Middle School Social Studies Teacher & Advisor – Seventh & Eighth Grade
Beginning August 13, 2026
Keys School is seeking a Middle School Social Studies Teacher & Advisor – Seventh & Eighth Grade beginning August 13, 2026.
Keys School (K–8, ~320 students) in Palo Alto, CA, is looking for an experienced educator to teach Grade 7 & 8 Social Studies and serve as a grade-level advisor. This full-time leave role includes designing an inquiry-based, project-centered curriculum grounded in social-emotional learning and culturally responsive practice.
Qualifications:
– Middle school teaching experience
– Strong curriculum design and collaboration skills
– Commitment to identity-conscious, equity-centered teaching
– Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
Salary: $90,000+ DOE + benefits
To Apply:
To complete your application, please apply directly to Strategenius using this link and upload the following:
- Cover letter addressed to Larry Purcell (he/him), Head of Middle School. The letter should describe your interest, experience, alignment with the role, and commitment.
- Statement of educational philosophy
- Curriculum vitae
- List of three references with contact information
Read the full job description here.