General Interest Application

Candidates who are interested in employment at Bentley School but who do not see an open position that matches their interests or background are welcome to submit a resume and cover letter under this listing. Please indicate in your cover letter your ideal position, grade levels, and/or subject areas.  We will keep resumes on file for at least six months and also encourage you to revisit our general employment page during our peak hiring season, which generally takes place from January through June.

About Bentley School

Founded in 1920, Bentley School is a premier co-educational, K-12 independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland and Lafayette, California. Bentley is a community of learners where students are challenged to reach their highest potential. We emphasize academic excellence, character, and community, providing a transformative education that prepares students for the world’s leading colleges and universities.

Bentley prizes its diverse and inclusive community, valuing a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our dual-campus structure allows for a developmental approach that serves the specific needs of Lower, Middle, and Upper School students.

Bentley School Mission

Bentley School is an inclusive, co-educational community whose members lead with curiosity, integrity, and purpose. We challenge one another to explore the world with intellectual rigor and imagine a better future.

Philosophy

Bentley provides a challenging and collaborative educational experience that honors the individuality of every student. We believe that academic excellence is best achieved in an environment that fosters mutual respect, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. By encouraging students to take intellectual risks, we prepare them to become lifelong learners and responsible global citizens.

Bentley Core Values

• Integrity: We act with honesty and take responsibility for our actions.
• Curiosity: We embrace the joy of discovery and the challenge of new ideas.
• Community: We build relationships based on trust, empathy, and belonging.
• Excellence: We strive for our best in all endeavors, valuing both the process and the outcome.

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Our goal is for every student to be engaged in a learning environment that balances rigorous academic inquiry with collaboration and creativity. At Bentley, we promote a student-centered approach, utilizing research-based methods to meet the needs of diverse learners. Our faculty are lifelong learners who hone their craft through continuous professional development, ensuring our curriculum remains innovative and relevant. We weave social-emotional learning into the fabric of our classrooms, helping students develop the resilience and empathy necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Pay Range

Bentley uses a competitive salary scale, which takes into account experience, education, and skill level. The salary scale for teaching positions ranges from $72,685 for teachers with no prior teaching experience to $140,000 for teachers with over 40 years of prior experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bentley is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both Livescan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process.

How to Apply:

Bentley School is an equal opportunity employer and seeks rich diversity among faculty and administration. Bentley School offers equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, race, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, religious creed, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship, medical leave or other types of protected leave, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position(s) for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for the position, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please notify Human Resources.