English Teacher

Lick-Wilmerding High School; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lick-Wilmerding High School seeks a dedicated English teacher to cover the second semester of the 2026-27 school year. The role involves teaching four sections of English and advising a group of about 12 students.

We value anti-racist and identity-inclusive pedagogy, collaborative work on grade-level teams, and active participation in Advisory and DEI programs, along with routine faculty meetings and office hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of high school English teaching experience.
• Experience teaching 9th and 11th grades preferred.
• Ability to develop grade-level English curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach 4 sections of English for the second semester of the 2026-27 school year.
• Serve as an advisor to a group of ~12 students.
• Engage in Advisory, Public Purpose, and DEI initiatives and meetings.
• Provide feedback and participate in school-wide co-curricular life.

Skills

Literature analysis

Curriculum development

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Anti-racist pedagogy

Oral and written communication

Education

Teaching credential or state certification

Tools

G Suite / Google Classroom

Job description

**This is a temporary position to cover a 2nd semester sabbatical. The semester begins in January and ends in June.Reports to: Dean of FacultyStatus: Full-time, exemptStart Date: January 4, 2026ABOUT LICK-WILMERDINGLick-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 DESCRIPTIONLick-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 QUALIFICATIONSA 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 experienceSeveral years experience teaching at the high school level, particularly 9th and 11th gradesStrong ability and experience with developing grade level curriculum in English LiteratureExperience successfully leading a grade-level team or chairing a department preferred but not requiredDemonstrated cultural competency in text selection, assignments, and student feedback and support and a commitment to equity and anti-racist instructionDemonstrated experience with effectively scaffolding student learning, including differentiated instruction for students across various academic and social backgroundsA commitment to work collaboratively on a grade level team, as well as across disciplinesExcellent oral and written communication skillsSKILLSAbility to understand student needs at various stages of development to both support them and hold them accountableA willingness to engage across difference with empathy and understandingSocial and emotional acuityAn understanding of your own identity and related positionalitiesThe ability to nurture and encouragelife-long learning through joyful, authentic, and rich learning experiencesA profound openness to feedback and improvement, modeling lifelong learning of practice as well as subject areaTO APPLYPlease upload a cover letter and resume, and provide the contact information of three references, one of whom should be a direct supervisor.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.