Position: Middle School Humanities (English and/or History) Teacher Location: Pacific Bay Christian School, Pacifica CA (20-minute drive from San Francisco) About Us: At PacBay, - We are dedicated to nurturing ambitious, joyful, and deeply engaged leaders who are prepared to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond. - Our faculty values excellence in teaching, effective pedagogy, and building meaningful relationships with students. - Our approach to Christian faith is ecumenical, inclusive, welcoming, and non-judgemental. Our Christ-centered framework forms a basis for our students to develop personal character, grapple with ethical dilemmas, and engage in serving communities near and far. Our faith-based community does not seek to provide religious or theological training; rather, we aim to foster genuine love for our neighbors, gain deeper empathy for our human experience, and engender in students and teachers continuous curiosity and a desire to learn. - We are diverse - 63% students of color; 30% First-generation college-bound students Responsibilities: - Teach with expertise and excellence, fostering intellectual rigor and critical thinking skills in students. - Practice effective pedagogy that engages and inspires students to explore the richness of literature and language. - Demonstrate learning with relevant applications, connecting literary concepts to real-world contexts and experiences. - Build lasting and healthy relationships with students, modeling a balanced life of faith, wisdom, and service. - Embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the classroom and beyond, promoting a culture of respect and understanding. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in English, History, Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). - Valid teaching credential or certification preferred. - Experiences in teaching English and/ or History/ Social Studies at the middle and/or high school level. - Strong knowledge of literature and/or social studies, writing, and language arts curriculum. - Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. - Thoughtful approach to how Christian faith engages with personal vocation and/ or intellectual life. Characteristics of Professional Excellence: - We teach with expertise and excellence. - We practice effective pedagogy. - We demonstrate learning with relevant applications. -We build lasting and healthy relationships with our students. - We model a balanced life of faith, wisdom, and service. - We promote and safeguard an environment of emotional, relational, and physical safety for all. Benefits: - Competitive salary and benefits package - Professional development opportunities - Supportive and collaborative work environment - Opportunities for growth and advancement How to Apply: If you are passionate about inspiring students to embrace intellectual rigor, exercise creativity, and choose courage and compassion in their academic and personal journeys, we encourage you to apply!