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.
Criteria:
Self-motivated individuals who want to play an integral role in a dynamic school community.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Teach middle school math and elective course(s)
- Serve as an advisor to a group of students
- Participating in various aspects of student life at Bentley such as advising students, clubs, coaching, or working with student organizations
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and are in accordance with school standards.
- Observe and evaluate student performance and development.
- Desire and capacity to teach
- Commitment to guiding the development of students' visual communication, artistic expression, critical thought, contextual realization, self-reflection, and time management skills.
- Ability and willingness to work with students in large and small group settings using multiple teaching methods to reach a broad range of students.
- Work collaboratively with administration, grade level teachers, specialists, and advisors
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, students, and families
- Support and following school policies and procedures
- Create a positive learning environment both remotely and on campus where students thrive academically
- Engage in regular supervisory duties including recess and lunch
- Attend regular faculty, grade-level, and weekly department meetings
- Attend Open Houses and other special events
- Being a positive and contributing member of the Bentley community
- Communicating effectively with parents through conferences, and report writing
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and/or Master's in a related field
- Experience teaching mathematics
- 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:
- An advanced degree in mathematics and/or a related field
- Experience in working with grades 5-12 in an academic setting
- Experience in innovative course design, planning, implementation, and assessment
- Experience in independent school teaching
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.
How to Apply:
Please submit a letter of interest, a CV/resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses both your approach to working with students and how you approach your classroom practice. A list with the names and contact information of three (3) references should also be included. No phone calls, please.
Bentley is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both Livescan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process.
