Health Teacher (Temp) — Holistic, Inclusive, Harkness

Pacific Ridge; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Free daily catered lunch

Job summary

Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad, CA seeks a temporary Health teacher for December 2026 through May 2027 to cover three upper-school sections and two middle-school sections. The role emphasizes student-centered, inclusive learning at the Harkness table and collaboration with faculty.

Requirements include a 4-year degree (master’s preferred) and at least three years of secondary teaching experience. The position offers pro-rated pay and benefits, including sick leave and daily catered lunch.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field; bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience at the secondary level.
• Commitment to student-centered, inclusive learning and Harkness pedagogy.
• Experience teaching health topics including gender/sexuality, mental health, nutrition and body image.
• Ability to work with middle and upper school students and collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach three sections of upper school Health and two sections of middle school Health.
• Collaborate with middle school teachers and leadership to deliver a cohesive Health program.
• Support health and wellness programming across all grade levels in coordination with leadership.
• Contribute to co-curricular program and attend faculty meetings.
• Chaperone on-campus events and participate in student-led conferences.

Skills

Health education experience

Inclusive teaching

Harkness pedagogy

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad, CA seeks a temporary Health teacher for December 2026 through May 2027 to cover three upper-school sections and two middle-school sections. The role emphasizes student-centered, inclusive learning at the Harkness table and collaboration with faculty.

Requirements include a 4-year degree (master’s preferred) and at least three years of secondary teaching experience. The position offers pro-rated pay and benefits, including sick leave and daily catered lunch.