As a mission-driven school, Burke’s is seeking a Humanities teacher who can educate, encourage, and empower girls by designing and implementing student-centered, inquiry-based units to explore our world, its past and present cultures and civilizations, and one who can use these explorations to further develop reading, writing, and literacy skills. With an emphasis on project-based learning, access to a state-of-the-art maker space (Makery), and a commitment to anti-racist education, students should be able to connect their learning to the world around them and see themselves as agents of positive change.

In addition to teaching humanities, responsibilities include advising a group of students to support social-emotional learning and strong learning habits.

Job Responsibilities include:

Teaching 6th Grade Humanities sections & Advisory; this includes:

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
Preparing advisees for and supporting them in two student-led parent conferences per year
Accompanying advisees on outdoor education trips, both day and overnight

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 regular team meetings including advising team in addition to attending faculty meetings
Contribute to curriculum development and revision

Supervisory duties as needed

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
Previous teaching experience in middle school desired
Commitment to:

equitable and anti-racist teaching practices
integrating service learning into classroom projects
understanding the social-emotional development of adolescent girls
providing opportunities for learning through play by inviting creativity, imagination, curiosity, and tinkering into the classroom

Responsible and reliable
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.

About Katherine Delmar Burke School

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.

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Sixth Grade Humanities Teacher and Advisor