Part -Time High School Humanities Instructor at St. Vincent de Paul College Prep
Job Summary
Job Summary
ORGANIZATION St. Vincent de Paul College Prep provides a 21st-century education in a small but diverse learning community. Founded in 1918, our skills-based and personalized approach to teaching and learning rests on the intellectual and spiritual foundation of our 100-year Catholic school tradition. We are located 30 miles North of San Francisco, on the boundary between suburban Marin and the vineyards of Sonoma and Napa. SV proudly serves diverse families drawn from across our region’s cultural, linguistic, ethnic, economic, and religious landscape. By leveraging our small size to meet the needs of each student, we strive to graduate young adults who possess both the academic skills needed for college and career success (critical & creative thinking, communication, and collaboration) and also the strength of character necessary for ethical global citizenship (a compassionate heart, an open mind, and a resilient spirit). OPPORTUNITY This is an ideal position for a dynamic Humanities instructor who shares our commitment to reflective practices and continuous improvement of craft. We believe in leading by example and therefore seek to hire faculty whose approach to teaching and learning embodies the skills and values we strive to instill in our students (see above). Preference will be given to applications that demonstrate meaningful prior experience with: US History, US Literature, primary-source documents, student-centered instruction, project- or problem-based inquiry (aka PBL or PBI), and/or cross-curricular connections to the various Humanities disciplines. Our current need is for a part-time instructor to teach 3 core classes in our Humanities department, in History and English (40% - 60% FTE) for the full 2026-27 academic year.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS --- B.A. or B.S. required; graduate degree preferred. --- 3+ years classroom teaching or equivalent experience, ideally across a range of levels. --- Preference given to candidates who bring experience with: CCSS and NCSS standards; project- or problem-based inquiry; interdisciplinary curriculum design; and data analysis. --- Applicants new to or returning to the classroom are encouraged to apply provided they bring requisite prior experience with pedagogical practices, youth development, comparative religion, or Humanities content domain expertise. --- Because we are a private school, a valid California teaching credential is NOT required. COMPENSATION Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications. SVdPHS provides competitive compensation including health and retirement benefits for full-time employees. APPLICATION Please submit a resume (PDF format), 2 professional references (including name, position, relationship, phone number, and email address), and a cover letter describing your interest in this position and how your teaching philosophy, approach to student learning, and educational expertise would contribute to St. Vincent de Paul High School. Applications will be accepted, and phone screens conducted on a rolling basis. In-person interviews will take place on-site. Interested candidates please apply via the recruiting website you have located this job listing on. St. Vincent de Paul College Prep is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for members of our school community.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS --- B.A. or B.S. required; graduate degree preferred. --- 3+ years classroom teaching or equivalent experience, ideally across a range of levels. --- Preference given to candidates who bring experience with: CCSS and NCSS standards; project- or problem-based inquiry; interdisciplinary curriculum design; and data analysis. --- Applicants new to or returning to the classroom are encouraged to apply provided they bring requisite prior experience with pedagogical practices, youth development, comparative religion, or Humanities content domain expertise. --- Because we are a private school, a valid California teaching credential is NOT required. COMPENSATION Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications. SVdPHS provides competitive compensation including health and retirement benefits for full-time employees. APPLICATION Please submit a resume (PDF format), 2 professional references (including name, position, relationship, phone number, and email address), and a cover letter describing your interest in this position and how your teaching philosophy, approach to student learning, and educational expertise would contribute to St. Vincent de Paul High School. Applications will be accepted, and phone screens conducted on a rolling basis. In-person interviews will take place on-site. Interested candidates please apply via the recruiting website you have located this job listing on. St. Vincent de Paul College Prep is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for members of our school community.