Burke’s offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $70,000 - $150,000 based on years of experience plus advanced degree stipends. Both prorated for 0.375 FTE. More information about the school can be found on the website at www.burkes.org.
Position Description
As a mission-driven school, Burke’s is seeking a part-time English teacher for grade 7 who can educate, encourage, and empower girls by developing their skills in reading, writing, and literary analysis. Identity, identity formation, and exploring different perspectives and lived experiences are themes that run throughout the Upper School English curriculum. With an emphasis on project-based learning and a commitment to anti-racist education, students should be able to connect their learning to the world around them, communicate their ideas through speaking and writing, and be empowered to see themselves as agents of positive change. Expository and creative writing, vocabulary development, and grammar instruction are also part of the curriculum.
Job Responsibilities include:
Teaching a section of 7th English
Formally assessing and reporting on student progress three times per year using checklist/narrative report cards
Providing extra-help sessions during and after the school day, as needed
Planning and supervising field trips relevant to curriculum
Communication:
Effective communication with colleagues in support of a collegial and collaborative professional community
Timely and supportive communication with students, parents, and caregivers to foster a strong partnership with families
Collaboration:
Participate in Upper School English team meetings in addition to attending weekly faculty meetings, all-school meetings, and professional development days
Contribute to curriculum development and revision
Supervisory duties as applicable
Qualifications & Skills
Below are the personal and professional qualities that we believe are important for the success of the person in this role. Unless specifically noted as a prerequisite for the role, these qualifications and skills are preferred. We know many candidates bring a full complement of experience, skills, and ideas, even if they don’t check every box of a job description. If you meet many of our criteria, please don’t hesitate to apply. Every application gets serious consideration, including those with skill sets that we may not have included here. We welcome all applicants who will bring a unique perspective and personal characteristics to our amazing team.
Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, preferably in a humanities-related field
Experience teaching, preferably at middle-school level
Demonstrated confidence in:
differentiation of instruction
cultural competency
use of technology in instruction
Understanding by Design approach to curriculum design (preferred)
Commitment to:
equitable and anti-racist teaching practices
integrating service learning into classroom projects
modeling lifelong learning and professional growth by engaging with professional development opportunities
Understanding of, and appreciation for:
the social-emotional development of adolescent girls
providing opportunities for learning through play by inviting creativity, imagination, curiosity, and tinkering into the classroom
Passion for teaching English and working with middle school students
Desire to be a part of a gender-inclusive girls’ school
Flexible
Creative
Collaborative
Possess a growth mindset and openness to feedback
Burke’s does not sponsor employment visas. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
Burke's is an independent K-8 gender-inclusive all-girls’ school located on a 3.5-acre campus in San Francisco. Burke’s is one of California’s leading elementary schools with a 112-year tradition of educational excellence. Our mission is to educate, encourage, and empower girls. The school combines strong academic and co-curricular programs with an emphasis on project-based learning and personal growth in a diverse and inclusive community. We emphasize the development of fundamental and higher-level critical thinking skills in an atmosphere of creativity, exploration, academic rigor, and joyful learning.