Middle School Social Studies teacher - Part time Position

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 experience
• Generous vacation schedule
• Ongoing 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 States
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• Valid U.S. teaching credential (or eligibility)
• 3+ years of elementary teaching experience preferred
• Commitment to collaboration and continuous professional growth