English Teacher

Lick Wilmerding High School; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Lick-Wilmerding High School in San Francisco seeks a dedicated English teacher for the second semester of the 2026-27 school year, covering a sabbatical from January to June. The position involves teaching four sections of English and serving as an advisor to about 12 students.

We value thoughtful, collaborative teachers who embrace anti-racist pedagogy and inclusive practices, and who participate in advisory, DEI programs, and department collaboration to support the whole student body.

Qualifications

• 3+ years high school English teaching
• Experience teaching grades 9 and 11
• Curriculum development in English Literature
• Equity and anti-racist instruction
• Collaboration across grade levels and disciplines

Responsibilities

• Teach 4 sections of English
• Advise a group of ~12 students
• Participate in Advisory, Public Purpose and DEI Programs
• Attend department and faculty meetings and hold office hours

Skills

Student development

Empathy

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lick Wilmerding High School - San Francisco, CA 94112
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Bachelors Degree
Salary Range: $7,066.67 - $14,560.00 Salary/month
Job Shift: Full-Time
Job Category: Education

This is a temporary position to cover a 2nd semester sabbatical. The semester begins in January and ends in June.

ABOUT LICK-WILMERDING

Lick-Wilmerding High School is a private school with public purpose, serving 560 students in grades 9-12 in San Francisco. Since its founding in 1895 as a vocational school, Lick-Wilmerding High School has built upon a long tradition of valuing and integrating the liberal arts, sciences, technical arts, visual arts and performing arts to offer a robust college-prep curriculum. LWHS has a rich and distinctive academic program, with thriving departments, vibrant student life, and signature initiatives like the Center for Civic Engagement and the Public Purpose Program. Lick-Wilmerding High School develops the head, heart, and hands of highly motivated students from all walks of life, inspiring them to become lifelong learners who contribute to the world with confidence and compassion. Our Administration, Faculty, and Staff are motivated by this mission, and every member of our community is inspired by and model our core values: Belonging, Excellence, Craft, and Optimism.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Lick-Wilmerding High School currently seeks a dedicated educator to join our english department as full-time English teacher for the second semester of the 2026-27 school year. We are looking for candidates able to teach 4 sections of English and serve as an advisor to a group of approximately 12 students.

We seek thoughtful, collaborative, and passionate teachers who demonstrate a strong practice of and commitment to anti-racist and identity-inclusive pedagogy that supports students of all backgrounds to succeed academically, collaborate, and develop self-reflection tools for personal growth. We are also looking for genuine, kind colleagues and all-around "school people" who want to participate in and contribute to our vibrant community.

As an institution committed to educating the whole child, we both invite and expect teaching faculty to participate fully in the academic and co-curricular life of the school. This includes, but is not limited to, furthering the mission of the school through participating in our Advisory, Public Purpose, and DEI Programs; as well as routine attendance in all curricular team meetings, department meetings, faculty meetings, and office hours to support students when needed.

JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A preferred minimum of 3 years of experience in teaching students how to read, write, think and speak critically about literature and what it shows about the human experience
• Several years experience teaching at the high school level, particularly 9th and 11th grades
• Strong ability and experience with developing grade level curriculum in English Literature
• Experience successfully leading a grade-level team or chairing a department preferred but not required
• Demonstrated cultural competency in text selection, assignments, and student feedback and support and a commitment to equity and anti-racist instruction
• Demonstrated experience with effectively scaffolding student learning, including differentiated instruction for students across various academic and social backgrounds
• A commitment to work collaboratively on a grade level team, as well as across disciplines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

SKILLS

• Ability to understand student needs at various stages of development to both support them and hold them accountable
• A willingness to engage across difference with empathy and understanding
• Social and emotional acuity
• An understanding of your own identity and related positionalities
• The ability to nurture and encouragelife-long learning through joyful, authentic, and rich learning experiences
• A profound openness to feedback and improvement, modeling lifelong learning of practice as well as subject area

LWHS is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. LWHS prohibits in all its programs, including hiring and employment practices, discrimination or harassment against any member or group based upon race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition (including pregnancy), genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other category protected under California or federal law, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.