Biology High School Teacher - Starts August 2026
About The Position
OUR SCHOOL The International School of San Francisco is a PK-12 independent school in San Francisco. Founded in 1962, the school is a multicultural, multilingual educational institution with over 1,100 students across an urban campus in the heart of the city. Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, the International School of San Francisco offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance. MISSION Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, The International School of San Francisco offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance. OPPORTUNITY Working at The International School of San Francisco opens up a myriad of opportunities – both personal and professional. At the high school level, students can choose between the French and the International Baccalaureates. Critical to our Strategic Plan in creating a proud , engaged community. We appreciate our faculty and staff by fostering a community of ongoing learning , respect and collegiality and by providing competitive compensation and benefits. It is also of paramount importance to us that we continue to foster an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion as we build a school community of individuals who are an actual representation of the world we live in. If this appeals to you, here is what we can guarantee: A chance to work in a truly multicultural, multilingual environment Transformative professional development opportunities, including International Baccalaureate, bilingualism and international education Access to cutting edge teaching and learning experiences Ability to participate in international travel through our Global Travel Program A supportive school community and the world’s best colleagues POSITION: We are seeking an experienced High School French language acquisition teacher who is passionate, engaging, and motivated to teach our eager learners. This position teaches beginning French to incoming grade 9 students and follows them through their language-learning journey through their grade 12 year, all within the International Baccalaureate framework. Candidates should be compelling educational practitioners who have a strong language education background and are confident in their capacity to create and deliver a dynamic and engaging curriculum and find joy working with young adolescents.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years teaching experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field, Master’s degree preferred
- Excellent communication skills with both students and parents
- Positive history of collegiality and collaboration with other teachers and administrators
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree
Responsibilities
- Prepare engaging and differentiated lesson plans according to our high school curriculum
- Teach in the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum – we will provide professional development opportunities for teachers to learn how to teach in an IB setting if they do not yet have experience in IB
- Develop, enhance and document curriculum, while ensuring continued coordination and collaboration with colleagues from the Science department
- Regularly assess the students’ progress
- Participate fully in the professional community and contribute to school life
- Serve as a High School Advisor
- As needed, participate in High School outdoor ed and global travel trips and engage in ongoing professional development
Benefits
- competitive compensation and benefits
- A chance to work in a truly multicultural, multilingual environment
- Transformative professional development opportunities, including International Baccalaureate, bilingualism and international education
- Access to cutting edge teaching and learning experiences
- Ability to participate in international travel through our Global Travel Program
- A supportive school community and the world’s best colleagues
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Job Type
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