Posted: 17-Feb-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $82,000 to $135,000
Required Education:
Brentwood School inspires every student to:
Think critically and creatively.
Act ethically.
Shape a future with meaning.
BRENTWOOD SCHOOL
Upper School Economics & History Teacher
Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a full-time Economics & History teacher, including AP Micro and Macro Economics Teacher, to begin in August of 2026. We are looking for individuals from independent, public, private, or charter schools, with strong experience in teaching high school-age students and one or more degrees in economics or a related social science field.
It is expected that a successful candidate would:
- Teach four sections of history, potentially including a combination of AP Economics and History classes, with specific courses to be determined based on departmental need and the hire’s experience
- Experience with Harkness pedagogy or openness in getting trained
- Serve as an advisor to a group of students
- Make economics and History meaningful and relevant by inspiring students
- Communicate with students and parents as necessary
- Collaborate with both course-specific teaching teams and the department as a whole
- Revise and plan curriculum in conjunction with other members of the history department
- Complete preparation work and grading in a timely and thoughtful manner
- Utilize educational technology throughout instruction and coursework
- Engage and support students of varied identities, lifestyles, and beliefs
- Create an environment that fosters open discussion with the freedom to express varied points of view
- Engage in professional and personal development with a consistent commitment to growth
- Participate and initiate opportunities that demonstrate one's growth, knowledge, and skills
- Perform additional supervision duties and participate in the life of the school by advising a club, chaperoning events, and attending student activities
In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities:
- Strong collaboration skills and cross-cultural competency
- An interest in and openness to professional growth and development
- Commitment to fairness and to fostering community
- A sense of humor, warmth of personality, collegiality, and energy
- Willingness to receive feedback
- Responsibility and accountability
- Flexibility
While being vaccinated for COVID-19 is not required, it is strongly recommended.
COMPENSATION: Brentwood School's diverse and talented faculty ranges widely in experience level, from those new to teaching to veterans who are experts in their respective disciplines with 30+ years of experience. Our salary range, of $82,000 to $135,000, includes all levels of experience. Salaries are determined based on years of experience, education, full- or part-time status, and number of months worked per school year. Salary ranges do not include benefits i.e. 403b retirement matching, paid lunch time, free breakfast and lunch, free parking, subsidy toward medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D plans, and generous time off. The pay range is an estimate and is not guaranteed. If hired, your actual base salary will be determined by your education, experience, and schedule.
For more information about our school, please visit our website at www.bwscampus.com.
