The Kehillah School
High School English Teacher
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High School English Teacher
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The Kehillah School .
Start Date:
Jan 1, 2026
About The Kehillah School The Kehillah School is an innovative independent high school rooted in Jewish values and open to students of all backgrounds. Located in Palo Alto, CA, we are committed to academic excellence, inclusion, and student well-being.
Position Summary As an English Teacher at Kehillah, you will play a key role in developing students’ critical thinking skills and inspiring a lifelong appreciation for literature and language. You will teach existing English courses and design and lead new, advanced electives that reflect your own academic interests and expertise. This 6‑month mid‑year replacement role may transition into a permanent position.
Key Responsibilities
Curriculum development and instruction: design engaging lesson plans that align with standards, create scope and sequence, and incorporate technology to support differentiated instruction.
Assessment and reporting: assign and evaluate classwork and exams, provide timely feedback, maintain accurate records using PowerSchool and Schoology.
Collaboration and professional development: collaborate with colleagues on curricula, contribute to departmental initiatives, provide lesson plans when absent, and participate in professional growth plans.
Classroom management: apply effective strategies for in‑person and virtual settings, foster a respectful and engaging learning environment.
Student support and advising: guide behavior, maintain office hours, support progress through the Kehillah Student Education Plan, and advise assigned students.
School community support: participate in experiential programs, faculty week, orientation, field trips, and uphold the school’s educational philosophy.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in English or related field; Master’s preferred.
Experience: Minimum three years teaching high school English (middle school experience is an asset).
Instructional design: incorporate new technologies and pedagogical approaches.
Student differentiation: meet diverse needs through differentiated instruction.
Technology proficiency: Google Docs, Zoom, Schoology, blended or flipped learning.
Classroom management: effective strategies for student behavior.
Teamwork: collaborative with colleagues to align curriculum.
Ethics and integrity: uphold high ethical standards and professionalism.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception.
Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods.
Work in a climate‑controlled environment, occasionally outdoors, and remotely as determined.
Navigate deadlines and diverse contacts, occasionally stressful.
Occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.
Dexterity of hands for office equipment.
Travel across a two‑story, 50,000 sq. ft. campus.
Sit or stand for extended periods.
Turn, bend, kneel, crouch, or reach overhead.
Why Join The Kehillah School? The Kehillah School is a progressive, inclusive, and innovative independent high school that values creativity, intellectual curiosity, and community engagement. We provide a supportive teaching environment where educators are empowered to bring their expertise and passion into the classroom, enjoy competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities.
Apply Please submit your cover letter, resume, and a list of all previous school employers, including city and state, in accordance with CA SB 848. Submit your application to:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3717688 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Kehillah School is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to protected status.
Salary Description
$82,400 - $119,480 per year
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High School English Teacher
role at
The Kehillah School .
Start Date:
Jan 1, 2026
About The Kehillah School The Kehillah School is an innovative independent high school rooted in Jewish values and open to students of all backgrounds. Located in Palo Alto, CA, we are committed to academic excellence, inclusion, and student well-being.
Position Summary As an English Teacher at Kehillah, you will play a key role in developing students’ critical thinking skills and inspiring a lifelong appreciation for literature and language. You will teach existing English courses and design and lead new, advanced electives that reflect your own academic interests and expertise. This 6‑month mid‑year replacement role may transition into a permanent position.
Key Responsibilities
Curriculum development and instruction: design engaging lesson plans that align with standards, create scope and sequence, and incorporate technology to support differentiated instruction.
Assessment and reporting: assign and evaluate classwork and exams, provide timely feedback, maintain accurate records using PowerSchool and Schoology.
Collaboration and professional development: collaborate with colleagues on curricula, contribute to departmental initiatives, provide lesson plans when absent, and participate in professional growth plans.
Classroom management: apply effective strategies for in‑person and virtual settings, foster a respectful and engaging learning environment.
Student support and advising: guide behavior, maintain office hours, support progress through the Kehillah Student Education Plan, and advise assigned students.
School community support: participate in experiential programs, faculty week, orientation, field trips, and uphold the school’s educational philosophy.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in English or related field; Master’s preferred.
Experience: Minimum three years teaching high school English (middle school experience is an asset).
Instructional design: incorporate new technologies and pedagogical approaches.
Student differentiation: meet diverse needs through differentiated instruction.
Technology proficiency: Google Docs, Zoom, Schoology, blended or flipped learning.
Classroom management: effective strategies for student behavior.
Teamwork: collaborative with colleagues to align curriculum.
Ethics and integrity: uphold high ethical standards and professionalism.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception.
Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods.
Work in a climate‑controlled environment, occasionally outdoors, and remotely as determined.
Navigate deadlines and diverse contacts, occasionally stressful.
Occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.
Dexterity of hands for office equipment.
Travel across a two‑story, 50,000 sq. ft. campus.
Sit or stand for extended periods.
Turn, bend, kneel, crouch, or reach overhead.
Why Join The Kehillah School? The Kehillah School is a progressive, inclusive, and innovative independent high school that values creativity, intellectual curiosity, and community engagement. We provide a supportive teaching environment where educators are empowered to bring their expertise and passion into the classroom, enjoy competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities.
Apply Please submit your cover letter, resume, and a list of all previous school employers, including city and state, in accordance with CA SB 848. Submit your application to:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3717688 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Kehillah School is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to protected status.
Salary Description
$82,400 - $119,480 per year
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