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EMPLOYEE STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt, Academic Year
REPORTS TO: Mathematics Department Chair and Dean of Faculty
WORK SCHEDULE: Bay teachers are expected to attend their classes, tutorial periods, staffulty and collaborative course team meetings, applicable orientations, and professional development days. See the job description for more details.
START DATE: July 1, 2025 (Actual on-campus start date August 6, 2025) 

Job Description

The Bay School math program employs a pedagogical approach that incorporates inquiry-based practices and real-world applications. Block periods allow students to delve deeply into rich problem- and inquiry-based learning across all courses. Our math teachers have a strong commitment to innovative curricular design, progressive pedagogy, and social justice--all in service of student learning and growth. Teachers of our core courses have a common prep block and use it to work collaboratively to ensure alignment of curriculum between sections/teachers.

Instructors are responsible for teaching nine courses per year. This load can be dispersed as four courses each semester, coupled with one three-week Immersive course in the winter or the spring OR three (or four) courses in one semester, two three-week Immersives, and four (or three) courses in another semester. Each semester-long class meets three times a week in a rotating block schedule. Faculty are expected to be present on campus for their first obligation of the day, which will generally occur at 8:25 a.m. each school or faculty-work day, and remain on campus until the school day and their work obligations are finished, which will be anytime from 2:30-4:30 p.m., depending on the class and meeting schedules. Each Immersive course meets daily for three weeks from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with the potential for field trips and experiential learning that extend beyond the traditional school day. 

Key Responsibilities

Teaching
In addition to class preparation and classroom teaching, all teachers are responsible for:

• Collaboratively designing curriculum and aligning curriculum with course teams, the department goals, and the school's mission;
• Designing skills-based formative and summative assessments;
• Grading student work and providing feedback in a timely manner;
• Communicating regularly with students, parents, guardians, and advisors regarding student progress;
• Having one-on-one student meetings as needed;
• Scheduling and attending course team meetings;
• Attending weekly staffulty or department meetings on Tuesday afternoons when applicable.

Advising
All full-time teaching staffulty serve as advisors to a group of 8-10 students. This includes:

• Meeting as a group with the advisory once per week for 25 minutes;
• Attending and chaperoning additional grade-level events and special events;
• Participating in grade-level orientation before the first day of class;
• Serving as the primary point person with the school for parents/guardians.

Community Support
All teaching staffulty are expected to support the well-being of our community and the growth of individual students. This includes:

• Attending Morning Meeting three days a week;
• Monitoring a "Flex" block (study hall) one block per week each semester;
• Holding Tutorial at the end of the school day four days a week;
• Modeling community engagement by being present throughout the school day, serving as a club leader, serving on committees and participating in admissions events (as examples);
• Attending Back to School Night in September
• Supporting the admissions program by attending a limited number of admissions events.

The Ideal Candidate

• Finds resonance with The Bay School mission, philosophy, and precepts;
• Dedicates themselves to anti-bias and equity work and understands the social justice dimensions of education;
• Commits to ongoing professional growth;
• Welcomes and learns from feedback;
• Values and incorporates mindfulness as a practice;
• Enjoys being in a high school community; 
• Is comfortable teaching various levels of high school math, particularly advanced courses;
• Values individual learning profiles by teaching in multiple modalities and offering differentiated instruction;
• Employs and is excited by student-centered teaching strategies (project-based, place-based, problem-based, and experiential learning);
• Has experience teaching secondary education and brings a diversity of teaching and life experiences to their work;
• Values collaboration, teamwork, and feedback as a part of professional growth;
• Commits to innovation, professional development, and reinvention;
• Is curious and resourceful;
• Enjoys working with and inspiring high-school learners in all areas of school life.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: BA required, MA preferred
• EXPERIENCE: The candidate should have experience teaching all levels of high school mathematics, including calculus, preferably beyond; experience with or interest in advising student math clubs and coordinating math competitions, preferred
• COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in Google Suite and familiarity with PC and Mac platforms and LMS and SMS systems

Job offers are contingent upon clear LiveScan fingerprinting and TB risk assessment. Other requirements include completing first aid/CPR training, mandated reporter training, anti-harassment training, and bloodborne pathogen training. Access to these mandatory trainings are provided and paid for by the school.

Compensation

Salary is based on years of secondary school work or relevant experience. The full-time faculty salary range for the 2024-25 school year is $87,140 to $147,212, and will be updated for the 2025-26 school year. Bay also offers a strong benefits package for long term employees working at least 60% of full time.

