About Us: At PacBay, Our mission is to inspire students to become ambitious, joyful, and deeply engaged leaders in a quickly changing world. Our faculty values excellence in teaching, effective pedagogy, and building meaningful relationships with students. Our approach to Christian faith is ecumenical, inclusive, welcoming, and non-judgemental. Our Christ-centered framework forms a basis for our students to develop personal character, grapple with ethical dilemmas, and engage in serving communities near and far. Our faith-based community does not seek to provide religious or theological training; rather, we aim to foster genuine love for our neighbors, gain deeper empathy for our human experience, and engender in students and teachers continuous curiosity and a desire to learn. We are diverse - 63% students of color; 30% First-generation college-bound students Our core values are: Christ-Centered Community: A shared journey of transformation - moving from self-centeredness to self-sacrifice, from self-interest to a personal commitment to the greater good, guided by Jesus Christ’s life and teachings. Diversity and Belonging: Building a welcoming school, honoring every individual’s inherent dignity. John Lewis’s words also resonate deeply with us: "If you come together with a mission, and it's grounded with love and a sense of community, you can make the impossible possible." Joy, Hope, and Engagement: Encouraging humility alongside excellence, fostering genuine engagement. Service and Hospitality: Cultivating care, trust, and community to prepare students for lives of meaningful service. As Theodore Roosevelt wisely said, "People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care." Responsibilities: - Teach AP (advanced placement) US History, 11th grade US History, 10th grade World History, and an elective history course. - Teach with expertise and excellence, fostering intellectual rigor and critical thinking skills in students. - Practice effective pedagogy that engages and inspires students to explore the richness of literature and language. - Demonstrate learning with relevant applications, connecting literary concepts to real-world contexts and experiences. - Build lasting and healthy relationships with students, modeling a balanced life of faith, wisdom, and service. - Embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the classroom and beyond, promoting a culture of respect and understanding. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in History or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). - Valid teaching credential or certification preferred. - Experience teaching History at the high school level, preferably using inquiry-based and discussion-oriented teaching methods. - Strong knowledge of historical content, research methods, and instructional strategies. - Thoughtful approach to how Christian faith engages with personal vocation and/ or intellectual life. Characteristics of Professional Excellence: We teach with expertise and excellence. We practice effective pedagogy. We demonstrate learning with relevant applications. We build lasting and healthy relationships with our students. We model a balanced life of faith, wisdom, and service. We promote and safeguard an environment of emotional, relational, and physical safety for all. Benefits: - Competitive salary and benefits package - Professional development opportunities - Supportive and collaborative work environment - Opportunities for growth and advancement How to Apply: If you are passionate about inspiring students to embrace intellectual rigor, exercise creativity, and choose courage and compassion in their academic and personal journeys, we encourage you to apply! Apply here or email your cover letter and resume to Vincent Chan, Dean of Academics at vchan@pacbay.org Join us in shaping the future of education and nurturing leaders in a Christ-centered community at PacBay!