Description

The Harker School is full of possibilities for our students and our faculty. Harker is in the human potential business. Our mission is to bring out the best in our wonderful students in the academic, extracurricular and personal domains. Our teachers' deep knowledge of and enthusiasm for their subject matter inspires our students to discover their passions, both in and outside the classroom. Our teachers find their work fulfilling because they can see the influence of their efforts, whether in the moment or years later, when our alumni take the skills they have learned at The Harker School to positively impact their communities, various industries, and those around them. Harker is a vibrant place where hundreds of student activities, events, social gatherings, and renowned guest speakers foster a global perspective and form strong community bonds. It is where friends for life are made. We would love for you to join us!

Please view the videos on this page if you want to hear from our faculty and staff about why they find their work fulfilling. On this page, please find videos where you can also see what a day in the life is like at our lower, middle and upper school campuses. Enjoy!

We seek to hire a highly qualified, positive, and nurturing individual for a full-time Grades 4 and 5 Vocal Music and Choir Teacher position at our Lower School Campus. The position starts in August for the 2024-2025 academic school year.Expected Salary Range: $75,000 - $112,500

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About The Harker School:

The Harker School is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory TK-12 school on four campuses (transitional kindergarten, lower school, middle school and upper school) located within minutes of one another.

You can learn more about our rich history, starting in 1893 when The Harker School was first founded at the behest of Stanford’s first president, here. We are tremendously proud of our century-old tradition of excellence in education and the international recognition that our students, faculty and programs have earned.

Qualifications

• Has at minimum, a bachelor's degree in the subject area; MA preferred
• Has three years of teaching experience in the relevant subject area and appropriate grade-level division
• Has the ability to create and communicate well-organized, meaningful, and creative lesson plans that incorporate teaching strategies in a thoughtful manner to further and maximize student learning
• Demonstrates collaboration, collegiality, and organization
• Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning
• Embraces the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Embraces the school’s commitment to student wellness and sustainability

The Harker School Mission

Our mission is to educate students for success at college and beyond and to foster kindness, respect, and integrity within a safe and nurturing environment. We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity, personal accountability, and a love of learning. Our comprehensive program and exceptional faculty and staff help students discover, develop and enjoy their unique talents. We honor individuality, embrace diversity, and promote leadership and service, preparing students to take their place as global citizens.