Second Grade General Studies Long-Term Substitute Teacher

The Contra Costa Jewish Day School • Lafayette

Second Grade General Studies

Long-Term Substitute Teacher: January 21-May 2, 2025

The Contra Costa Jewish Day School is a K-8 independent school with approximately 180 students, accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. We are seeking a Long-Term Substitute for our Second Grade General Studies Teacher. General Studies includes Language Arts, Humanities, Math, Science, Social-Emotional Learning and Service Learning. The school offers small class sizes, teaching assistants, a supportive environment, true dedication to professional growth, and an innovative approach to learning. The long-term substitute teacher will have the full-time support of the 2nd grade teaching assistants, an experienced team working with the students throughout the year; as well as ongoing mentoring and support from the Assistant Principal for Lower School and the Senior Administrative Team.

We seek a teacher who wants to engage in school life and culture. This assignment will cover the Second Grade teacher’s parental leave plus one overlap week at the start to support a smooth transition, with the total engagement expected to be from January 21 through May 2, 2025.

In addition to curriculum planning and whole-group/small group instruction, our teachers are expected to differentiate the curriculum and accommodate students with specific learning needs/strengths. Collaboration with colleagues and productive connections with parents - including parent newsletters, emails, phone calls, and report cards with personalized narratives are also important expectations. Teachers are responsible for some coverage of Recess, and participation in Open House, Professional Growth Days, and Parent-Teacher Conferences. We seek outstanding candidates of all backgrounds.

For more school info visit: https://www.ccjds.org 

Part Time Lower School (K-4) Counselor

The Contra Costa Jewish Day School • Lafayette

Job Description and Desired Qualifications

The part-time Lower School (K-4) Counselor will work as a member of a diverse school

community and its cohesive team to support the social and emotional well-being of the students

at Contra Costa Jewish Day School (CCJDS) We are searching for a part-time Lower School

counselor who will assist teachers as they work to address the personal, social, emotional, and

academic development of individual students and the class. Employee will enjoy the support of a

Senior Administrative Team and the CCJDS School Counselor.

Responsibilities

● Support implementation of CCJDS’ K-4 social-emotional development curriculum, which

includes Kimochis and Toolbox as examples of the CCJDS approach. Help guide, facilitate and

differentiate social emotional development curriculum, per age or grade level as appropriate, for a

diverse group of students. For example, provide lessons on friendship/peer relations, social skills,

stress management and sensitive topics

● Collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and outside professionals to establish

developmentally appropriate strategies for supporting students academically, emotionally,

socially, and behaviorally

● Participate in case management, assess therapeutic needs of individual students, consult with

and refer families to any necessary counseling. We do not expect ongoing individual therapy and

the expectations for case management are limited

● Intervene and provide crisis management on an as-needed basis throughout the school year,

including consultation, risk assessment, referral and follow-up

● Lead professional development programs for faculty in areas related to student

social-emotional development and safety, mental health, and other developmental issues

● Observe students in a variety of in-school settings to effectively collaborate with the Student

Support Teams, teachers, and families regarding student development and progress

● Interface as necessary with outside mental health resources as well as local and state agencies

responsible for providing services to children in need

For more school info visit: https://www.ccjds.org 

Music Teacher

Berkeley Unified School District • Berkeley

Music Teacher - Choir and general music Full-time music teacher. This position includes conducting a middle school chorus, 1st-3rd grade general music classes, and some 4th/5th grade ukulele classes. A current single-subject California music credential (or enrollment in an intern music credential program) is required. Ability to to teach a variety of instruments and/or general music is encouraged.

Apply using the link below.

The start date for this position is September 16, 2024. Accepting applications until December 1, 2024.

Kindergarten Teacher 2024-2025

Community Learning Center Schools (CLCS) • Alameda, CA

Community Learning Center Schools (CLCS) is a non-profit organization founded to support and manage two of the Bay Area's most innovative and respected public charter schools. CLCS manages hiring for the following two schools, both located in Alameda, CA: Alameda Community Learning Center | "Educating the Leaders of Tomorrow" | www.alamedaclc.org Nea Community Learning Center | "Engage. Explore. Excel." | www.neaclc.org School Mission To empower all youth to take ownership of their educational experience, to celebrate their diverse community, and to actively participate as members in a democratic society.

