History Teacher - Middle School (75%, sabbatical replacement, Jan-June 2026)

Castilleja School

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Full Time

Job Description

History Teacher - Middle School (75%, sabbatical replacement, Jan-June 2026)

ABOUT CASTILLEJA

Castilleja is a dynamic, diverse, and intentional educational community for students in grades 6–12 that believes in the power of women learning and women leading. Founded in 1907, Castilleja fulfills its mission to educate young women to become confident thinkers and compassionate leaders with a sense of purpose to effect change in the world. Every member of the Castilleja community is responsible for fostering an equitable, respectful, and just community. We value building and sustaining authentic relationships and work together to create a collaborative learning and working environment. We are dedicated to a program that is responsive to students’ needs and identities and demonstrates a commitment to antiracist values and pedagogy.

TEACHING AT CASTILLEJA

At Castilleja we know that students thrive when learning happens within and beyond classroom walls and when students actively witness engagement in the greater community by the adults in their lives. Employees are invited to and supported as they connect with our larger programming, advise students, and inspire new ways to bring the mission alive on campus. We seek educators who aspire to engage differences with courage, honesty, intellectual curiosity, respect, and humility.

The History-Social Science Department seeks a one-semester sabbatical replacement to teach three sections of US History in the Middle School. This candidate should exhibit deep knowledge of United States History within a global context, understand the “how” and “why” of History and the impact of History on identity formation, and be ready to contribute to a larger program that understands History’s impact on the present and the future. This teacher will work closely with departmental colleagues and their co-teacher and report to the Middle School Head.

Important qualities of this teacher include:

• Commitment to student-centered learning and responsive pedagogy

• Facility with content knowledge and commitment to interdisciplinary-thinking

• Experience with various modes of teaching and assessing

• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and teamwork

• Openness to feedback and a growth mindset

• Flexibility

Compensation and Benefits:

Comprehensive Health and Wellness plans including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, EAP and Life
403(b) Retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
Castilleja uses a competitive salary scale which takes into account the range of experience, education and skill level. The prorated salary will be based on a yearly one that ranges from $82,700 to $125,000

Key Qualifications:

Prior teaching experience and/or commensurate professional experience
Proficiency with technology in and out of the classroom
Undergraduate degree in relevant field of study

* Please submit a Cover Letter along with your Resume in PDF format.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Castilleja School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and competence - regardless of race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin or ancestry, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all areas of employment.

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