Please review our full-time teaching job description here for more details. If interested in the position, please review our website (www.bayschoolsf.org) to familiarize yourself with our school, the mathematics curriculum, and our community. If interested in the position, please send all items below to: [email protected], subject line: Math25-26.

1. Cover letter describing your interest in the position as well as how you anticipate contributing to The Bay School.
2. Resume/C.V. 
3. A list of references--a minimum of 3, including a current supervisor, departmental colleague, and colleague outside your department.

Please note that Bay will be accepting resumes on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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EMPLOYEE STATUS: 100% FTE, Exempt 
REPORTS TO: Department Chair and Dean of Faculty
WORK SCHEDULE: Bay teachers are expected to attend their classes, tutorial periods, staffulty and collaborative course team meetings, applicable orientations, and professional development days. See the job description for more details.
AGREEMENT TERM DATES: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
START DATE: August 6, 2025

Job Description

Bay’s Humanities department is an interdisciplinary department whose courses incorporate the teaching of writing, literature, social studies, art history, religion, and philosophy. Each semester-long class meets three times a week in a rotating block schedule. Bay’s block schedule allows students to delve deeply into problem- and inquiry-based learning across all courses. Bay teachers have a strong commitment to innovative curricular design, collaboration, progressive pedagogy, and social justice--all in service of student learning and growth. Teachers of our core courses have a common prep block and use it to work collaboratively in weekly required course team meetings to ensure alignment of curriculum and assessment among sections/teachers. 

Key Responsibilities

Teaching
In addition to class preparation and classroom teaching, all teachers are responsible for:

• Collaboratively designing curriculum and aligning curriculum with course teams, the department goals, and the school's mission;
• Designing skills-based formative and summative assessments;
• Grading student work and providing feedback in a timely manner;
• Communicating regularly with students, parents, guardians, and advisors regarding student progress;
• Having one-on-one student meetings as needed;
• Scheduling and attending course team meetings;
• Attending weekly staffulty or department meetings on Tuesday afternoons when applicable.

Advising
All full-time teaching staffulty serve as advisors to a group of 8-10 students. This includes:

• Meeting as a group with the advisory once per week for 25 minutes;
• Attending and chaperoning additional grade-level events and special events;
• Participating in grade-level orientation before the first day of class;
• Serving as the primary point person with the school for parents/guardians.

Community Support
All teaching staffulty are expected to support the well-being of our community and the growth of individual students. This includes:

• Attending Morning Meeting three days a week;
• Monitoring a "Flex" block (study hall) one block per week each semester;
• Holding Tutorial at the end of the school day four days a week;
• Modeling community engagement by being present throughout the school day, serving as a club leader, serving on committees and participating in admissions events (as examples);
• Attending Back to School Night in September
• Supporting the admissions program by attending a limited number of admissions events.

The Ideal Candidate

• Finds resonance with The Bay School mission, philosophy, and precepts;
• Dedicates themselves to anti-bias and equity work and understands the social justice dimensions of education;
• Commits to ongoing professional growth;
• Welcomes and learns from feedback;
• Values and incorporates mindfulness as a practice;
• Enjoys being in a high school community; 
• Is comfortable teaching skills-based courses, whether core interdisciplinary courses for grades 9-11 or humanities electives for grades 11-12;
• Values individual learning profiles by teaching in multiple modalities and offering differentiated instruction;
• Employs and is excited by student-centered teaching strategies (project-based, place-based, problem-based, and experiential learning);
• Has experience teaching secondary education and brings a diversity of teaching and life experiences to their work;
• Values collaboration, teamwork, and feedback as a part of professional growth;
• Commits to innovation, professional development, and reinvention;
• Is curious and resourceful;
• Enjoys working with and inspiring high-school learners in all areas of school life.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: BA required, MA preferred
• EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years of teaching in the Humanities/Social Sciences preferred
• COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in Google Suite and familiarity with PC and Mac platforms and LMS and SMS systems

Job offers are contingent upon clear LiveScan fingerprinting and TB risk assessment. Other requirements include completing first aid/CPR training, mandated reporter training, anti-harassment training, and bloodborne pathogen training. Access to these mandatory trainings are provided and paid for by the school.

Compensation

Salary is based on years of secondary school work or relevant experience. The full-time faculty salary range for the 2025-26 school year is $89,310 to $153,837. Bay also offers a strong benefits package for long-term employees working at least 60% of full time.

