TK/K Lead Teacher/Administrator

Walden Center and School • Berkeley

Walden Center and School seeks a dynamic Lower Group Teacher to join our teaching collective in the fall of 2024. If you have a vision of building a close-knit community, of working with kids, parents, and a small committed team of educators, this may be the engaging, invigorating, satisfying job you are looking for.

Walden Center and School has been a leader in progressive elementary education and collective administration for over 65 years. Walden is an independent K-6 school where drama, music, language, and art sit alongside traditional academic subjects as our core curriculum. At Walden, we believe that children learn best when their academic, emotional, physical, and social needs are addressed, and families are an integral part of our community. Teachers take an individualized approach in designing their curricula in order to meet each child where they are developmentally. Also, the teachers run the school as a teacher-led collective, which provides them with autonomy, and the right and responsibility to make decisions that affect both their own classrooms and the whole school. We are passionate about working with the diversity of our current community and strive to support an environment that feels inclusive and intentional.

Our approach to learning encourages creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking as a means to help children develop a lifelong love of learning, a strong sense of community, and a powerful sense of self. We believe learning should be personalized, child-centered, and joyful.

Job Description

Lower Group (TK-K) Teacher:
This position is for teaching Lower Group using a self-developed curriculum. Our Lower Group teacher integrates arts and play-based learning in their lessons in a hands-on, meaningful way. Walden teachers practice flexibility, openness, and keen observation to fully engage students and support their joy of learning. We believe that this approach honors different learning needs and life experiences. We utilize various assessment tools to inform our teaching. We do not administer formal tests or give grades.

Lower Group Teacher Duties:
Create an engaging and developmentally appropriate multi-sensory program for Kindergarten, and adapted TK curriculum
Prepare hands-on, project-based lessons grounded in constructivist principles
Plan and implement thoughtful academic, social-emotional, and anti-bias unit
Foster a warm, welcoming, safe classroom community
Ability to create a positive learning environment through consistent, fair, and respectful classroom management
Communicate effectively about student learning and behavior with parents and students' other teachers
Contribute to weekly notes home regarding curriculum, special events, and classroom needs
Attend parent-teacher conferences in the Fall and Spring and as needed throughout the year
Plan and host a summer get-together for incoming Lower Grouper families
Coordinate with the Admissions Coordinator to plan Lower Grouper child visits

Administration (Collective duties)
At Walden, there is no “principal” of the school. We operate as a collective, meaning that the teachers are solely responsible for all matters pertaining to the school's day-to-day operation and leadership functions. In this non-hierarchical structure, all teachers play an equal role in the running of the school, and decisions are made on a consensus model.

For your first two years, your duties as a member of the collective will include the following:
Actively participating in weekly staff meetings
Participating in the planning and executing of school events, including community-wide events and assemblies
Collaborating to ensure the smooth operation of the school, which might include coordinating schedules, making admissions decisions, and communicating with other stakeholders
Implementing and managing school policies and procedures, helping to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment
Participating in at least two school committees
Supporting other administrative needs as they arise
Meet with a mentor once a week

Typically, in your third year at Walden, your duties will increase as you become a core collective member. This will entail:
Additional time with the other core collective members for sensitive and pressing issues
Leadership positions on school committees
Evaluating, mentoring, and managing fellow employees
Ultimate responsibility for community-wide issues, complaints, problems
Managing the recruitment and hiring of new staff

Other Collective duties
Is on-site from 8:45-3:15p for teaching days and till 6p on Wednesdays for staff meetings
Supervising students when assigned duty
Collaborate with Collective members in consensus building process
Problem-solve classroom and administrative issues
Reads and responds to emails regarding school business in a timely manner
Attends and participates in school events
Reflects on and supports the school’s vision and mission
Commitment to participate in collectively administering the school using a consensus model
Supports ongoing school business after hours and on weekends as needed
Supports administrative goals generated in the meeting by taking on tasks
Summer Duties: admissions support, ongoing committee projects, and other tasks; meets when needed

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)
3+ years experience teaching at the lower elementary and/or preschool level
Knowledge of child development
Experience designing child-centered, age-appropriate, multi-sensory curriculum
Experience implementing anti-bias approaches and curriculum
Robust classroom management skills
Ability to adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners
Familiarity with social-emotional learning curricula and/or anti-bullying programs
Excellent communication skills
Ability to be flexible

Preferred:
Responsive Classroom experience
Experience teaching lower elementary grades
California Multiple-Subjects Credential

For more information about Walden, see our website: www.waldencenterschool.org.

