Peninsula Bridge is seeking experienced, passionate, 6th/7th-grade ELA or Math educators for our After School Academy at our Menlo School (Atherton), Synapse School (Menlo Park), Crittenden (Mountain View) or Nueva (San Mateo) sites (September 2026-May 2027).
Schedule:
This is a part-time, on-site, two-day-a-week teaching role, from 3:45 - 5:45 pm, plus approximately 1 hour of administrative and collaborative work each week. There are approximately 50 total teaching days for the year. If requested, a teacher can work at two sites simultaneously for a total of 4 days a week.
Days/Times/Locations available:
Synapse School (Menlo Park) - Tuesdays/Thursdays - 3:45 - 5:45 pm (looking for a Math 6th/7th educator)
Crittenden School (Mountain View) - Mondays/Wednesdays - 3:45-5:45pm (looking for a ELA 6th/7th educator)
Nueva School (San Mateo) - Tuesdays/Thursdays- 3:45-5:45pm (looking for a Math 6th/7th educator)
Pay: $75/hr for teaching; $35/hr for meetings and administrative work
About Peninsula Bridge
Peninsula Bridge empowers highly motivated, under-resourced students to achieve college and career success through individualized support and transformational educational opportunities. Our 13-year holistic program model provides academic and personal support for students from 4th grade through college graduation. With a high-quality teaching staff, engaging curriculum, and a long-term commitment from participants and their families, Peninsula Bridge prepares students for success in school, college, career, and life.
Job Description
Instructors will teach a class of 15-20 students using the Peninsula Bridge curriculum. For one semester, they will teach a 6th-grade ELA or Math class, and for the other, a 7th-grade ELA or Math class (depending on experience/interest). The ELA lessons focus on strengthening English-language writing and reading skills. The Math lessons focus on grade-level curriculum. The after-school curriculum is based on Common Core standards. There is no curriculum design required, and all lesson plans and materials will be prepared and provided by Peninsula Bridge.
Classes meet twice per week during the academic year after school hours. Instructors are responsible for being well-prepared for all sessions and for reading all communications (lesson plans, email announcements, etc.). In addition to teaching, there are monthly site debrief meetings, 2-3 training sessions outside of the regularly scheduled program time, and collaboration with the site-based coordinator and instructional lead. Instructors are expected to analyze student work and assessments and use it to inform their teaching. At the conclusion of each semester, instructors will provide an assessment and narrative comment for each student.
Instructors are part of a collaborative site-based team with four to five other teachers, a Site Coordinator who is also a full-time Peninsula Bridge Staff member, and an Instructional Lead who reports to the Director of Middle School Programs.
Key Competencies
- Proven excellence in teaching for 3-5 years in a public school or independent school setting
- Experience in making curriculum engaging for students
- Effective at supporting students to meet academic goals and objectives
- Knowledge of and direct practice in teaching and modeling Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills (confidence, motivation)
- Effective student classroom management skills (PBIS)
- Effective in building a strong sense of community and belonging, and maintaining a positive rapport
- Ability to demonstrate cultural humility
- Highly developed understanding of child and/or adolescent development
- Creative, adaptable, and able to manage multiple objectives at one time
- Ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including colleagues, families, volunteers, and visitors
- Experience working with diverse learners
- Effective organization skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application
Preferred Competencies/Qualifications:
- Teaching Credential
- Masters Degree
- Spanish speaking
Additional Information
- This is an hourly position. Compensation is:
- $75/hr. for Direct Teaching Hours
- $35/hr. for Administrative Tasks (trainings, teacher meetings, assessment)
- There are an average of 25 sessions per semester, 50 sessions per year (September-May) and one teacher training day in August.
- We observe school holidays and in-service days. These are unpaid.
Application Requirements - BOTH ARE REQUIRED FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION
Please email both of these materials below in PDF format to [email protected]
- An up-to-date resume
- A cover letter explaining why you are interested in teaching with Peninsula Bridge and indicating which site(s) and position (ELA or Math) you are interested in for the 26-27 school year
Thank you!
Peninsula Bridge Hiring Team
Pay: $75.00 per hour
Experience:
- teaching: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
