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. Specifically, the Visual and Performing Arts Department seeks an innovative, inclusive Vocal Music educator to inspire and engage our students in an explorative curriculum that promotes collaborative learning and skill development. The Vocal Music Teacher reports to the VPA Department Lead and Academic Leadership and works closely with other Arts teachers and with grade level colleagues. This position would ideally be 75% classroom: teaching beginning to advanced level classes in both the Middle School and Upper School, and 25% co-curricular: directing the music for school performances (including musicals) and advising student-led vocal groups, such as GLEE.

Important qualities of this teacher include:

• Flexibility 
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and teamwork 
• Openness to feedback and a growth mindset
• Commitment to student-centered learning and responsive pedagogy
• Commitment to experiential learning and interdisciplinary-thinking 
• Experience with various modes of teaching and assessing
• An unabashed love of learning

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

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 yearly salary for this position ranges from $82,700 to $125,000 (prorated for 75%)

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.

About Castilleja School

Castilleja School is a non-sectarian independent college preparatory school for young women located in the San Francisco Bay Area near Stanford University and in the heart of Silicon Valley. Founded in 1907 by Stanford University graduate Mary Ishbel Lockey, the school has an enrollment of girls in grades six through twelve, and has a long-standing reputation for the excellence of its academic program. Castilleja educates young women by fostering their intellectual, physical, creative, and emotional growth through an exemplary college preparatory experience within a diverse and supportive community.

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