Instructor of History

Description

At San Francisco University High School, we believe that the deepest learning requires collaboration among people who embody a diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, and perspectives. In order to build and sustain a community that is comprised of a wide range of social and cultural identities, we must continually engage in furthering our self-knowledge, equity literacy, and ability to communicate effectively across differences.

We challenge ourselves to do this work on both a personal and institutional level, recognizing that our community is part of a larger and more complex world.

San Francisco University High School is a college preparatory school. We seek teachers who are thoroughly educated in their disciplines, who are devoted to the love of learning, and who will contribute to the school's invigorating intellectual climate. Throughout the school, we seek to hire adults who are stimulating and supportive in their work with students and who share our belief in the moral and educational value of diversity.

The primary responsibility of this position is to teach four sections of History, including any possible combination of 11th grade Honors US History (yearlong course), 9th grade world history (one semester), and/or 9th grade ethnic studies (one semester). After the first year, this position would also develop or adapt one-semester elective courses in world history for seniors. Additional responsibilities may include mentoring a designated group of students.

• Develops curriculum for and teaches Honors US History classes for 11th‑grade students, 9th grade world history students, and possibly 9th grade ethnic studies students.
• Collaborates with other History teachers to maintain alignment of course competencies, content, pacing, and assessment.
• Collaborates with History Department members to continue developing the program and maintain vertical alignment with world history and senior electives around historical thinking, reading, writing, speaking, and research skills.
• Hosts weekly drop‑in office hours for students and makes availability to meet with students 1:1.
• Attends weekly team, faculty, department, and all‑school meetings.
• Teaches and/or has flexibility to create an elective course, dealing with world history at an appropriate rigor and depth for 12th grade students.
• Vigorously engages in their own professional development.
• Actively participates in the full life of the school, which can include but is not limited to: serving on an academic governance committee, mentoring, admissions events, sponsoring affinity groups, coaching, sponsoring co‑cultural clubs, and/or involvement with our Breakthrough Summer Bridge program.
• Serves as a mentor to a group of 10‑14 students from 9th through 12th grade and sits on a grade‑level team.
• Establishes community relations by maintaining open dialogue with all of the school’s constituencies.
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents.
• Since safety and security are everyone’s responsibility, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in History from a four‑year college or university OR a degree in a related field with significant course work in History is required.
• Coursework, experience, or professional development in curriculum design and instruction for high school students OR an education degree is preferred.

• Competence and mastery in History content area.
• Pedagogy specific to the developmental needs of high school‑aged students.
• Ability to craft and maintain equally rigorous and engaging classroom experiences.
• An understanding of and commitment to the school’s mission, including a commitment to student‑centered education and inclusive classroom practices.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and openness to feedback.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and program.
• Ability to create an active learning…