Please send a resume and cover letter addressing your philosophy of education and add "Lower Group Teacher Hiring" to the subject line.

7th Grade Science Teacher

Contra Costa Jewish Day • Lafayette

Contra Costa Jewish Day School is a K-8 independent school with approximately 170

students, accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the

Western Association of Schools and Colleges. We are seeking a part-time 7th Grade

Science teacher. The position is available immediately.

CCJDS offers small class sizes, a supportive environment, true dedication to

professional growth, and an innovative approach to learning. 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. Productive and frequent connections with parents - including monthly

parent newsletters, emails, phone calls, and mid and end of semester report cards - and

collaboration with colleagues are also important expectations. We seek candidates who

want to engage in school life and culture. Our priority is hiring the best candidate

regardless of religious or other background.

Middle School Science Teaching Responsibilities

• Implement our established 7th grade science curriculum with a focus on inquiry, labs and project-based work. The primary focus of the 7th grade science curriculum is life science.

• Use a variety of curriculum materials, including the Full Option Science System (FOSS)

• Provide students with timely feedback on written assignments, including formative and summative assessments, science notebooks, and projects

• Write student narratives for progress reports and report cards

• Communicate with parents about student progress

Desired Qualifications

• BA degree or higher with a science focus

• Experience teaching science at the middle or high school level

• Experience working with middle school students in some capacity (teaching, tutoring, coaching, etc)

• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills

• Success collaborating with others in a team setting and embracing a culture of ongoing professional growth

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

We encourage all interested applicants to apply and will consider alternative qualifications.

This is a 22-25% exempt position, Monday-Thursday. The school has some flexibility to

schedule classes based on applicant’s availability. Salary is paid semi-monthly based

on an hourly rate of $29-$40/hour, commensurate with experience.

The Contra Costa Jewish Day School welcomes qualified applicants with a variety of

talents, interests, backgrounds and perspectives. CCJDS does not discriminate based

on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity

or physical disability in the admission of students or the employment of staff, nor does it

tolerate sexual harassment.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Danielle Garrison

Assistant Principal of Middle School

ms.garrison@ccjds.org

Teaching Fellow

Words In The Wild • San Francisco

The Opportunity:
This is a part-time paid Fellowship that includes teaching small group reading intervention in schools in San Francisco (Mission) while also participating in internal learning and on-going education led by our staff and community partners.

The start date is somewhat flexible. We have the ability to work with students to clear their credential. We have had several students work with us in the past who are also working on their student teaching and we have found a schedule to fit. Additionally, we have had seasoned teachers who are looking to strengthen their skills in teaching reading and writing. Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out if they have additional questions: carol@wordsinthewild.org.

Fill out the application here: https://www.wordsinthewild.org/teaching-fellows and also send a resume and cover letter to carol@wordsinthewild.org

1st Grade Long Term Substitute

South Peninsula Hebrew Day School • Sunnyvale

The Opportunity:
We are looking for a warm and dynamic teacher to be a long-term sub (covering a maternity leave) in Grade 1 General Studies (Lang. Arts, Math, Sci, & SS) from mid Nov 2023 to mid March 2024. We are happy to entertain candidates who are still finishing credentialing coursework, have recently completed coursework, and/or need to complete Student Teaching. The position is a full-time paid position.

Please email Hilary Andaya (handaya@sphds.org) and Lori Meyers (lori.meyers@sphds.org)

5th Grade Teacher

Aspire Public School • East Bay

The Opportunity:
Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. As an instructor at Aspire, you will deliver high-quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual. In addition, you will empower students to take control of their own learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of our nationally recognized model. Your professional learning community will provide a supportive and collaborative environment to fuel your growth and development. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree.

What You Will Do:

• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college

• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines

• Assess students regularly and refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs

• Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education

• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school

• Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches

Elementary Environmental Science & Garden Teacher

La Scuola • San Francisco

Job Description

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Environmental Science and Garden Teacher reports to the K - 5 Division Director and leads and plans for garden and environmental science classes developing them within the IB PYP Curriculum framework and in line with the Reggio Emilia philosophy. The teacher also offers critical support to teachers and students to ensure that a school can maximize and grow the educational potential of the garden.

Third Grade Head Teacher (Full Time, Immediate Start)

Town School for Boys • San Francisco

Position Description:

Town School for Boys seeks a full-time Third Grade Head Teacher to begin immediately for the 2023 - 2024 school year. The position requires working collaboratively with a full-time Resident Teacher and the other grade-level team members, including the third-grade head Teacher and Resident Teacher in the other third-grade classroom.

