JOB TITLE: History Teacher & Class Dean
REPORTS TO: History Department Chair & Dean of Students
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Marin Academy seeks an experienced history teacher for a full-time position beginning in
August of 2023. The MA History Department values a student-centered, inquiry-based
approach to teaching that balances content mastery with an emphasis on skill development.

The History Department at MA requires students to take three years of history including
Modern World History I, Modern World History II, and United States History. The school also
offers a rich variety of history and humanities elective courses for seniors. While these elective
courses vary from year to year, offerings in 2022-2023 include: “American Government,” “Art
and History of Black Liberation,” “Justice in America,” “International Relations,” and “World
Empires.”

Successful candidates will have the ability and desire to teach core courses as well as
electives, have a degree in history or a related field, and be ready and excited to work
collaboratively in teams within the History Department and across MA’s academic
departments. Marin Academy has a block schedule in which classes meet every other day for
75-minute periods. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching at the middle- or
high-school level and comfort with progressive pedagogical approaches. Expertise in
non-Western history is a plus.

In addition to teaching 3 sections in the history department, our ideal candidate will also serve
as the 10th Grade Class Dean. The Class Dean is a .25 position focused on leading and
supporting students in a given grade, both by creating proactive, culture-building
environments/experiences and by attending to issues that arise. Deans engage with students
and families one-on-one and in large groups; manages student concerns; provides
consultation and training to adults in the community, especially advisors; and plans and
organizes advisory meetings, class meetings, orientations, X-days, and other community
events and experiences.

Class deans are both visionary and detail-oriented. Individuals interested in this position
should be prepared to engage in public events for students, parents, and prospective parents
and work behind the scenes. The ability to plan and manage information is critical as is fluency
with technologies including but not limited to Canvas, MyMA, google docs, google sheets,
excel, and more.

At present, MA is deeply engaged in the work outlined in our ambitious strategic plan which
emphasizes interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teaching and learning, competency-based
assessment, and equity and inclusion. Candidates eager to work toward these strategic goals
will be prioritized in our search progress. Furthermore, we welcome candidates who are eager

to grow in their professional lives and who demonstrate a willingness and an ability to engage
in reflection on their practice.

MA is a vibrant and diverse community, and students and teachers alike continue to work
towards the furthering of an inclusive and supportive school. Candidates should have the
inclination and experience to work in a community focused on issues of equity and social
justice. In addition, we highly value the student-teacher relationship. Individuals with a
demonstrated desire to play roles across the school including but not limited to advising,
leading student activities, coaching, and/or supporting other key programs are encouraged to
apply.

Marin Academy’s mission statement “asks every individual to think, question, and create in an
environment of encouragement and compassion, and challenges each person to accept the
responsibilities posed by education in a democratic society.” Marin Academy is an equal
opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity, and people of color and
women are encouraged to apply.
website (www.ma.org).

Salary Range: Teachers at Marin Academy are paid according to a published salary scale, with
steps for years of experience and degrees earned. A teacher with 5-10 years of experience
and a Master’s degree can expect to earn between $87,000-$103,000 per year. If you have
questions about the salary for your degrees & years of experience, please be in touch!

Please send resume and letter of interest to:

Stella Beale
Dean of Faculty
sbeale@ma.org