Please review our full-time teaching job description here for more details. If interested in the position, please review our website (www.bayschoolsf.org) to familiarize yourself with our school, the humanities curriculum, and our community. If interested in the position, please send all items below to: [email protected], subject line: Humanities25-26.

1. Cover letter describing your interest in the position as well as how you anticipate contributing to The Bay School.
2. Resume/C.V. 
3. A list of references--a minimum of 3, including a current supervisor, departmental colleague, and colleague outside your department.

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The Bay School is seeking a Director of Admissions and Strategy. Details of the application process are contained within the position description.

Priority deadline for submission of all application materials is Sunday, March 2.

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EMPLOYEE STATUS: 100% FTE, Exempt, Full-Year 
REPORTS TO: Dean of Student Life
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM (unless determined otherwise) 
START DATE: May 27, 2025
SALARY RANGE:  $80,000-$120,000 Bay also offers a strong benefits package for long term employees working at least 60% of full-time

Job Description

The Inclusion and Access Specialist (IAS) advances The Bay School’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Belonging (DEB) by developing, articulating, and modeling a mission-aligned vision for inclusion and access. As the Director of the Jump Start Program, the IAS oversees its strategic development, implementation, and yearlong programming. The IAS collaborates closely with the Admissions, Advancement, and BFA offices, as well as Student Life, Advisors, Learning Services, Counseling, and Faculty, to support student success and family engagement. This role is integral to
ensuring that historically underrepresented students and families have equitable access to school resources, advocacy, and support networks. 

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in DEB-related student support, admissions, or program leadership; Experience in a school setting is preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficient in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Drive)
• Experience with learning management systems and student information system (Blackbaud, Canvas)
• Familiarity with virtual platforms (Zoom)
• Ability to navigate translation and accessibility tools
• Comfort using or learning new digital platforms

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES: Clear and valid California driver’s license
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Job offers are contingent upon clear LiveScan fingerprinting and TB risk assessment. Other requirements include completing first aid/CPR training, mandated reporter training, anti-harassment training, workplace violence prevention training, and bloodborne pathogen training. Access to these mandatory trainings are provided and paid for by the school.

Major Responsibilities

Student Support & Communication (25%)

• Partner with Class Deans and advisors to provide individualized support for students who may benefit from regular 1:1 meetings;
• Maintain regular communication with students and families regarding academic and social-emotional needs;
• Keep confidential records and share relevant insights with Class Deans and Student Support Teams;
• Audit course rosters and advisory lists to ensure diversity representation and prevent students from being isolated as the “only” in a group;
• Co-facilitate the Student Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (SEID) Committee, strengthening DEB efforts to amplify student voices;
• Organize monthly open forums for student affinity groups, bringing key concerns and interests to the administration.

Jump Start/Admissions (20%)

• Oversee recruitment, selection, and support of the yearly Jump Start cohort;
• Manage and participate in the Jump Start Summer Institute and yearlong programming;
• Serve as a liaison between Jump Start students, their advisors, and the administration to ensure equitable access to academic and social resources;
• Deepen partnerships with Learning Services, Counseling, and Tutorpedia to support student success;
• Collaborate with Admissions to strengthen outreach and increase diversity in the applicant pool; 
• Represent Jump Start at recruitment events, supporting families through the admissions process, FACTS applications, and translation/interpretation services; 
• Build partnerships with Bay Area summer leadership programs to expand student opportunities. 

Family Engagement & Resource Coordination (20%)

• Coordinate school-wide translation and interpretation services to ensure equitable access to information for events, conferences, and meetings;
• Provide individual consultation and connect families with appropriate resources and referrals;
• Partner with the Dean of Students to implement parent/guardian education programs and student support initiatives; 
• Collaborate with the BFA and Advancement teams to foster a sense of belonging for all families; 
• Maintain and manage a curated caseload of families requiring ongoing support, working closely with students, teachers, and advocates to ensure success;
• Support students and families through the college counseling process;
• Centralize student profile data to ensure first-generation students, students of color, and flex tuition students have access to available resources and opportunities;
• Plan and execute events and programs that increase engagement among historically underrepresented families, such as the Spanish-speaking Parent Group (MPG) and financial aid support workshops.

Community Outreach & Partnerships (15%) 

• Strengthen relationships with external organizations (e.g., SMART, Next Generation Scholars, First Graduate) to support student recruitment and retention;
• Assist in managing the School-Based Tutoring Program, including student selection, communication with tutoring agencies, and scheduling;
• Collaborate with Student Life to maintain a database of community engagement and summer program opportunities.

