Upper School Economics Teacher

Upper School - Economics Teacher

We are seeking an experienced high school economics teacher to join our faculty in a full-time temporary position beginning in February 2026 and continuing through May 15 2026. The ideal candidate will bring both breadth and depth in their mathematical interests and experiences. They will bring enthusiasm for teaching across our integrated core program while also contributing areas of personal expertise or interest in advanced topics. Candidates will be excited to participate in curriculum development, research effective instructional design, and test and iterate effective assessment models. Candidates should also have experience incorporating effective feedback for students into their teaching practice.

We are looking for a teacher able to teach three courses in our economics program; Macroeconomics, Economic Inequality, and Economic Thesis Seminar. As we are a school serving gifted learners committed to an expansive electives program, these electives offerings resemble undergraduate- and graduate-level courses. Macroeconomics is taught primarily through the lens of the IS-LM model used in courses such as 100-level Macroeconomics courses in the UCs. Economic Inequality primarily grapples with Piketty’s Capital in the 21st Century, urban economic theory, and statistical tools for quantifying distributive macroeconomic outcomes. Economic Thesis Seminar is our highest level economics elective in which experienced students develop quantitative research in small teams with the intent of changing the field of economics for the better. Ideal candidates will bring expertise relevant to one or more of those classes. In addition to content expertise, the ideal candidate will be highly skilled at differentiated instruction and experienced with a variety of teaching approaches.

The candidate will either have taught several years at the high school and/or university level or worked in a professional capacity that had significant overlap with the specific economic curriculum. As we continue to systematize our Upper School program, we seek dedicated educators who have an interest in collaborating with our current faculty as partners in the ongoing design and implementation of Nueva’s curriculum and programs.

We are seeking applicants who represent the full diversity of our community in the Bay Area. Our ideal candidate will possess a deep appreciation for the diverse socioeconomic, racial, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, academic, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. In joining our team at Nueva, you will become a part of an inclusive, iterative and equity-minded community that recognizes that equity and social justice is a lens with which we examine all aspects of our school community in order to ensure an educational experience where all students and colleagues can thrive.

In deciding whether to apply for a position at Nueva, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with Nueva’s Mission, Vision, and Values

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and teach your courses expertly with the highest standards for each student

• Convey enthusiasm for intellectual inquiry and model lifelong learning

• Design instruction that emphasizes critical thinking and real-world problem solving

• Collaborate with colleagues in the development and execution of curriculum

• Create hands-on, inquiry and project-based learning experiences

• Collaborate effectively with students, parents, teachers and administrators

• Model flexibility in implementing best learning practices

• Support the well-being of all students

• Demonstrate a commitment to social justice, equity and inclusion through pedagogy and incorporate an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens into teaching practice

• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.

• Demonstrate social and emotional intelligence and a willingness to hold multiple truths including diverse perspectives and approaches

• Demonstrate interest and ability to serve as an advisor to students, lead student activities, serve as a club advisor, and contribute beyond the classroom to support school programs and activities

• Actively participate in other aspects of the student experience and school functioning: chaperoning trips and events, serving on committees, and developing new programs at the school

• Lead by example in your commitment to Nueva’s mission: “Our school community inspires passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the student’s imaginative mind.”

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mastery in area of study

• Bachelor's and advanced university degree

• Minimum of three years’ teaching experience (Preferred)

• Successful teaching experience in secondary school and/or university

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• A desire to integrate curriculum with other subjects and to teach collaboratively

• Flexibility and creativity in working in a dynamic environment where new ideas, mistakes, and iteration are embraced.

• A profound openness to feedback and improvement, modeling lifelong learning of practice as well as subject area.

Compensation and Benefits

The full-time equivalent salary range for this position is $79,200 - $145,900. The starting salary is based upon, but not limited to, several factors that include type and years of experience, education level, and expertise. In addition to these factors, the salary for this temporary position will be prorated based on the period of service..

We offer a compensation and benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employees, employer contribution toward dependent insurance premium, a generous match on our retirement plan, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, and free lunch. Eligibility rules must be met.

Please submit your application information - cover letter describing your interest and preparedness for the position, a resume documenting your relevant experience and expertise, and contact information for three professional references including an explanation of your relationship - to the Nueva Employment Website. To address specific questions, please email Claire Yeo, at cyeo@nuevaschool.org.

The Nueva School is an Equal Opportunity Employer – we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability or sex. We welcome applications from people of color and those with experience outside the education field.

About The Nueva School

The Nueva School, an internationally-recognized, nonprofit, independent day school, has served gifted and talented students since 1967. Today, Nueva serves nearly 1000 students PK-12. Nueva is located in the neighboring towns of Hillsborough and San Mateo, equidistant between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, serving six different counties throughout the Bay Area of Northern California.

A constructivist school, Nueva is known for its distinctive inquiry-based interdisciplinary studies, project-based learning, and pioneering work in social-emotional learning and design thinking. The Nueva community instills a passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the imaginative mind. Our school has received the US Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award, the US Department of Education National Green Ribbon Award, and the American Institute of Architects Award for School Design and Sustainability; has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program and appointed an Ashoka Changemaker School; co-founded the Common Ground Speaker Series; hosts the biennial Innovative Learning Conference, and was highlighted by the Pulitzer Prize–winning and New York Times best-selling author Thomas Friedman in his book That Used to Be Us in the chapter “Average Is Over.”

For more information about The Nueva School, visit our website: www.nuevaschool.org