Position Overview

Drew School is seeking a full-time Social Studies teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. A full-time teacher is expected to teach four sections within the department and actively participate in departmental and curricular planning meetings. We are seeking an educator with experience teaching US History and World History, including with a variety of pedagogical approaches. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience teaching a wide range of student abilities. We are also seeking an educator who has familiarity with the culture of independent schools and wants a collegial, collaborative, and supportive school community.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach 4 sections of social studies
• Serve as a student advisor 
• Lead Experiential Electives
• Lead an approved Drew Education for Active Lifelong Learning (DEALL) week experience
• Lead or actively participate in a student club activity

Ideal Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission of the school
• B.A. in History or associated field (graduate degree preferred)
• Experience teaching courses in US and World History
• Experience teaching at an independent high school 
• Knowledge of and experience with recent best practices in history instruction
• Comfort with integrated humanities/cross-curricular collaboration
• Experience in curriculum development 
• Experience working with students with learning differences and has the ability to work and differentiate within the classroom
• Enjoys working with teenagers
• Is self-reflective and growth-minded
• Has the ability to collaborate with adults and students
• Is culturally competent and a practitioner of equity and inclusion
• Has the ability to maintain standards of professionalism

Please submit a cover letter and résumé to jobs@drewschool.org. 

Drew School offers a competitive compensation package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage candidates of color and candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY 
Drew School of San Francisco admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, or handicap to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, athletic and other school administered programs.