Teaching & Curriculum Development (15%)

• Teach 2-3 sections of 9th-Grade Seminar in the fall and 2-3 sections in the spring;
• Participate in weekly curriculum meetings with the 9th-Grade Seminar course team; 
• Teach or provide support in our Immersive Program.

General Support & School Engagement (10%) 

•  Serve as an advisor to a cohort of students, following them through all four years at Bay;
• Assist with Student Life responsibilities, including morning meetings and lunchtime management;
• Participate in flex monitor duties and immersive coverage as assigned;
• Support the Dean of Students in the execution of the broader DEB Strategic Plan as needed. 

Required Professional Qualities/Abilities

• Strong background in student advocacy, restorative practices, and equity-driven programming;
• Experience managing programs that support historically underrepresented students and families; 
• Bilingual or multilingual skills (especially Spanish) preferred but not required;
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders; 
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities; 
• Deep commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging, with cultural competency and an understanding of identity and intersectionality;
• Knowledge of adolescent development and wellness, with a commitment to ongoing learning; 
• Ability to navigate complex student, family, and school needs with empathy and clear boundaries; 
• Collaborative and adaptable approach, responsive to the evolving nature of student support; 
• Growth mindset, with openness to feedback and continuous improvement;
• Team-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused, with a sense of humor and optimism.

The Ideal Candidate

• Finds resonance with The Bay School mission, philosophy, and precepts;
• Shows evidence of continued commitment to anti-bias and equity work, and understands the social justice dimension of education; 
• Commits to ongoing professional growth; 
• Welcomes and learns from feedback; 
• Enjoys being in a high school community; 
• Values and incorporates mindfulness as a practice.

If interested in the position, please review our website then submit all of the required materials below to Susie McCobb, Executive Assistant to the Heads of School at [email protected], subject line: Inclusion and Access Specialist 2025 

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Position open until filled.

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position as well as how you anticipate contributing to The Bay School;
• Resume/C.V.;
• Contact list of 3 references, at least one of whom must be a recent supervisor.

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DURATION: February 5, 2025-May 8, 2025
REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics for Operations
COMPENSATION: $3,500 estimated stipend depending on experience

Bay Athletics 

The Bay School's commitment to athletics is based upon our goal to educate the "whole" person and our belief that physical and athletic accomplishments have important lifelong benefits. The school seeks to be known for its athletic achievements, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit as well as to be respected for the integrity and discipline of its players, coaches, and spectators. We are members of the North Coast Section (NCS) and CIF, the Bay Area Conference (BAC), and Bay Counties League (BCL).

Job Requirements 

• Assists the Head Coach with 1 ½ to 2-hour afternoon practices Mon-Fri, beginning no earlier than 3:00 p.m.;
• Attends all games which may require being available earlier than 3:00 p.m;
• Attends occasional athletic department meetings and school events as needed;
• Have or obtain NFHS coach certification;
• Job offers are contingent upon clear LiveScan fingerprinting and TB risk assessment. Other requirements include completing first aid/CPR training, mandated reporter training, anti-harassment training, and bloodborne pathogen prevention training. Access to these mandatory trainings is provided and paid for by the school.

The Ideal Candidate 

•  Has strong athletic knowledge and experience in the sport of girls lacrosse and a desire to build/maintain a successful program;
• Previous coaching at the high school and/or college level preferred;
• Experience playing at the college level or above preferred;
• Possesses a professional and positive demeanor when working with colleagues, students, and parents;
• Enjoys working with and developing teenagers as student-athletes and good citizens;
• Strives to build teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship as the cornerstones of our girls lacrosse program;
• Finds resonance with the school’s mission and philosophy, especially with regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• Has the energy to work in a small independent school environment;
• Possesses excellent organization, time management, and strong communication skills;
• Demonstrates the ability to provide and incorporate constructive feedback as a means to improve the student experience as well their own coaching;
• Seeks to serve as a role model for young student-athletes, understanding both culturally responsive coaching and the social justice dimensions of education;
• Dedicates themselves to anti-bias and equity work;
• Commits to innovation, professional growth, and reinvention;
• Possess a valid CA driver’s license and be willing to drive a school van to/from practices and games.

If interested in the position, please email all of the items below to: [email protected], with the subject line: Girls Lacrosse Coach. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

1. Cover letter explaining how you will contribute to Bay’s athletic program
2. Resume/C.V.