Career Center

Reports To:  K-8 Director

Position Type:  Full-Time, Faculty, Exempt

Established in 1920, Bentley School is a K-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland (K-8) and Lafayette (9-12), California. Bentley School celebrates the cultural and ethnic diversity of its community as a key strength of its program and desires faculty members who will help cultivate these shared values. Bentley School is an inclusive community that shares a vision of academic achievement, balance, and the cultivation of character. Bentley seeks a Middle School Mathematics teacher at the K-8 campus in Oakland.

Criteria:  Self motivated individuals who want to play an integral role in a dynamic school community.  

Responsibilities (including but not limited to) :

• Teaching three sections of Middle School Math and elective courses
• Serving as a co-advisor to a group of students
• Developing daily lesson plans and assessment of student performance
• Participating in various aspects of student life at Bentley such as advising students, clubs, coaching, or working with student organizations
• Working collaboratively with administration, grade level teachers, specialists, and advisors
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, students, and families
• Supporting and following school policies and procedures
• Creating a positive learning environment both remotely and on campus where students thrive academically
• Engaging in regular supervisory duties including recess and lunch
• Attending regular faculty, grade-level, and weekly department meetings
• Attending Open Houses and other special events
• Being a positive and contributing member of the Bentley community
• Communicating effectively with parents through conferences, and report writing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Master's in a related field
• Experience teaching mathematics
• Experience in an interdisciplinary environment with an emphasis on group collaboration and the use of technology
• Experience in teaching problem-solving skills in addition to traditional core content
• Ability and willingness to work with students in large and small group settings using multiple teaching methods to reach a broad range of students
• Desire to continually examine one’s practice with the goal to improve student learning
• Commitment to issues of diversity, leadership, inclusion, and equity; Candidates who reflect the broad range of diversity of the Bay Area are encouraged to apply

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree in mathematics and/or a related field that requires significant coursework in mathematics
• A passion for working with young people
• A desire to collaborate in a dynamic community of teachers
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and communication skills
• Experience in working with grades 5-12 in an academic setting
• Experience in innovative course design, planning, implementation, and assessment.

All employees are required to be vaccinated for the COVID-19 vaccine before beginning their employment with Bentley

Bentley School is an equal opportunity employer and seeks rich diversity among faculty and administration. The School offers competitive compensation and benefits. Bentley is a growth-oriented school which is reflected in our commitment to providing ample funds to support the professional development of our faculty.

How to Apply

Please submit a letter of interest, a CV/resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses both your approach to working with students and how you approach your classroom practice.  A list with the names and contact information of three (3) references should also be included. No phone calls, please.

Qualified, interested candidates may apply for the position through online application at https://bentleyschool.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=111