High School History Teacher

Job Summary

Job Summary

Are you passionate about bringing history to life and inspiring students to engage critically with the past in a Christ-centered community? Do you thrive in an environment that values excellence, empathy, critical thinking, and service in education? If so, we want to talk to you!

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Position: High School History Teacher Location: Pacific Bay Christian School, Pacifica CA (20-minute drive from San Francisco) About Us: At PacBay,

• We are dedicated to nurturing ambitious, joyful, and deeply engaged leaders who are prepared to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

• Our faculty values excellence in teaching, effective pedagogy, and building meaningful relationships with students.

• Our approach to Christian faith is ecumenical, inclusive, welcoming, and non-judgemental. Our Christ-centered framework forms a basis for our students to develop personal character, grapple with ethical dilemmas, and engage in serving communities near and far. Our faith-based community does not seek to provide religious or theological training; rather, we aim to foster genuine love for our neighbors, gain deeper empathy for our human experience, and engender in students and teachers continuous curiosity and a desire to learn.

• We are diverse

• 63% students of color; 30% First-generation college-bound students Responsibilities:

• Teach AP (advanced placement) US History, 11th grade US History, 10th grade World History, and an elective history course.

• Teach with expertise and excellence, fostering intellectual rigor and critical thinking skills in students.

• Practice effective pedagogy that engages and inspires students to explore the richness of literature and language.

• Demonstrate learning with relevant applications, connecting literary concepts to real-world contexts and experiences.

• Build lasting and healthy relationships with students, modeling a balanced life of faith, wisdom, and service.

• Embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the classroom and beyond, promoting a culture of respect and understanding. Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in History or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

• Valid teaching credential or certification preferred.

• Experience teaching History at the high school level, preferably using inquiry-based and discussion-oriented teaching methods.

• Strong knowledge of historical content, research methods, and instructional strategies.

• Thoughtful approach to how Christian faith engages with personal vocation and/ or intellectual life. Characteristics of Professional Excellence:

• We teach with expertise and excellence.

• We practice effective pedagogy.

• We demonstrate learning with relevant applications.

• We build lasting and healthy relationships with our students.

• We model a balanced life of faith, wisdom, and service.

• We promote and safeguard an environment of emotional, relational, and physical safety for all. Benefits: - Competitive salary and benefits package

• Professional development opportunities

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• Opportunities for growth and advancement If you are passionate about inspiring students to embrace intellectual rigor, exercise creativity, and choose courage and compassion in their academic and personal journeys, we encourage you to apply! Join us in shaping the future of education and nurturing leaders in a Christ-centered community at PacBay!