Job Summary: 

Nea Community Learning Center is hiring a Kindergarten teacher. We are looking for someone who is excited to educate in a diverse community and who celebrate differences in culture, background, learning style and thought process. Our teachers love to learn and and are motivated by challenge. Our 3rd grade Teacher will create curriculum and integrated projects to facilitate learning in small classes. The candidate will possess the ability to collaborate with colleagues to create inspired Project Based Learning (PBL) instruction. Benefits Sick Leave CalSTRS (California State Teachers Retirement System) Paid Induction (BTSA) after 1 year of employment 90% of Kaiser HMO Gold for the employee or application of amount to other plans 50% of dependent medical benefits based on Kaiser Gold $305 medical in lieu monthly if you choose not to use our medical plan 60% of DeltaCare HMO dental for the employee or amount applied to PPO plan Voluntary employee VSP and Chiropractic plans. Paid Long-Term Disability insurance Employee Assistance Program with free counseling for mental health, legal and financial issues Please visit our website at www.clcschools.org for information about both of our wonderful schools: Alameda and Nea Community Learning Centers. Nea Community Learning Center is a union school.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Cover Letter

Resume

Multi-Subject Teaching Credential; Ability to Transfer a Credential from Another State or Add a Credential to an Existing CA Credential

Two letters of recommendation

One of the two current letters of recommendation should be from a direct supervisor.

Comments and Other Information:

At Community Learning Center Schools (CLCS), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CLCS believes that diversity and inclusion among our community is critical to our success in education, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Substitute Teacher Pool, Multiple Roles!

Bishop O'Dowd High School • Oakland

In order to create an encouraging learning environment for students while their regular teacher is absent, the Substitute Teacher will need to effectively manage and instruct the class. You will be asked to cover a maximum of four class periods in a day and you may be called to substitute the morning of class.

Start date: 7/25/2024

Accepting Applications through 8/31/2024

Please include a cover letter, resume, and references.

PE Teacher

The Saklan School • Moraga

We seek a dynamic and passionate Physical Education (PE) Teacher dedicated to promoting health, wellness, and physical fitness among our students. The ideal candidate will inspire students to develop lifelong healthy habits, teamwork skills, and a love for physical activity. The PE Teacher will create an engaging and inclusive environment that supports all students' physical, social, and emotional growth. We are seeking reliable, adaptable candidates with a nurturing and supportive tone with students.

Start date: 8/12/2024

To apply: Email David O'Connell at office@saklan.org

Associate Teacher Years 1, 2, & 3

Redwood Day School • Oakland

Redwood Day seeks an Associate Teacher who will partner with an experienced mentor teacher to support the social-emotional and academic needs of students within a core Lower School classroom. The ideal candidate will have a keen, continued interest in developing teaching skills alongside the guidance of a mentor and will have a strong commitment to assuming increasing responsibility within a classroom community.

From the Redwood Day website, rdschool.org/about-us/associate-teaching-program, please complete the Redwood Day Employment and Associate Teacher applications and submit them along with a resume and cover letter by May 31, 2024, to: associateteacher2024@rdschool.org, Attention: Laurie Ransom.

Multiple Roles! (4)

Yu Ming Charter School • Oakland

K-5 English Literacy Teacher, K-5 Mandarin Homeroom Teacher, Design Lab Enrichment Teacher, Diversity Studies & SEL Teacher

K-5 Chinese Lead Classroom Teacher (Mandarin Immersion)

Yu Ming Charter School seeks dynamic, innovative, and experienced educators to join our team, committed to nurturing lifelong learners who are bilingual, bicultural and able to create change in their own lives and in our community. We seek teachers that are excited by the possibility of transforming the traditional model of education to be learner-centered through personalized and project based learning that cultivates both the cognitive and social emotional skills our students need to thrive in school and beyond.  Yu Ming teachers are leaders that thrive on exploration, collaboration, and seek to continuously learn and grow as individuals and team members.

