Welcome, Applicant!

Thank you for your interest in a CalWest opening.
To begin, please provide your email address.

Do you already have a candidate account, either past or current, in the CalWest online system? If so, consider entering the email address associated with that account, so that we can recognize you.

Applying for Position:
Upper School English Teacher

This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.

CalWest's partner school in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks an Upper School English Teacher to begin August 2025.

Qualifications

  • At least five years of English teaching experience OR other relevant academic teaching experience
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • Knowledge of subjects assigned
  • General knowledge of curriculum and instruction practice
  • Ability to instruct students and apply effective classroom management

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement creative pedagogy with instruction that values a hands-on, collaborative, project-based curriculum & methodology
  • Cultivate an inclusive, challenging, and equitable learning environment that reflects the school's core values and allows the diverse student body to grow and thrive
  • Set and maintain acceptable standards of classroom behavior to establish a positive and appropriate learning environment
  • Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative and meaningful curriculum with vertical alignment
  • Integrate technology in effective ways that enhance students’ learning experiences and growth
  • Participate in professional development opportunities that promote growth and leadership
  • Record and report on students' progress. Assign and grade projects and examinations.
  • Serve as an advisor who is committed to the social and emotional development of students
  • Attend meetings as required
  • Uphold the school's core values
  • Foster an inclusive school environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication

The recruitment period will remain open until sufficient resumes have been received and may close at any time a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been established. First consideration will be given to individuals that apply between December 20, 2024 through January 6, 2025. Second consideration will be given to individuals that apply between January 7, 2025 through January 21, 2025. The ideal start date for this position is August 1, 2025.

CalWest and our partner schools are unable to respond to all applicants.

Candidates may be submitted to multiple positions during their time with CalWest. Also, candidates may not be chosen to move forward in the search they initially expressed interest in pursuing.

Our client schools make the final decisions.

Deciding to Apply

At minimum, applicants should have:

About CalWest Educators Placement

CalWest is the “go-to” firm for educators seeking new positions at independent schools on the West Coast. We focus on increased communication and understanding with our candidates, providing reliable and candid advice about the schools they are considering.

If you have questions about the qualifications to apply, please contact us at mysearch@calwesteducators.com.