Part Time Psychology Teacher

The Thacher School; Ojai (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The Thacher School in Ojai, California seeks a part-time experienced psychology teacher for a long-term substitute from mid-December 2026 through March 8, 2027. Candidates available in person by January 5, 2027 will also be considered.

The position requires teaching 2-3 sections of honors psychology and supporting students through assessments and grades. Responsibilities include delivering content from established curricula, providing extra help, and potentially taking on residential program

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent required in psychology or a related field.
• Ideal candidate should have successful experience teaching at the high school level.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2-3 sections of honors psychology using established lesson plans, delivering and adapting content for continuity of learning.
• Fulfill responsibilities of a classroom teacher, including regular extra help sessions, timely feedback, and grading (midterm and trimester).
• Possible additional duties in our residential program depending on candidate’s experience and interests.

Skills

Honors Psychology

Classroom Teaching

Student Support

Assessment & Grading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology

Job description

The Thacher School is one of the most selective and highly regarded boarding schools in the nation. Founded in 1889 by Sherman Day Thacher, the School serves academically talented students from over 20 states and close to 10 countries in a rigorous college preparatory experience. The faculty and students live and work closely together on a 427-acre campus nestled in the foothills of the Los Padres National Forest in Ojai, California (85 miles north of Los Angeles). Honor, fairness, kindness, and truth are the cornerstones of School life. Together, the School community commits to the belief that demands in the academic classroom, when combined with those of mountains and horses, of sports and the arts, produce independent minds, strong bodies, and powerful character.

Thacher seeks a part-time experienced teacher of psychology for a long-term substitute position beginning (ideally) in mid-December of 2026 and continuing through March 8, 2027. Candidates who are not available in person until January 5, 2027 will also be considered.

SUMMARY OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach 2-3 sections of honors psychology. The teacher will make use of established lesson plans and curriculum delivering and adapting course content as needed to allow for continuity of learning during this period.
• Fulfill all responsibilities of a classroom teacher, including student support through regular extra help sessions, providing timely feedback and grades, submitting midterm grades and trimester grades and comments.
• Depending on the experience and interests of the candidate, there is a possibility for additional duties in our residential program.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES OF THACHER FACULTY & STAFF

• Contributes to the delivery of the mission, vision, and values of the school community.
• Builds, fosters and participates in an inclusive school community.
• Models lifelong learning, flexibility and a growth mindset.
• Maintains a commitment to professional development.
• Maintains high standards of professionalism with students and colleagues.
• Manages time effectively and meets deadlines and commitments.
• Values collaboration with colleagues and participating actively in a community of students and adults.
• Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to change as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent required in psychology or a related field.
• Ideal candidate should have successful experience teaching at the high school level.

COMPENSATION RANGE

Compensation range is $10,000-15,000. Final salary is based on the number of sections and outside duties the candidate takes on and experience relevant to the role and internal equity. This is a non housed position.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A criminal background check must be successfully completed before employment can begin.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As prescribed by law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Thacher School is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran’s status, or any other factor that is a prohibited consideration under applicable law.