Ultimately, we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Job Include: 

This position involves teaching one section of 25 students. There are weekly faculty meetings and lunch and recess duty obligations. The position also involves conducting daily student morning meetings as well as supervision of daily recess breaks for students. Parent-teacher conferences are held twice a year. 

6th-8th Grade ELA

Mission Dolores Academy • San Francisco

Mission Dolores Academy prides itself on its academic excellence as we work to prepare our students to become conscientious and productive members of the community. Mission Dolores Academy is an independent (non-Archdiocese) Catholic K-8 school that serves 190 students, the vast majority of whom come from under-resourced families. MDA was founded on the principles of academic excellence, lifelong learning, and social emotional education. Note: ALL ARE WELCOME HERE. You do not need to be Catholic or religious to apply.

MDA welcomes students with learning differences, working to officially identify and accommodate those with a processing deficit, ADHD, or speech and language impairment. Through our partnership with the UCSF Dyslexia Center, Samuel Merritt Department of Occupational Therapy, the San Francisco Unified School District Private/Parochial Assessment Department, and Jennifer Katz, Inc., we seek to be able to accommodate learning needs at every grade level through both pull-out intervention and within the general education classroom. Our Learning Lab, which encompasses Reading, Math, and Speech and Language Pathology (and the requisite specialists), works to identify at-risk learners and begins research-based interventions as early as Quarter One in Kindergarten.

Academic Program: In partnership with its families, Mission Dolores Academy strives to nurture academic excellence in each student, cultivating an environment that supports its scholars in becoming insightful, informed, and compassionate young adults. The school seamlessly combines the traditional with the innovative as it helps to develop confident lifelong learners. MDA’s curriculum is Common Core Standards-based and our foundational reading program is grounded in the Science of Reading. Additionally, all K-3 teachers are trained in the Orton-Gillingham method.

Prep time: positions includes very generous prep time (approximately 8-9 hours per week)

Contact: Elizabeth Faherty, Director of Learning Services elizabethf@mdasf.org

K-8 Substitute + After School Activity Leader

Redwood Day School • Oakland

The K-8 Substitute Teacher/After School Activity Leader is a dynamic and flexible educator who has experience in executing lesson plans and teaching across grades. The ideal candidate is committed to academic excellence and diversity and understands the social and emotional growth and development of children in Kindergarten - 8th grades. This individual will have a strong commitment to meeting the learning needs of each student, a teaching style that supports differentiation of instruction, a collaborative spirit, and an interest in building community in and outside of the classroom. Responsibilities as a substitute teacher will include teaching language arts, math, history, P.E., music, art, garden, cooking, Spanish, library, and/or science. Average class size is 18-22 students. Activity leader duties include planning, developing and facilitating creative clubs and recreational activities for participants in our after school day care program.

If you are interested, please reach out to Johanna Aeschliman: jaeschliman@rdschool.org

4/5 Lead teacher, 2nd grade long-term sub, Playground Supervisor (multiple positions)

Piedmont Avenue Elementary (OUSD) • Oakland

We are looking for one 4/5 full time classroom teacher. Teacher would work collaboratively with a batti alum who teaches 4th grade. Accepting applicants who are currently in school to earn their credential.

We are looking for a 2nd grade teacher to fill in for a teacher on maternity leave through December. Teacher would work collaborative with a 10 year veteran teacher and school administrator who supports lower grades.

Playground supervisor would monitor recesses for all grades, lead student in games, work with teachers on discipline issues and gain valuable experience for transitioning into a classroom teacher.

Early Learning Teachers - Bilingual Spanish Speaking

Family Connections Early Childhood • Daly City, East Palo Alto, Redwood City

About the Organization

We empower under-served families in San Mateo County with children from birth and beyond by providing free, high-quality early learning programs linked with wrap-around services that propel our families – and our whole community – forward. Serving as a Family Resource Hub, we offer multiple access points for the community to engage in programming that is able to respond to the unique needs of each family. Through our Early Learning Classes, Young Scholars Program, Family Support Services, and Clinical Services, our goal is to strengthen protective factors and deepen the connection between caregivers and their children.

Learn more about us here: https://www.familyconnections.org/aboutus.

To apply, please submit your most recent resume and cover letter to Carolina Balladares, Director of Programs, via email at cballadares@familyconnections.org.

