Prospective Upper School Teacher Applicants

About the role

Menlo School seeks to hire educators who will inspire and support our students and be active participants in our vibrant learning community. Candidates should share our commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment, where every student sees themselves represented in their classrooms, curricula, and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Teach four class sections per week
• Oversee a student advocacy group
• Attend grade-level trips and off-campus student activities
• Support major extracurricular activities
• Participate in team meetings and school-wide committees

Requirements

• At least 3 years of teaching experience in upper school grades
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
• Broad knowledge of and experience with current best practices in curriculum and instruction, especially standards-based learning

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching and experts in their fields
• Dedicated to helping all students achieve their personal best
• Commitment to professional growth in their discipline and teaching practice
• Collaborative with other community members both within their own department and in the School community as a whole
• Comfortable designing and executing curriculum as part of a teaching team

Skills

• Ability to design and execute curriculum as part of a teaching team
• Expertise in current best practices in curriculum and instruction
• Commitment to professional growth
• Passion for teaching and helping students achieve their personal best

Benefits

• Exceptional work environment and caring community
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Highly competitive salary
• A comprehensive benefits package, including generous contributions to a retirement plan for eligible employees and their families

Pay

The base salary range for this position for the 2025-2026 academic year is $95,506 - $181,896. The full pay range, which encompasses all experience levels, is $95,506 - $181,896. Within this range, we pay each Faculty member in accordance with what could be reasonably expected based on an individual's experience level. Base salary is exclusive of fringe benefits, retirement plan employer contributions or potential stipends (for eligible employees).

Schedule

Full-time teachers at Menlo School are responsible for four class sections, overseeing a student advocacy group, attending grade-level trips and off-campus student activities, supporting major extracurricular activities, and participating in team meetings and school-wide committees.

Current job openings

We post positions on our website as they open. Please check our Careers page regularly for positions that may be of interest to you: https://www.menloschool.org/employment-openings.php.

About Menlo School

Menlo School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school for students in grades six through twelve. Founded in 1915, the School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National and California Associations of Independent Schools. Menlo is dedicated to providing a joyful, transformative education that empowers students to explore broadly, think critically, act responsibly, and navigate the complexities of an evolving world. Our relevant and engaging academic program—complemented by outstanding arts and athletics—sparks wonder, fosters a love of learning, and inspires students to reach their full potential as they grow in competence, confidence, and curiosity. Student care and the supportive relationships students build with teachers, coaches, and peers are at the heart of all we do as we uphold the highest ethical standards, develop character, and pursue a shared commitment to purposes larger than ourselves. At Menlo, belonging is essential to who we are as a school. We embrace the growth and well-being of every member of our community by cultivating a culture rooted in kindness, trust, and belonging—one where everyone feels welcomed, included, and valued, and where our diverse backgrounds, identities, and ideas are honored with curiosity, care, and compassion.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Menlo School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants. We administer all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law.