Job detail
Upper School Humanities Teacher (Grades 5–8)
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/14/2026
Location
Palo Alto, California
Salary
$85,000 - $105,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The teacher will instruct humanities classes for grades 5–8, focusing on literature, history, and writing through interdisciplinary, project-Based units aligned with standards. Key duties also include serving as a student advisor and teaching a twice-Weekly elective course.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and preferably a california teaching credential in english or history, along with a strong background in humanities disciplines. Prior teaching experience, especially with middle grades, and demonstrated skills in classroom management and student-Centered teaching are required.
bachelor degreeCollaborationCritical ThinkingClassroom ManagementReading ComprehensionStudent AdvisingInstructional TechnologyCurriculum DesignDifferentiated InstructionProject-Based LearningWriting InstructionInterdisciplinary LearningLiterature AnalysisDiscussion FacilitationEthical AwarenessHistorical Inquiry
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Voluntary Life and Accident Insurance
- Commuter Checks