K-5 English Literacy Teacher 

• Teach 3 50-minute English blocks and 1 1-hour intervention block each day

• Teach Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons and facilitate self directed learning (SDL) time

• Implement Common Core State Standards-aligned and Science of Reading-aligned curriculum and lessons that build and integrate rigorous and student-centered learning experiences in English in partnership with Mandarin Chinese co-teacher leading other subjects (i.e. Chinese language arts, mathematics, social science, science)

• Personalize learning by teaching effectively to the diversity of students in the classroom and ensuring student mastery of academic skills

• Assess and analyze student achievement using a variety of means to collect and report on data, make strategic planning decisions, and tailor instruction to meet individual student needs

• Use educational technology to support instruction, develop and deliver content and skill benchmarks, organize instructional materials, and track student progress

• Establish a strong classroom culture for learning that is positive, inclusive, restorative, and contributes to the broader school community  

• Provide access and ensure results for all students (i.e. above and below grade level proficiency, with IEP’s, English Learners) and integrate needed differentiation, interventions, accommodations, and extensions

• Actively collaborate with all colleagues, contribute pedagogical knowledge and expertise, and provide shared stewardship of the school

• Plan and pursue a program of personal professional growth and participate in both internal and external professional development activities

• Build meaningful relationships and communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and other school stakeholders

• Maintain a high-level of professionalism including meeting deadlines and commitments to self and the community

• May participate in summer program teaching or professional learning or curriculum development

Middle School Diversity Studies & SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) Teacher (Part-Time)

We are seeking a dedicated teacher proficient in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and adept in Diversity Studies to join our team. This teacher will be responsible for fostering the social and emotional development of middle school students within a supportive and nurturing learning environment. This teacher will guide students in exploring the complex intersections of social identities, encompassing race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, religion, and ability. Through this exploration, the aim is to cultivate empathy, critical thinking, and social awareness, as well as promote cultural and diversity awareness among students.

Design Lab Enrichment Teacher

Provide a high quality, personalized education program in the creative/professional arts (visual art, design, film/music production, theater arts, etc.)

• Make learning visible to the community in classrooms, hallways and arranging exhibits of students’ work

  • Engage students in the creative process and cultivate their talents while deepening their knowledge and understanding of art, design, or other creative arts

  • Build a classroom culture of self-expression in which students love art and utilize academic discourse to press student critical thinking about their creativity

  • Prepare lesson plans and course timelines; select supplies, raw materials, software programs and/or books for courses

  • Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress

  • Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs

• Develop a week-long expeditionary hands-on learning experiences for upper school students

• Actively participate in professional development activities including engaging in training with school leaders and coaches to benefit from targeted feedback on instruction

• Collaborate with colleagues to leverage collective expertise and resources to create a positive, inclusive, and effective learning environment for students

• Maintain a high-level of professionalism including meeting deadlines and commitments to self and the community

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

K-5 Chinese Lead Classroom Teacher (Mandarin Immersion): https://yumingcharterschool.bamboohr.com/careers/154

K-5 English Literacy Teacher: https://yumingcharterschool.bamboohr.com/careers/155

Diversity Studies & SEL Teacher: https://yumingcharterschool.bamboohr.com/careers/165

Design Lab Enrichment Teacher: https://yumingcharterschool.bamboohr.com/careers/164

Please include a cover letter, resume, and references.

Accepting Applications through 7/12/2024.

Start Date: 7/30/2024.

Summer Teaching Opportunities

Summer Algebra Institute (SAI) • Hayward

Summer Algebra Institute (SAI) is a grant-funded summer initiative to provide personalized math instruction to rising 7th-11th graders in our Hayward Promise Neighborhoods service area. This month-long full-day program is a multi-age pilot intended to accelerate growth in math and build academic confidence and stamina in students.

We are excited to get to know you and work with you to make this a healthy fit! Contact junia.kim@csueastbay.edu if you have questions or other inquiries.

Job Opportunities:

SAI Math Resident

SAI Teaching Lead

5th Grade Position

Kensington Elementary • Kensington

Kensington Elementary is a great neighborhood school in the East Bay hills just north of Berkeley. The staff is collaborative and committed. The school community is engaged and committed to doing anti-racist work. Start date: 8/17/2024.

