Middle School Social Studies teacher - Part time Position

Details Posted: 06-Jul-26 Location: La Jolla, California Type: Part Time Salary: $28-$35/hr based on experience Categories History/Social Studies Preferred Education Masters Internal Number: 003 San Diego French-American School – La Jolla, CA www.sdfas.org About Sdfas The San Diego French-American School (SDFAS) is an independent bilingual Preschool–Grade 8 school located on Mount Soledad in La Jolla. Blending the strengths of the French and American educational systems, SDFAS is committed to academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and global citizenship. Accredited by CAIS and WASC and aligned with the French Ministry of Education, our school fosters intellectual curiosity, integrity, empathy, and resilience within a collaborative and multicultural community. Position Overview The Social Studies teacher is responsible for teaching the curriculum developed by SDFAS in collaboration with the French History-Geography teacher. This curriculum adheres to California standards while considering the bilingual profile of the students from 6th to 8th grade. This position also includes a supervised study session and an Office Hour, totaling 12 hours per week. Other responsibilities include: supporting the program and collaborating regularly with colleagues when designing the overall program and projects (school-wide, middle school, bilingual and/or outreach projects). The individual in this position will closely collaborate most with the English Department team, ensuring consistency across grade levels, but also with the Middle School French History and Geography teacher, in order to articulate and harmonize the French and the American curricula. SDFAS teachers provide a rigorous inquiry-based style of teaching, manage collaborative learning groups, differentiate in the classroom and comfortably integrate technology into the curriculum. This position also includes providing ongoing communication with families, regular reporting on student progress and conducting Parent-Teacher conferences. As part of an emphasis on best practices and collaborative work, SDFAS teachers attend regular staff meetings, committee meetings and take part in ongoing professional development. This is a part time position with competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Successful Candidates Will Hold a Bachelor’s degree in English or a relevant field (Master’s degree a plus) Have a minimum of 3 years of classroom experience with demonstrated success Be knowledgeable of implementing national Social Studies standards Have a working understanding of developmental, constructivist and constructionist teaching practices Have experience with inquiry-based teaching strategies and real-world applications Have an ability to provide a differentiated program addressing various skill levels and learning styles Have a good understanding of social emotional needs of students in their teen years Have a demonstrated proficiency with the use of technology for teaching and learning Have an ability to actively work in a collegial, collaborative environment Have a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development Have a growth mindset, warm personality, and excellent organizational and communication skills Act as a role model for middle school students in terms of ethics and values Be committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity Possess a strong commitment and drive Compensation And Benefits Competitive salary based on experienceGenerous vacation scheduleOngoing professional development How To Apply Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to our Elementary Director, Mr Francis Carlier: fcarlier@sdfas.org Qualifications Authorization to work in the United StatesBachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferredValid U.S. teaching credential (or eligibility)3+ years of elementary teaching experience preferredCommitment to collaboration and continuous professional growth Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About San Diego French-American School An independent, co-educational dual language school in La Jolla counting approximately 350 students age 2–13, the mission of the San Diego French-American School is to offer an exceptional bilingual education within a vibrant international community, preparing students to become confident, responsible and engaged global citizens. The core values of SDFAS are open-mindedness, intellectual curiosity, integrity, empathy and resilience. The school’s spacious campus facility is situated atop beautiful Mount Soledad in La Jolla. One of fifty-two French government-accredited international schools in the United States (and over 500 worldwide), the school also holds accreditation from the California Association of Independent schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Our compelling bilingual, multicultural offering includes an attractive array of academic, social-emotional and extracurricular programs. A recognized leader in international education among San Diego private schools and within the French-American school network, SDFAS is proud of its commitment to excellence and dedicated efforts to prepare students for global citizenship. Connections working at San Diego French-American School https://careers.nais.org/jobs/22403457/middle-school-social-studies-teacher-part-time-position