Who We Are
Founded in 1909 and affiliated with the Episcopal Church, The Bishops School is an independent, all-gender college-preparatory day school for 800 students in grades six through twelve located on a historic campus in the heart of La Jolla, just 10 miles north of downtown San Diego. With a student-teacher ratio of approximately 9 to 1, Bishops is known for academic, artistic, and athletic excellence while celebrating character development, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Last years applicant pool drew from 72 zip codes and 168 middle and high schools throughout San Diego County and beyond. Fifty-one percent of the student population self-identify as students of color. Additionally, over $4 million in need-based grants is awarded annually.
Anticipated Base Compensation Depending on Experience: $75,070 - $140,976 per annum
What is Essential about Being a Teacher at Our School
The Bishops School seeks engaging, collaborative, dynamic, and learner-centered teachers. We seek candidates who hold high expectations for students and design learning experiences that prioritize adolescent well-being and belonging. Candidates should be enthusiastic about working on teams, and eager to pursue growth in their teaching practice.
Our goals are to foster curiosity, encourage active student engagement, encourage collaboration in the classroom, and direct students to take ownership of their learning.
Summary Description
The Bishops School seeks an engaging, collaborative, dynamic, and learner-centered history teacher (Grades 9-12) for one school year beginning August 2023. The department seeks candidates enthusiastic about working on and with teams rather than in silos, and developing curriculum and skills that emphasize historical research, analytical writing, and student-generated discussions. The ideal candidate will have the ability and flexibility to teach a range of courses based on departmental needs, including world and U.S. history. An interest in teaching advanced-level social science electives in government, economics, or psychology would also be considered an asset. In addition to teaching, faculty serve as an advisor to students and offer daily office hours.
An Ideal Candidate Will Have
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