Accepting applications until 6/7/2024.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Kim Jordan - Principal - kim.jordan@wccusd.net

Science Teacher Pool (2024 - 2025 School Year)

Bishop O'Dowd High School • Oakland

Bishop O’Dowd High School is seeking excellent candidates for high school Science teachers, with an emphasis in Biology and our 9th grade course, Science and the Environment for the 2024-2025 academic year. These are full-time positions, teaching five sections each semester and participating in the O’Dowd community. The successful candidates will be able to masterfully teach high school level courses for 9th and 10th graders. The ideal candidate will also have a commitment to bringing diversity, equity, and inclusion into their teaching practice and a demonstrated interest in Catholic education, educational technology, and a working knowledge of NGSS guidelines and applications. Start date: 08/05/2024

Application Deadline: 06/01/2024

Please submit an application through the link: https://bishopodowd.bamboohr.com/careers/210?source=aWQ9MjI%3D

Instructional Coach

Aim High Summer Camps

Instructional Coaches (ICs) are the academic leaders of our Aim High sites. They establish a learning environment in which all students: have positive relationships with teachers and feel a sense of belonging; gain and strengthen the skills to become independent learners; and develop a lifelong love of learning. Aim High ICs communicate Aim High’s teaching and learning objectives by leading professional development sessions and connecting teachers with Aim High curriculum materials. ICs coach Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and High School Instructional Assistants so that they have a safe space to grow as educators and hone new skills and strategies. They act as mentors and role models to ensure that all Aim High learning spaces are grounded in culturally responsive pedagogy and restorative practices.

Apply Now with your resume and cover letter: www.aimhigh.org/teach/

Lower School Teacher

The Contra Costa Jewish Day School • Lafayette

The Contra Costa Jewish Day School is a K-8 independent school with approximately 175 students, accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. We are seeking Lower School Teacher candidates for the 2024-2025 school year in General Studies, to include Language Arts, Humanities, Math, Science, Social Emotional Learning and Service Learning. We would like a teacher who wants to engage in school life and culture. The school offers small class sizes, teaching assistants, a supportive environment, true dedication to professional growth, and an innovative approach to learning. The school year (including teacher planning days before and after the student year) is from August 5, 2024 through June 11, 2025. 

In addition to curriculum planning and whole-group/small group instruction, our teachers are expected to differentiate the curriculum and accommodate students with specific learning needs/strengths. Collaboration with colleagues and productive connections with parents - including parent newsletters, emails, phone calls, and report cards with personalized narratives are also important expectations. Teachers are responsible for some coverage of Recess/PE, and participation in Science Night, Open House, Professional Growth Days, and Parent-Teacher Conferences. We seek outstanding candidates of all backgrounds. 

For more school info visit: https://www.ccjds.org 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Andrea Hess at ms.hess@ccjds.org

Director of Enrollment Management

The Saklan School • Moraga

The director of enrollment management is an integral part of the school’s administrative team and is responsible for managing all facets of the admissions process in the school’s effort to attract, enroll, and retain a diverse and dynamic student population.

Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to David O'Connell office@saklan.org

Kindergarten Teacher (Maternity Leave position)

The Saklan School • Moraga

The Saklan school is currently seeking a maternity leave kindergarten teacher for the beginning of the 2024-25 school year. Candidates must be fluent in progressive educational theory and practices, be culturally competent, and have previous classroom teaching experience. We are seeking candidates who are reliable, adaptable, and have a nurturing and supportive approach with students.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide differentiated, varied classroom instruction using a multi-modal approach
Provide clear performance objectives that will be widely understood by students, parents, and administrators alike
Facilitate the social, emotional, and academic development of students through the Responsive Classroom model
Develop and implement a variety of student assessment methods that will consistently and continuously provide a basis for evaluating progress
Coordinate with the Lower School Dean to deliver academic and social-emotional support for students
Contribute to the community beyond the classroom
Communicate with families and staff in a timely and professional manner

Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to David O'Connell office@saklan.org

Multiple Roles!