Garden Teacher/School Gardener (PT, 23-24 school year)

Golestan • El Cerrito

Golestan is looking to hire a part time (20 hr/wk) School Gardener/Garden Teacher for our elementary and ideally also preschool programs. This person will be working four to five days a week with classes in the school gardens and farm. This person will also be in charge of the maintenance and upkeep of the garden and farm areas, including care of our school rabbits. Teaching hours will include Mon-Thurs early afternoons, additional working hours to be determined during the hiring process. This is a position for the 2023-2024 school year. 

Preschool Teacher - Lead and Associate Role

La Scuola International School • San Francisco

We are seeking Preschool / Early Education Teachers for the upcoming school year. Applicants should be strong team players and be very proactive and flexible. Final candidates need to be prepared for a teaching demonstration (or a video if they are overseas).
 
This position will report to the Early Childhood Director at our campus in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood.

Role responsibilities

-Set educational and developmental goals for the children in your group, both as a group and individually.
-Prepare the environment (indoor and outdoor) thoughtfully every day so that it supports those objectives.
-Plan (progettazione) & carrying out appropriate daily curriculum and long term projects to further support those goals.  
-Assess and document the group dynamic, as well as individual developmental progress toward group and individual goals is required.  
-Effectively communicate with staff and parents; a weekly bulletin (Momenti) describing classroom activities is required for all classes. The weekly bulletin will also explain why the described activities are chosen and what children are learning through them.

We are interested in teachers with some knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach and IB-PYP (IB Primary Years Programme). This position will begin immediately and will report to the Early Childhood Director at our campus in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood.

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

The Saklan School • Moraga

Overview of the Position
The assistant teacher’s duties will be split between assisting the Preschool and Pre-kindergarten classes. Responsibilities include:

Interacting with children in a learning environment
Supervising children
Weekly planning of hands-on activities and circle-time
Daily preparing and clean-up of activities and snack
Assisting with toileting
Working cooperatively with staff and parents
Able to lift 40lbs

Full-time position, hours of work maybe flexible

Qualifications
Candidates must be fluent in progressive educational theory and practices, be culturally competent, and have previous classroom teaching/assisting experience. Candidates must have valid qualifications for working with preschool students, which include 12 core semester units (Child/Human Growth and Development, Child, Family and Community and Program/Curriculum). AA or BA preferred. Candidates must meet State Licensing requirements which include Live Scan Fingerprinting, current TB clearance, immunizations, health report, Adult and Child CPR and First Aid training. We are seeking candidates who are reliable, adaptable and have a nurturing and supportive tone with students.

Overview of School
The Saklan School offers an outstanding co-educational PreK-8 program to over 140 students. The school community embraces the ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity of the Lamorinda area and well beyond. The school’s educational program is driven by its mission of Thinking Creatively, Acting Compassionately and Living Courageously, and fosters all of the skills of 21st Century pedagogy. Our small class size and student-centered approach cultivates confidence, self-esteem and leadership skills. The Saklan School places emphasis on a well-rounded approach, a strong sense of community, responsibility, personal growth, and balance.

The Saklan School is located in Moraga, California, with easy access to many points in the East Bay area.

Submit resume and cover letter to David O'Connell at doconnell@saklan.org

4/5 Combination Lead Teacher

Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter School • San Luis Obispo

Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter School is a project based school. Simulations and hands on learning are part of the daily process. Combination classes are deliberate, with a cap of 24 students, to allow for a 2 year teacher/student relationship.

To apply, send all needed items to Julie Turk, jturk@bsfcs.org

Lead Teacher: 1st and 2nd Grade

Synergy School • San Francisco

Work as part of the Rainbow Room 1st & 2nd Grade teaching team. Teacher will plan, develop and deliver 1st and 2nd grade multi-subject, progressive curriculum that reflects the curriculum and educational standards, using a variety of instructional methods. The applicant will also collaborate with their co-lead teacher in the Rainbow Room.

• Teach 5 days a week.

• 100% FTE, Exempt

• Location: on campus, in-person

• Evaluate the academic and social growth of students.

• Manage communication with parents including phone, email, meetings, assessment and reporting.

• Practice the Synergy School agreement system and Synergy philosophy regarding growth and change. 

• Communicate with team and learning specialist regarding students with special learning needs. Modify and adapt curriculum. 

