High School English Teacher - Project-Based & Mentorship

Summit Public Schools; El Cerrito (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

12 paid holidays

Organization-wide closures (3 weeks)

Health plan (medical, dental, vision)

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Summit Public Schools is seeking mission-driven educators to join our network of public schools in the Bay Area and beyond. You will mentor a fixed group of students each year, guide them through project-based learning, and participate in daily advisory and project time blocks designed to develop 21st-century skills.

We value DEIB, collaboration, and continuous professional development. The salary range starts at $63,718 and goes up to $99,987, with comprehensive benefits and a structured growth

Qualifications

• Teaching Credential in California or another US state.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree in Education preferred, but not required).
• Clear health and background check.
• Teaching experience in your subject is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• See sample teacher schedules here. A student school day runs roughly 8:00–8:30am to 3:00–3:30pm; teachers’ days end no later than 5:00pm.
• Project Time: Teach 90-minute blocks in high school or four 55-minute blocks in middle school, per day.
• Mentor Time: Meet daily with a mentor group to coach and advocate for mentees.
• Self-Directed Learning Time and Interventions: Facilitate SEL/reading or math interventions and monitor progress.
• Collaboration & Professional Development: Participate in all-faculty meetings twice a week for PD and collaboration.

Education

Teaching Credential in California or another US state

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Summit Public Schools is seeking mission-driven educators to join our network of public schools in the Bay Area and beyond. You will mentor a fixed group of students each year, guide them through project-based learning, and participate in daily advisory and project time blocks designed to develop 21st-century skills.

We value DEIB, collaboration, and continuous professional development. The salary range starts at $63,718 and goes up to $99,987, with comprehensive benefits and a structured growth