Bishop O'Dowd High School • Oakland

HS Social Studies Teacher, HS Math Teacher, HS Chorus Teacher (Part Time), HS Dance Teacher (Part-Time)

HS Social Studies Teacher - The position entails teaching five sections and participating in the O’Dowd community. The successful candidate will be able to masterfully teach high school level Studies, from introductory courses with 9th and 10th graders to advanced courses with 11th and 12th graders.

HS Math Teacher - The successful candidate will be able to masterfully teach high school level Math courses, ranging from 9th grade Math to upper level AP Math classes.

HS Chorus Teacher (Part Time) - The Choir Director at Bishop O’Dowd High School is responsible for leading and instructing a choir class. This position requires a passionate and experienced individual who can cultivate a dynamic and supportive learning environment, foster musical excellence, and guide students in their musical development. The Choir Director will oversee all aspects of the choir program, including vocal techniques, choral repertoire, teaching music theory, preparing for competitions, and organizing performances. This position is a ⅕ position.

HS Dance Teacher (Part Time) - The classroom teacher is responsible for teaching multi-level dance classes, ranging from 9th graders to 12th graders. Such classes may range from Dance 1, 2, 3, or Advanced Dance and Composition.

HS Social Studies Teacher - https://bishopodowd.bamboohr.com/careers/204?source=aWQ9MjI%3D
HS Math Teacher - https://bishopodowd.bamboohr.com/careers/205?source=aWQ9MjI%3D
HS Chorus Teacher - https://bishopodowd.bamboohr.com/careers/208?source=aWQ9MjI%3D
HS Dance Teacher -https://bishopodowd.bamboohr.com/careers/206?source=aWQ9MjI%3D

Please include a cover letter, resume, and references.

High School Social Studies Teacher (2024-2025 School Year)

Bishop O'Dowd High School • Oakland

The position entails teaching five sections and participating in the O’Dowd community. The successful candidate will be able to masterfully teach high school level Studies, from introductory courses with 9th and 10th graders to advanced courses with 11th and 12th graders. The teacher will have a commitment to bringing diversity, equity, and inclusion into their teaching practice and a demonstrated interest in Catholic education, and educational technology.

Please apply through this link: https://bishopodowd.bamboohr.com/careers/204?source=aWQ9MjI%3D

Lower School Division Head

Escuela Bilingüe Internacional • Oakland and Emeryville

Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI) is a PK to grade 8 independent school with two campuses in the San Francisco Bay Area: one in Oakland and one in Emeryville. EBI is the only Spanish-English bilingual, International Baccalaureate (IB) school in Northern California.

The Lower School Division Head is responsible for supervising the overall Lower School program (Grades 2 – 5) and all activities involving Lower School students, families, faculty and staff. The Lower School Division Head leads, manages and administrates the program for the holistic development of learners as well as promotes parent and community involvement. The Lower School Division Head serves on the Senior Leadership Team and reports to the Head of School.

The priority deadline is March 17. For more information, please visit:
www.ebinternacional.org/join-our-team/

Associate Teachers - 4 roles!

Head Royce • Oakland

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. Start date 8/1/2024.

Applications will be accepted through 4/1/2024. Interested candidates should apply through the website: https://jobs.lever.co/headroyce/6c92f5d4-1bb0-40f4-8870-504bc5dc2aca

Teaching Fellowship & Program Coordinator

Words in the Wild • Oakland/San Francisco

Words in the Wild is searching for a dual role with responsibilities for teaching and coordination/administration: Teaching Fellows deepen their expertise in high-quality literacy instruction for emergent readers and writers (grades K-8 TBD) through both professional development and hands-on experience. Specifically, fellows plan and deliver instruction focused on complex learners including children with dyslexia. The Program Coordinator coordinates pull-out intervention across multiple sites, including scheduling and tracking service minutes, managing curriculum and supplies, and preventing and solving problems. The Coordinator is responsible for communication among school administrators, school teachers, and WitW staff.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to carol@wordsinthewild.org. ALL APPLICANTS MUST ALSO fill out the Teaching Fellow application that can be found on the website: www.wordsinthewild.org/teaching-fellows.