Career Center

Sterne School provides full-day instruction to lower and high school students. The school’s mission is to build on the foundation of individual strengths to discover and nurture each student’s version of greatness. In a warm respectful atmosphere, our students become confident, disciplined, responsible citizens able to meet the challenges of further learning and society. The school is certified by the California State Department of Education and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Sterne School is an equal opportunity employer. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: The High School History Teacher reports to the Head of the High School and is responsible for guiding students to achievement of the Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) and the 2019-2024 Strategic Plan. This is a full-time teaching position that includes four sections: two sections of World History, one section of US History, and one section of Civics.

In keeping with our strengths-based model, we intend to empower faculty to teach within their expert subject areas. There may be instances where, due to scheduling, teachers may be asked to teach a subject outside of their preferred content area.  We will provide appropriate support and professional development in these circumstances. 

In-person, on-campus teaching is an expectation for all faculty and staff in the 2022-2023 academic year. In the event that the school as a whole, or parts of the school, are required to close due (due to COVID or wildfires) curricula is to be delivered via the Distance Learning framework.

The following is a summary of job duties and responsibilities:

• Providing planned, structured, and research-based instruction to students in a way that best meets their individual needs and profile
• Collaborating with co-teachers as appropriate
• Embodying and supporting the Sterne School Mission Statement, Diversity Statement and goals, and Core Values
• Supporting the Wellness Initiative and Social-Emotional Learning goals and objectives
• Preparing and following course descriptions that include course objectives, materials used, and grading scale
• Substituting as needed
• Carefully and consistently recording assignments, grades, and progress on student assignment sheets and on the Learning Management System (Blackbaud)
• Preparing quarterly report cards which are consistent with course descriptions, lesson plans, and information as part of concise and regular communication with parents
• Providing supervision of students at all times, and always maintaining clearly stated classroom limits in supportive, firm ways
• Maintaining an organized, orderly classroom which sets executive functioning standards for students, including care for books, computers, iPads, materials, and the school site
• Participating in parent/teacher/student conferences throughout the school year
• Participating in Professional Learning Committee meetings and events
• Supporting Technology and Assistive Technology use in the classroom
• Planning for and participating in Experiential Week activities

Being an active part of the Sterne School community means participating and attending events such as:

• School/evening activities  (i.e. Student activities such as dances, movie nights, etc.)
• Athletics games & competitions
• Winter Arts & Spring Music events
• Back to School Night
• Back to School Picnic
• Field Day
• Yoga-Thon & Gala

About Sterne School

Sterne School is a co-ed, independent day school in San Francisco. At Sterne, we know there simply is not a one size fits all educational approach in a world where everyone’s learning profile is unique. Every day, we teach students [in grades 4-12] how to unlock the learning style that works best for them. We believe that when support is a part of, not an exception to the school day, kids can focus on being kids while also becoming confident, capable learners.

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