Located in the Presidio of San Francisco, The Bay School is an independent, college preparatory high school that provides its students with a challenging, innovative curriculum and a collaborative, supportive community.
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.
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.
Please note
- You must be eligible to teach/work in the United States; Bay does not sponsor work visas.
- All Bay School employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with an approved vaccine prior to starting work unless exempted from an immunization in accordance with law, and they must provide documentation confirming such immunization and/or exemption.
We invite you to learn more about who we are: Check out Bay's precepts, our approach to teaching, and our unique Immersives program.
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.
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: January 2, 2024 - January 30, 2024
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 January and the second in May/June. 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 and will culminate in either an in-house tournament or attendance at a local, single-day debate competition in the area. This is an elective class open to Juniors and Seniors.
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 speech and 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, and bloodborne pathogen training. Access to these mandatory trainings are provided and paid for by the school. Must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Compensation
Salary is based on years of secondary school work or relevant experience. The salary for teaching one Immersive course ranges from $9,409 to $15,578.
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 Substitute Teaching position, email all of the items below to: [email protected], subject line: Debate Immersive Teacher 23-24.
- 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.
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EMPLOYEE STATUS: 50% FTE, Exempt, Part-Time, Temporary (Semester Two only)
REPORTS TO: Department Chair and Dean of Faculty
WORK SCHEDULE: A and B blocks which typically meet Monday mornings, Tuesday afternoons, and Thursday mornings. Some weeks will deviate from this typical schedule.
WORK TERM: December 11, 2023 through May 22, 2024 preparation and teaching
Job Description
We are seeking a part-time teacher in Humanities with content specific expertise in Civics to teach two sections of a 10th-grade required Civics course. Bay's Humanities department is an interdisciplinary department whose courses incorporate the teaching of writing, literature, social studies, art history, religion and philosophy. Each semester-long class meets three times a week in a rotating block schedule. Bay's block schedule allows students to delve deeply into problem- and inquiry-based learning across all courses. Bay teachers have a strong commitment to innovative curricular design, collaboration, progressive pedagogy, and social justice – all in service of student learning and growth. Teachers of our core courses have a common prep block and use it to work collaboratively in weekly required course team meetings to ensure alignment of curriculum and assessment among sections/teachers.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching
In addition to class preparation and classroom teaching, all teachers are responsible for:
- Collaboratively designing curriculum and aligning curriculum with course teams, the department goals, and the school's mission;
- Designing skills-based 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 during tutorial period or as needed when on campus;
- Attending course team meetings;
- Attending weekly staffulty or department meetings on Tuesday afternoons when applicable.
Community Support
All teaching staffulty are expected to support the well-being of our community and the growth of individual students. For this part-time position, this includes:
- Attending Morning Meeting on days that the teacher has a morning class;
- Monitoring a "Flex" block (study hall) one block per week each semester;
- Holding Tutorial at the end of the school day a minimum of two days a week.
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;
- Commits to ongoing professional growth;
- Welcomes and learns from feedback;
- Enjoys being in a high school community;
- Values mindfulness as a practice;
- Is comfortable teaching skills-based courses, whether core interdisciplinary courses for grades 9-11 or humanities electives for grades 11-12;
- 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
- EDUCATION: BA required, MA preferred
- EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years of teaching in the Humanities/Social Sciences preferred
- COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in Google Suite and familiarity with PC and Mac platforms and LMS and SMS systems
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, 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 part-time faculty salary range for this position is $18,819 to $31,156.
Please review our website (www.bayschoolsf.org) to familiarize yourself with our school, the humanities curriculum, and our community. If interested in the position, please send all items below to: [email protected], subject line: Civics.
- 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.
Open Administrative Positions
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The Bay School is seeking an interim Associate Head of School to serve for the 2024–2025 school year. This search is being conducted by Resource Group 175. Details of the application process are contained within the position description.
Deadline for submission of all application materials is Monday, December 4.
Open Coaching Positions
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DURATION: October 30, 2023 to January 27, 2024
REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics
COMPENSATION: $3,000 estimated stipend, depending on experience
Bay Athletics
The Bay School's commitment to athletics is based upon our goal to educate the "whole" person and our belief that physical and athletic accomplishments have important lifelong benefits. The school seeks to be known for its athletic achievements, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit as well as to be respected for the integrity and discipline of its players, coaches, and spectators. We are members of the North Coast Section (NCS) and CIF, the Bay Area Conference (BAC), and Bay Counties League (BCL).
Job Requirements
- Previous coaching at the high school and/or college level required. Experience playing at the college level or above is preferred
- Plan and lead 1.5- to 2-hour afternoon practices Mon-Fri, beginning no earlier than 3:00 p.m. and ending no later than 6:30 p.m.
- Attend all games which may require being available earlier than 3:00 p.m
- Attend occasional athletic department meetings and school events as needed
- Possess a valid CA driver’s license and be willing to drive a school van to/from practices and games
- Complete NFHS coach certification
- Complete or have valid CPR/first aid certification
- Complete a LiveScan background check
- Complete mandated reporter and harassment training
The Ideal Candidate
- Has strong athletic knowledge and experience in the sport of soccer and a desire to build/maintain a successful program
- Possesses a professional and positive demeanor when working with colleagues, students, and parents
- Enjoys working with and developing teenagers as student-athletes and good citizens
- Strives to build teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship as the cornerstones of our soccer program
- Finds resonance with the school’s mission and philosophy, especially with regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Has the energy to work in a small independent school environment
- Possesses excellent organization, time management, and strong communication skills
- Demonstrates the ability to provide and incorporate constructive feedback as a means to improve the student experience as well their own coaching
- Seeks to serve as a role model for young student-athletes, understanding both culturally responsive coaching and the social justice dimensions of education
- Dedicates themselves to anti-bias and equity work
- Commits to innovation, professional growth, and reinvention
If interested in the position, please email all of the items below to: [email protected], with the subject line: Junior Varsity Assistant Coach Girls Soccer. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Cover letter explaining how you will contribute to Bay’s athletic program
- Resume/C.V.
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.