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs

• Coordinate and manage field trips, including overnight outdoor education

• Member of Educational Cooperative

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Eligible to work in the US

Preferred skills:

• Experience teaching elementary subjects, especially teaching reading

• ability to develop and implement a project-based, anti-bias curriculum

• commitment to progressive educational practices

• Understanding developmental needs of 1st and 2nd grade students

• Team teaching experience

• Experience working with diverse learners

• Willingness to fulfill co-op duties

• Interest in being a part of K-8 community

• Strong organizational and collaborative skills

• Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum

• Outdoor education experience

• Teaching credential preferred

School Background
Synergy School is a progressive, independent K-8 school with a vibrant, diverse community and a commitment to social justice. Since 1973, the school has been providing a quality education by empowering children to flourish academically, to blossom as individuals, and to become self-confident, creative learners.

Synergy was founded as and remains a teachers’ cooperative. All full-time teachers are co-directors of the school and sit on the board of trustees. The combining and sharing of staff energies, skills and resources enhances the cooperative nature of the school.

The mission of Synergy School is to empower students to become self-confident, accomplished, and creative learners. Synergy empowers teachers to direct the school in its commitment to the highest standards of progressive education, global awareness and social justice.

Synergy School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values workplace diversity. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, age, religion, creed, national origin, disability, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, parental status, domestic partner status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer-related), or the conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and AIDS-related conditions or other non-merit factors or any category provided by ordinance.

Middle School Humanities Teacher

Helios School• Sunnyvale

Helios is an innovative, independent school community for gifted learners in grades K-8 based in Sunnyvale, CA. Our faculty members collaborate to create and continuously improve an exceptional program tailored to the needs of our gifted population. This program is distinctive in the way it weaves together interdisciplinary project based learning, placement-based mathematics, social emotional learning, opportunities for students to direct their own learning, and connection to issues in the wider world.

We boast a committed faculty that enjoys teaching in a collaborative environment where they are respected and empowered. Helios teachers are professionals of high caliber who are creative, innovative and have a growth mind-set. They are experienced in progressive/ constructivist education and understand that the best education starts with the child.

Helios is seeking a middle school Humanities teacher for the 2023-2024 school year to join our Middle School team. Please submit a cover letter and resume in pdf to careers@heliosschool.org.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a co-teacher to lead a combined 5th/6th grade class that fosters an environment where students feel supported to respect themselves, take intellectual risks, and develop respect and empathy for others

• Provide engaging Humanities instruction encompassing English Language Arts and Social Studies

• Lead a small Elementary, Middle School, or High School leveled math class

• Offer an elective on a topic that interests and excites you

• Participate in our camping program, which includes week long trips twice per year

• Collaborate with administration and other grade-band teachers to continuously enhance and adapt our theme based expeditionary curriculum

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.

• Teaching credential desired.

• Advanced degree highly preferred.

Experience

• Experience working with children required.

• Two years or more of teaching experience preferred.

4th Grade Teacher

The Saklan School • Moraga

The Saklan school is currently seeking a fourth-grade teacher for the 2023-24 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.

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to office@saklan.org.

3rd Grade Teacher

Willits Elementary Charter • Willits, CA

Willits Elementary Charter School is searching for a talented and dedicated 3rd Grade Elementary Teacher to join our dynamic team. If you have a passion for education and love working with young minds, this could be the perfect position for you! Our small public charter school was started in 2012 by parents with a focus on hands-on learning, academic success, and social-emotional growth.

Requirements:

🔹 Multiple Subject Credential or willingness to work while completing one.

🔹 Experience in teaching elementary students (preferred).

🔹 Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

🔹 Ability to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

🔹 A genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our students.

At Willits Elementary Charter School, we believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative community that empowers both students and educators. Our school is dedicated to providing a well-rounded education that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and personal growth. As a third-grade teacher, you will have the opportunity to inspire young learners, develop their academic abilities, and nurture their social-emotional skills. Your passion and dedication will help shape the future generation, making a lasting impact on their lives. Join our incredible team and become part of our thriving educational community! Our previous third-grade teacher, with us for 10 years, completed the teacher training program at BATTI. We can't wait to hear from you!

To apply, please visit the EdJoin link and submit your application along with a resume and cover letter.

4th Grade Lead

Argonne Elementary • San Francisco

Argonne Elementary School, a public school in SFUSD, is hiring a 4th grade general education teacher for the 23-24 school year. Argonne has an extended year program and is located in the Richmond neighborhood in San Francisco. We value experiential, project-based learning and strive to incorporate technology, social-emotional learning, and multi-sensory approaches in our curriculum.

Argonne's school year starts in July and students participate in 20 additional days of instruction. This allows teachers more time to focus on providing enrichment opportunities and supports students in staying engaged with their learning throughout the year. The first day of school this year is July 5, 2023.

If you are interested, please submit your resume to our principal, Ms. Sheree Catingub, via email at catingubs@sfusd.edu.