About Town School: Town School for Boys is a K-8 all boys' independent school located in San Francisco with approximately 415 students, of whom 50% come from self-identified families of color, and a faculty:student ratio of 1:6. Our diverse faculty and staff can be characterized by their warmth, collegiality, and dedication to our mission and values. At Town, learning is prized, love of school is essential, and boyhood is celebrated. For more information, please visit our Town Facts page, read about "Why a Boys' School," or learn about our community of belonging. 

Position Description and Responsibilities:

We are seeking a full-time Humanities (integrated history and English) Head Teacher and Advisor for 6th grade from August 19th - December 18th, 2026 as a leave replacement.The ideal candidate will possess the skills to connect history, writing, and literature to students' lives while also valuing guiding students through the emotional journey of their middle school years. The position involves collaborating closely with other 6th-grade teachers, the humanities department teachers in other grades, and the Head of Upper School. Collaboration with the librarians and educational technologists is also expected. In addition, this position involves mentoring and partnering with a full-time Resident Teacher each year who is part of the New Teacher Institute. The Humanities 6 Head Teacher will work closely with the Director of Teacher Development and Strategic Initiatives in supporting the Resident Teacher’s professional development. 

As an advisor, the successful applicant will lead morning advisory, support students during study hall, supervise during snack/recess, and facilitate student-led parent conferences in the fall.  School-wide responsibilities include recess and lunch supervision, and grade level and faculty meetings. 

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described below.

• Bachelor’s Degree is required, teaching credential and/or Master's Degree is preferred and must be in the discipline of English, History or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience
• Prior experience teaching humanities to Upper School (Grades 5-8) students is preferred
• Deep knowledge of the instruction of history, writing, grammar, spelling, and reading comprehension
• Passion for working with middle school boys
• Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including communicating effectively with all constituents in a school environment, including students, co-workers, and parents Well-versed in the use of technology tools and Google Suite applications for teaching
• Engagement in cultural competency development, including integrating diversity and global awareness, is expected. 
• Adaptability, honesty, self-reliance, teamwork, dependability, flexibility, willingness to listen and learn, work ethic, determination, persistence, problem-solving skills, and congeniality are essential.
• Must complete background screening and verification

Non-Discrimination Policy: Town School for Boys admits students of any race, color, religion, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.

Town School for Boys is an equal opportunity employer. Salary and benefits are commensurate with our peer schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and with similar NAIS schools. Please see the employment section of our website for additional information. 

Salary information: At Town, salaries are one component of a compensation package that includes retirement matching, daily lunch, health & dental insurance, and life, AD & LTD insurance. The anticipated annual base salary range the school reasonably expects to pay candidates for the position of 7th and 8th Grade Humanities 6 Teacher is $75,000 to $130,000, prorated for contracted dates and depending on factors such as years of experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as part of any final offer. 

TO APPLY  

Please submit materials and click here to apply. Please do not send materials directly elsewhere. Materials should include:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications, interest in the position and alignment with the responsibilities outlined. 
• Resume that includes all employment and education information 

About Town School for Boys

Since its founding in 1939, Town School for Boys has specialized in educating, nurturing, and celebrating boys. Town provides a rich, challenging, and rigorous educational experience that directly serves the distinctive learning styles, energy levels, and developmental needs of boys in grades K-8. The school cultivates integrity, sensitivity, empathy, and respect in its boys; values diversity, equity, and inclusion; and prepares students to become productive citizens of a constantly evolving world. Town’s faculty and staff are dedicated to advancing the school’s mission, philosophy and core values. Distinguishing features of Town School include its engaging curricula, warm faculty and staff, supportive parent network, and the diversity of interests and backgrounds represented in its student and alumni bodies.

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