US English Teacher

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Crystal Springs Uplands School is a 6-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two distinct campuses in Hillsborough and Belmont, CA with 125 employees. Our deeply connected culture and community celebrates scholarship, strives for balance, and fosters inclusion. The Professional Adult Community (PAC) is an experienced, collaborative group of employees who are committed to the mission and core values of the school. Crystal is full of kind, curious learners (adults and students alike) who are passionate about the school’s mission of transformative teaching and meaningful connections. We are committed to the work required to create more equitable systems and foster inclusive environments so that all members of our community can thrive together.

MISSION STATEMENT

Through transformative teaching and meaningful connections, we empower kind, curious learners to thrive together.

CORE VALUES

• We Celebrate Scholarship - The foundation of Crystal is academic excellence.
• We Seek Growth Challenges - Our culture says try it.
• We Foster Kindness & Inclusion - Crystal is a caring and diverse community.
• We Strive for Balance - A holistic approach to well-being is integral to our mission.
• We Engage with Enthusiasm - With unbounded spirit, we give our best effort every day and pay it forward to our community.
• We Lead with Humility - Being grateful and open-minded, we pursue lifelong learning.
  
  

The ideal candidate will have experience working in dynamic settings serving multiple constituents. A successful candidate in this position will:

• Share a commitment to upholding Crystal’s core values and working in an inclusive school environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and engage effectively with all constituents
• Bring robust organizational, technological, and communication skills
  
  

Job Summary

Crystal seeks a part-time exempt (0.5 FTE, 10-month) Upper School English Teacher starting August 1, 2025. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of English teaching experience OR other relevant academic teaching experience. This position includes chaperone duties, as well as required professional development and faculty and staff meeting commitments. Other responsibilities include admissions and enrollment event duties, study hall proctoring, and HR-related trainings. Crystal is invested in its students as whole children, not just academic students. Thus, the role of a teacher extends beyond the classroom. The ideal candidate will have a general knowledge of curriculum instruction practices, high school classroom teaching and advising experience, and the ability to instruct students and apply effective classroom management. The purpose of the US English Teacher is to develop creative, reflective thinkers who express ideas confidently and elegantly in both written and verbal expression. Through the study of literature and practice of writing, students become thoughtful, close readers and critical thinkers. Students learn to appreciate the craft of literature, use literature to interpret the world around them, and engage with others empathetically.

The English Teacher Will Also

• Demonstrate a love of learning and a passion for teaching English.
• Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual development.
• Enable students to maximize their competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
• Help build equity and inclusion, and a sense of belonging.
• Lay the foundation for positive self-assessment and emotional intelligence amongst students.
• Teach students a sense of responsibility as well as their academic curriculum.
  
  

Key Job Competencies

• Developing Others: Ability to effectively support the growth and development of students/adults across all levels of the organization.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as deep listening skills to gain understanding.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Values and Fluency: Possesses and applies skills, values, knowledge and principles of inclusive teaching practices. Dedicated to continued learning and growth related to the values outlined in Crystal's DEI Pillars. Recognizes the unique value, perspectives, strengths, and challenges of every person in the Crystal Community.
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates high levels of self/social awareness, self-management, empathy, and curiosity.
• Relationship Management: Positively collaborates and builds/maintains authentic and trusting relationships. Demonstrates high levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Personal Growth: Demonstrates commitment and curiosity to ongoing learning and development.
• Collaboration: Leverages the appropriate interpersonal and intrapersonal qualities to collectively solve a problem or make progress toward a common goal. Possesses the ability to work with others to complete a project or task or develop ideas or processes.
• Instructional Delivery: Effectively implements essential practices for instructing students to maximize knowledge and skill acquisition
• Classroom Management: Maximizes administration of rules and procedures, proactive management, effective and stimulating instruction, and reduction of disruptive and inappropriate student conduct to ensure high quality learning, and emotionally safe, equitable environments.
• Formative Assessment: Modifies instruction as it is happening to guide and assess student learning.
  
  

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Design and implement creative pedagogy with instruction that values a hands-on, collaborative, project-based curriculum & methodology
• Cultivate an inclusive, challenging, and equitable learning environment that reflects Crystal’s core values and allows the diverse student body to grow and thrive
• Set and maintain acceptable standards of classroom behavior to establish a positive and appropriate learning environment
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative and meaningful curriculum with vertical alignment
• Integrate technology in effective ways that enhance students’ learning experiences and growth
• Participate in professional development opportunities that promote growth and leadership
• Record and report on students' progress. Assign and grade projects and examinations.
• Attend meetings as required
• Uphold Crystal’s core values
• Foster an inclusive school environment
• Strong written and verbal communication
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel Required

• Light travel between the Middle School and Upper School campuses, as needed.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• At least five years of English teaching experience OR other relevant academic teaching experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction practice
• Ability to instruct students and apply effective classroom management
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Master's degree
• Independent high school experience
  
  

Physical demands and work environment

• Able to work in a dynamic environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds
• Able to climb stairs
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods
  
  

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Crystal Springs Uplands School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary And Benefits

This is a part-time (20 hours/week), benefits-eligible, 10-month faculty staff position, and the annual salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $35,000 - $75,000.

The recruitment period will remain open until sufficient resumes have been received and may close at any time a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been established. First consideration will be given to individuals that apply between April 4, 2025 through April 11, 2025. Second consideration will be given to individuals that apply between April 12, 2025 through April 20, 2025. The ideal start date for this position is August 1, 2025.