Teacher of English for Leave Coverage

Pacific-Ridge-School; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Free daily catered lunch

Job summary

Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad, California seeks a temporary English teacher for Fall 2026 through Spring 2027 to teach three sections of English 10. The ideal candidate has experience guiding reading and writing development, participates in a collaborative teaching environment at the Harkness table, and fosters an inclusive learning community.

Requirements include an advanced degree in a related field (bachelor’s required; master’s preferred) and a minimum of three years of secondary-level

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field (bachelor’s required; master’s preferred).
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience at the secondary level.
• Ability to teach three English 10 sections and collaborate with the teaching team.

Responsibilities

• Teach three English 10 sections, collaborating with the teaching team to design and implement curriculum.
• Serve on grade-level, departmental, and teaching teams.
• Chaperone on-campus events, attend faculty meetings, and participate in student-led conferences.
• Contribute to advisory/club/service-learning/affinity groups as assigned.

Skills

Reading development

Writing development

Harkness table

Collaborative teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s preferred

Job description

Pacific Ridge School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school in Carlsbad, California with approximately 640 students in grades six through twelve. PRS is recognized in the San Diego region for its commitment to student-centered, Harkness instruction in every classroom, and its Global Education Program that sends students in every grade around the country and world each year. Ours is a community of care where students are challenged to think deeply, understand and engage with diverse perspectives, and apply their knowledge to relevant questions and problems.PositionWe seek a temporary teacher of English, beginning in the Fall 2026 through Spring 2027. This position will teach three sections. Ideal candidates will be able to teach at the upper school level, with particular experience supporting reading and writing development. In recruiting new members of our faculty, we look for educators who:Share our commitment to designing and facilitating student-centered experiences at the Harkness tableUnderstand how to effectively guide students through the writing process, with an emphasis on communicating effectively for various purposes and audiencesDevelop and implement instructional and assessment strategies that deepen reading skills, with an emphasis on interpreting, evaluating, and appreciating a text’s purpose, style, and significance in academic, professional, and personal settingsKnow students as individuals and actively cultivate an inclusive learning environment that honors diverse identities, experiences, expressions, and perspectivesBelieve in the ability of all students to learn deeply and make a priority of responding to their needsThrive in collaborative settings and pursue opportunities to learn with and from colleaguesEngage in reflection around their teaching practice and commit to ongoing professional learning and growthDemonstrate cultural competence and commit to inclusivity in their classroom, curriculum, and the larger school communityEnjoy designing curriculum as part of a teaching teamHold an advanced degree in a related field (bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred)Have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the secondary levelResponsibilitiesTeach three English 10 sections, collaborating regularly with teachers on that teaching team to design and implement that curriculumServe on grade-level, departmental, and teaching teamsContribute to the co-curricular program by leading an advisory, club, service learning group, and/or alliance/affinity group as assignedOther responsibilities include chaperoning on-campus events, attending faculty meetings, and participating in student-led conferencesHold an advanced degree in a related field (bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred)Have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the secondary levelSalary and BenefitsCompensation for this temporary position is pro-rated based on the school’s full-year salary schedule. The estimated pay range for the coverage period of Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 is $33,228 - $63,459. Compensation is based on years of experience, education, and other factors.Pacific Ridge School offers paid sick leave and free, daily catered lunch.