 12-7 p.m. with flexibility, and ability to work required events and competitions on weekends and evenings depending on athletics calendar.
TERM OF WORK: August 4, 2025 through June 12, 2026
SALARY RANGE: $30-$40/hour
Job Description
The Athletics Operations Coordinator will support a dynamic athletics and activities program that includes 27 sports teams and after-school physical education activities. Currently, the school offers a variety of competitive levels, including varsity, junior varsity, and club levels. Approximately 70% of the student body participates in athletics, and 30% physical education activities. The Athletics Operations Coordinator is responsible for the promotion of a positive, healthy, and successful athletics and activities culture reflective of Bay Precepts.
The Athletics Operations Coordinator is a member of the Athletics Department and works closely with the Interim Athletics Director and other Athletics Department members to ensure the smooth functioning of the school's athletics programs. This role is vital in supporting coaches, student-athletes, and the overall school community. The Athletics Operations Coordinator will support various aspects of the ongoing operations and support functions of the athletics office and program.
Required Qualifications
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years of operations and/or administrative experience, preferably in a school’s athletics office, recreational program or within athletics administration. Experience working in a school environment is strongly preferred.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficiency in Google Suite/Microsoft Office required.
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES: Must be at least 25 years old with a valid California driver’s license and a minimum of 5 years of driving history.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Job offers are contingent upon clear LiveScan fingerprinting and TB risk assessment. Other requirements include completing first aid/CPR training, mandated reporter training, anti-harassment training, workplace violence prevention training, and bloodborne pathogen training. Access to these mandatory trainings are provided and paid for by the school.
Major Responsibilities
- Manages team transportation schedules and services (coach/bus service, use of school vans);
- Drives team vans as needed;
- Assists with scheduling of league and non-league competitions/tournaments;
- Confirms weekly games with opponents, field/gym providers, officials, and ensure compliance with CIF and school policies;
- Communicates timely updates regarding athletic events, logistics, and schedule changes to students, faculty, and families;
- Manages uniform and swag inventory and distribution;
- Supports uniform design and sourcing;
- Manages equipment inventory, maintenance, and distribution;
- Supports purchasing;
- Manages Bay Athletics social media properties and partners with students who manage individual teams’ social media accounts;
- Attends games, and serves as point of contact for coaches, families and officials;
- Schedules and manages individual and team photos w/ team photographer, coaches, and captains; distribute photos to families;
- Collaborates with the Registrar to collect health forms and ensure student athlete compliance;
- Collaborates with student life to monitor attendance for activities;
- Maintains and updates team rosters, practice/game/event schedules, and internal calendars across multiple platforms;
- Coordinates seasonal checklists, onboarding/offboarding of coaches, and support for athletics-related events.
Required Professional Qualities/Abilities
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment;
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, warm and professional demeanor;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Strong cultural competency and commitment to equity and inclusion;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Ability to work effectively with several constituencies (employees, colleagues, students, parents, and community at large);
- Ability to receive and incorporate feedback;
- Ability to use and effectively employ technology to promote department efficiency, communication, and organization.
The Ideal Candidate
- Aligns with The Bay School’s mission, values, and community precepts;
- Demonstrates ongoing commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-bias work in education;
- Embraces feedback and opportunities for professional growth;
- Enjoys working closely with high school students and being part of a vibrant school community;
- Brings a calm presence, a sense of humor, and the ability to balance multiple responsibilities in a dynamic work environment;
- Communicates clearly and cross-culturally with compassion and care;
- Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity under pressure;
- Manages time effectively and thinks proactively to anticipate needs and plan ahead.
If interested in the position, please review our website then submit all of the required materials below to Susie McCobb, Executive Assistant to the Heads of School at [email protected], subject line: AOC25-26
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Cover letter describing your interest in the position as well as how you anticipate contributing to The Bay School;
- Resume/C.V.;
- Contact list of 3 references, at least one of whom must be a recent supervisor.
Open Coaching Positions
Employee Conduct Expectations
The Bay School takes the safety and comfort of its students very seriously. As part of this commitment, Bay sets expectations for employee interactions with students in its employee Code of Conduct. The Bay School encourages parents, students, alumni or other members of the school community to report concerns about any violations of the Code of Conduct as described in the school's student and family handbook. Such reports will be kept as confidential as possible except as necessary for Bay to take appropriate action. Bay will not retaliate against anyone who reports conduct that may violate the Code of Conduct.