Temporary Middle School History Teacher (Spring 2027)

Bentley School; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentley School, a K-12 independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland (K-8) and Lafayette (9-12), California, invites applications for a temporary full-time Middle School History teacher. The position covers for a leave of absence from April 2027 to early June 2027, with a salary pro-rated based on the duration.

The role includes teaching Middle School History and electives, advising a group of students, developing daily lesson plans, and collaborating across grades and departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in history or related field with significant coursework in history
• Experience teaching history
• Experience in teaching writing and study skills
• Experience in interdisciplinary environment with emphasis on collaboration
• Experience in teaching problem-solving alongside core content
• Ability to work with students in varied group settings using multiple methods
• Commitment to improving student learning and growth
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in Bay Area community
• Passion for working with young people
• Desire to collaborate in a dynamic educational community
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Teaching Middle School History and elective course(s)
• Serve as an advisor to a group of students
• Develop daily lesson plans and assess student performance
• Participate in student life activities and clubs
• Collaborate with administration, teachers, specialists, and advisors
• Maintain positive relationships with colleagues, students, and families
• Uphold school policies and procedures
• Create a positive learning environment both remotely and on campus
• Participate in supervisory duties (drop off, recess, lunch, pick up)
• Attend faculty, grade-level, and department meetings
• Attend Open Houses and Admissions events as needed
• Be a positive and contributing member of Bentley community
• Communicate effectively with parents through conferences and reports

Skills

History teaching

Advising

Curriculum planning

Collaboration

Diversity/inclusion

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in history

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Reports To: K-8 Director

Position Type: Position is temporary full-time, exempt, to cover for an employee on a leave of absence. Position is tentatively scheduled to be April 2027 to early June 2027 and salary will be pro-rated based on length of temporary position.

Bentley School is a K-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland (K-8) and Lafayette (9-12), California. Founded in 1920, Bentley School's legacy of excellence in teaching and learning maximizes student success in college and throughout their lives. Bentley is an inclusive community that shares a vision of academic achievement, balance, and the cultivation of character.

Engaging in continual reflection, re-assessment, and pursuit of mission-driven pedagogical practices, Bentley faculty members maintain a growth mindset by observing and learning from each other and participating in robust professional development. Teachers are expected to align unequivocally with student growth and success, establishing pedagogical objectives that are consistent with students’ development, reflecting high expectations along with demonstrated flexibility based on student achievement. Beyond the classroom, Bentley faculty members participate meaningfully in aspects of student and campus life serving as role models of compassion, respect, justice, and inclusivity as citizens of the world.

Criteria:

Self-motivated individuals who want to play an integral role in a dynamic school community.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Teaching Middle School History and elective course(s)
• Serve as an advisor to a group of students
• Developing daily lesson plans and assessment of student performance
• Participating in various aspects of student life at Bentley such as advising students, clubs, coaching, or working with student organizations
• Working collaboratively with administration, grade level teachers, specialists, and advisors
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, students, and families
• Supporting and following school policies and procedures
• Creating a positive learning environment both remotely and on campus where students thrive academically
• Engaging in regular supervisory duties including drop off, recess, lunch and pick up
• Attending regular faculty, grade-level, and weekly department meetings
• Attending Open Houses, Admissions events, and other special events as needed
• Being a positive and contributing member of the Bentley community
• Communicating effectively with parents through conferences, and report writing

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in history and/or a related field that requires significant coursework in history, advanced degree preferred
• Experience teaching history
• Experience in teaching writing and study skills
• Experience in an interdisciplinary environment with an emphasis on group collaboration
• Experience in teaching problem-solving skills in addition to traditional core content
• Ability and willingness to work with students in large and small group settings using multiple teaching methods to reach a broad range of students
• Desire to continually examine one’s practice with the goal to improve student learning
• Commitment to issues of diversity, leadership, inclusion, and equity; Candidates who reflect the broad range of diversity of the Bay Area are encouraged to apply
• A passion for working with young people
• A desire to collaborate in a dynamic community of teachers and administrators
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working with grades 5-12 in an academic setting
• Experience in innovative course design, planning, implementation, and assessment

Pay Range:

Bentley uses a competitive salary scale, which takes into account experience, education, and skill level. The salary scale for this position ranges from $73,000 for teachers with no prior teaching experience to $140,000 for teachers with over 40 years of prior experience.

Bentley School is an equal opportunity employer and seeks rich diversity among faculty and administration. Bentley School offers equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, race, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, religious creed, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship, medical leave or other types of protected leave, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position(s) for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for the position, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please notify Human Resources.