6th Grade English Teacher at CRYSTAL SPRINGS UPLANDS SCHOOL

Belmont, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Classroom Management, Collaboration, Communication, Cultural Competence, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Formative Assessment, Instructional Delivery, Personal Growth, Relationship Management

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Description

Job Details Job Location: Crystal Middle School - Belmont, CA 94002 Position Type: Full-Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Crystal Springs Uplands School is a 6-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two distinct campuses in Hillsborough and Belmont, CA, with 125 employees. Our deeply connected culture and community celebrates scholarship, strives for balance, and fosters inclusion. The Professional Adult Community (PAC) is an experienced, collaborative group of employees who are committed to the mission and core values of the school. Crystal is full of kind, curious learners (adults and students alike) who are passionate about the school’s mission of transformative teaching and meaningful connections. We are committed to the work required to create more equitable systems and foster inclusive environments so that all members of our community can thrive together. MISSION STATEMENT Through transformative teaching and meaningful connections, we empower kind, curious learners to thrive together. CORE VALUES We Celebrate Scholarship - The foundation of Crystal is academic excellence. We Seek Growth Challenges - Our culture says try it. We Foster Kindness & Inclusion - Crystal is a caring and diverse community. We Strive for Balance - A holistic approach to well-being is integral to our mission. We Engage with Enthusiasm - With unbounded spirit, we give our best effort every day and pay it forward to our community. We Lead with Humility - Being grateful and open-minded, we pursue lifelong learning. Qualifications JOB DESCRIPTION Summary Crystal seeks a regular full-time exempt (1.0 FTE, 10-month) 6th Grade English Teacher starting August 2026. The Crystal English department empowers curious learners who express their ideas in clear and compelling ways. Through study and discussion of literature and practice of writing, students become close readers and creative, critical thinkers. Students use the shared, enthusiastic exploration of literature to better understand themselves, engage empathetically with others, and develop meaningful connections. Students in English 6 explore a variety of genres to better understand the complex relationship between language and power. While employing increasingly sophisticated approaches to reading a text, students reach beyond their literal interpretation of setting, plot, and characterization to evaluate themes, symbols, and the use of figurative language. Along with active close reading, students craft narrative and analytical texts to communicate their ideas. In addition to writing, students demonstrate their understanding and express themselves creatively through various project-based assignments and classroom discussions. 6th Grade Course Theme The theme for this course is Power. Each unit will highlight a different form of power, inviting students to grapple with big questions. While the literature varies greatly in style and genre, each piece of literature is grounded in the following essential questions: What does power look/sound/feel like? How is power responded to? Who has power? How can we change the balance of power? How can we empower ourselves and others? Key Job Competencies Classroom Management: Maintains rules and procedures proactively to ensure a safe, equitable, and productive environment for high-quality learning. Collaboration: Leverages interpersonal qualities to work effectively with others toward common goals, solving problems, shared projects, or innovative processes. Communication: Articulates ideas effectively through oral, written, and visual channels while utilizing deep listening skills to gain understanding. Cultural Competence: Applies values, principles, and skills to respect and work effectively across cultural differences. Recognizes the unique perspectives and strengths of every community member. Developing Others: Supports the continuous growth and development of students and colleagues across all levels of the organization. Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates high levels of self and social awareness, self-management, and empathy. Formative Assessment: Monitors student understanding and modifies instruction in real-time to meet learning needs and support competency-based learning goals. Instructional Delivery: Implements transformative teaching practices to maximize student growth and acquisition of knowledge and skills. Personal Growth: Demonstrates a consistent commitment to ongoing learning, curiosity, and individual development. Relationship Management: Builds authentic, trusting relationships through positive collaboration and high levels of discretion and confidentiality. Essential Functions Help students develop reading and writing skills, as well as a literary understanding of diverse human experiences and perspectives. Design and implement creative pedagogy with instruction that values a hands-on, collaborative, project-based curriculum & methodology Cultivate an inclusive, challenging, and equitable learning environment that reflects Crystal’s Core Values and allows the diverse student body to grow and thrive Set and maintain acceptable standards of classroom behavior to establish a positive and appropriate learning environment Foster an inclusive school environment Collaborate with colleagues to develop an innovative and meaningful curriculum with vertical alignment Integrate technology in effective ways that enhance students’ learning experiences and growth Participate in professional development opportunities that promote growth and leadership Record and report on students' progress. Assign and grade projects and examinations. Serve as an advisor who is committed to the social and emotional development of students Attend meetings as required Uphold Crystal’s Core Values Required Education, Certifications, and Work-Related Experience 3 years of teaching experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited university Strong working knowledge of the concepts, activities, and pedagogical techniques related to teaching at the required level Ability to instruct students and apply effective classroom management Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills Preferences Academic degree or professional experience in English or a similar discipline Teaching certificate Classroom teaching experience: Grades 6-8 Independent school experience Physical Requirements and Work Environment Able to work in a dynamic environment, dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts Able to lift up to 20 pounds Able to climb stairs May work at a desk and computer for extended periods Travel Required Light travel between the Middle School and Upper School campuses, as needed Affirmative Action/EEO Statement Crystal Springs Uplands School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Other Professional Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties as assigned to the Essential Functions, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Salary and Benefits This is a regular exempt full-time (40 hours/week), benefits-eligible, 10-month Faculty position, and the annual salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $70,000 - $150,000. The recruitment period will remain open until sufficient resumes have been received and may close at any time a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been established. The ideal start date for this position is August 3, 2026.

Responsibilities

The 6th Grade English Teacher will help students develop reading and writing skills while fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment. They will design and implement creative pedagogy and collaborate with colleagues to develop a meaningful curriculum.