Associate Teacher
Head-Royce • Oakland
Responsibilities
Head-Royce School seeks Associate Teachers to support Lower School classroom teachers. We expect
that Associate Teachers are either intending to pursue a career in teaching, and are interested in learning
about classroom teaching practices and strategies or are looking to determine if a career in teaching is a
good match for them. Associate Teachers are responsible for supporting the lead teachers’ curriculum,
stated routines and general classroom culture protocols established by the lead teacher.
The School seeks applicants who have a strong academic background, experience in multicultural
education, an awareness of ecological literacy, an interest in project-based learning, an understanding of
children and a genuine fondness for working with students.
Skills, Attitudes, and Mindsets
A desire to support lead teachers and assist specialist teachers, and to teach students collaboratively
Ability to learn and apply classroom and school yard management strategies
Demonstrated desire to support the whole child, including identified school values, social and emotional curriculum and stated systems and protocols
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Demonstrates a desire to seek teaching/education as a career
Classroom experience (volunteering or teaching) is preferred
Ability to provide proof of Covid Vaccination (including booster) and TB clearance
Additional Qualifications: a bonus, but not required:
Enrollment in a Teacher Credentialing or Education program
Experience with progressive educational pedagogies (e.g. Project Based Learning, Social/Emotional curriculums, performing arts, etc.)
An appreciation for individual and cultural differences
Multilingual
