Multiple Roles (10) - Teacher and Instructional Lead

Peninsula Bridge • Mountain View, Menlo Park, Atherton, San Mateo

Peninsula Bridge, an educational equity non-profit, is looking for inspiring educators to join our 4th-7th grade After School Academy, an academic and SEL enrichment program that meets September - May at sites across the peninsula. Our teacher positions are two days a week from 4:00 - 6:00pm with approximately 45 minutes of additional prep each week with an hourly rate of $75/hr. Instructional lead positions are 10 hours a week, two days a week from 3:15 - 6:15 on site and four hours of admin and meetings each week which can be done flexibly, with an hourly rate of $50/hr.

These positions are great for full-time educators, early service teachers, or semi-retired teachers who care about educational equity. We provide engaging lesson plans, activities and materials and have an incredible on-site admin staff at each site. Teaching with Peninsula Bridge is an amazing way to have a meaningful impact on the lives of under-represented and historically marginalized students and families on the peninsula.

Accepting applications through 5/1/2024.

Start date: 8/26/2024.

Instructional Lead Job Description: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/628ff86767fd18443bb09e47/t/65fb62cce1b2d57e74868746/1710973645476/Instructional+Lead+Job+Description+for+2024-25+.pdf

Teacher Job Description: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/628ff86767fd18443bb09e47/t/660723daf6ecec1dc479ccd8/1711743962886/Peninsula+Bridge+Teacher+Job+Description-+After+School+2024-25+.docx.pdf

Send application, resume, and cover letter to MaryBeth Ventura - marybeth@peninsulabridge.org.

Elementary School Special Education Teacher Mild/Moderate

E.R. Taylor Elementary School • San Francisco

Special Education Mild/Moderate pool position for 2024-2025 school year. Special Education Mild/Moderate credential, with an English Learner Authorization required. Start date: 8/13/2024. Apply here to be considered for Special Education Mild/Moderate positions across SFUSD. Please also apply to site-specific postings.

Accepting applications through 06/05/2024.

Apply through the website: https://careers.sfusd.edu/

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

4 roles! K, 2nd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade

SFUSD Elementary School • San Francisco

Four (K, 2, 4, 5) classroom teacher positions open at an SFUSD community school in the Mission neighborhood.

Wonderful community, competitive pay and great benefits. BATTI students graduating summer 2024 encouraged to apply now.

Please email Andrea (BATTI class of 2012) for more details burgassera@sfusd.edu.

2 Roles! Lower Elementary Teacher and Learning Support Coordinator

Trinity School • Menlo Park

Lower Elementary Teacher

Trinity School is excited to announce an opening for a Lower Elementary Lead Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. This is an exceptional opportunity for a teacher looking to join a team-oriented, inclusive, and professional learning community. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment in their homeroom and creating a program that meets each child's intellectual and emotional needs. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across grade levels and the school leadership to implement engaging inquiry-based learning experiences for their students. The Lead Teacher is the primary connection a child has for their learning and social-emotional experience at school. Trinity upholds the partnership between home and school with role clarity and transparent communication to ensure the child’s well-being and progress. The Lead Teacher is joined in the classroom by a teaching assistant, whom they supervise.

Learning Support Coordinator

Trinity School is seeking a talented and dynamic educator who will work closely with teachers, parents, and administrators to support students in preschool through Grade 5, especially those with learning differences/social and emotional needs. The Learning Support Coordinator will collaborate with and assist teachers in implementing effective research-based strategies, observing and pushing into the classrooms to assist with differentiation and implementation of accommodations. As well as supporting families, helping them access available resources and helping them better understand how their child learns. Ultimately, as the Learning Support Program develops and a Student Support Team is formed, the Learning Support Coordinator will be the lead liaison between the SST and the teachers and families.

Send application, resume, and cover letter to Colette McWilliams - cmcwilliams@trinity-mp.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! Administrative and Faculty

La Scuola International School • San Francisco

FACULTY
PE Teacher (Grades 4 - 8, San Francisco Campus)
Preschool Assistant Teacher (San Francisco & Silicon Valley)
Preschool / Early Education Teacher (San Francisco & Silicon Valley)
Elementary Teacher (San Francisco & Silicon Valley)
Middle School Math and Science Teacher (San Francisco)

ADMINISTRATIVE
Campus Manager (Silicon Valley Campus)
Custodian & Kitchen Assistant (Silicon Valley Campus)
Marketing, Communications & Events Associate (TEMPORARY)

Please refer to the website for position descriptions and apply within. The start date of Administrative Roles varies while Faculty Roles start August 1, 2024. Opportunities are updated frequently and we encourage you to check back often. Grazie mille!

Applications will be accepted through 4/30/2024. Applicants should apply via the website and direct any questions to HR@lascuolasf.org

Summer Camp Instructor

Marin Humane's Summer Camp • Novato

We are looking for an early career teacher or teacher candidate to teach at our fun summer camp! This is a great opportunity for those who love kids and animals to combine their two interests.

The Summer Camp Instructor supports the Youth Program Manager with all aspects of Marin Humane summer camp. They will lead camp activities and assist in all aspects of the camp sessions. They are responsible for working collaboratively with Marin Humane staff and volunteers and supporting the mission, goals and philosophy of Marin Humane.

Please submit an application by 4/15/2024 through the website and send any questions to Amy at education@marinhumane.org. Start date: 6/17/2024

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 Head Teacher (Grade TBD, K-2nd)

Peninsula School • Menlo Park

As the Lower School Head Teacher, you'll play a pivotal role in nurturing students through a journey of exploration, inquiry, and learning. Working closely with our dynamic lower school team, you'll be a vital contributor to an environment where math, literacy, integrated social studies, and social/emotional development are taught within a progressive framework. Collaboration with specialist teachers across various disciplines—including Art, Woodshop, Ceramics, Weaving, Music, Library, Spanish, Science, and Physical Education—creates an unparalleled opportunity to cultivate rich, cross-disciplinary learning experiences for students. This framework honors and celebrates play, prioritizes student choice and voice, and centers Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) practices. Lower School teachers work collaboratively on a team with the support of the Associate Head of School (AHOS) and literacy and math specialists. Teacher creativity is encouraged and celebrated as teachers address the needs of their students, while remaining steadfast to the school's mission, values, and progressive educational philosophy.

Send application, resume, and cover letter to hr@peninsulaschool.org.

Head Teacher, Lower School

North Bridge Academy • Mill Valley

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and empathetic teacher, who can work collaboratively with a Learning Specialist. Lower School Head Teachers are responsible for teaching ELA, Math and Social Studies. Candidates will need to understand the importance of supporting the social/emotional needs of all students and identify triggers and offer solutions that minimize attentional and/or anxiety issues often present in our students. Preferably, this person has experience with project-based teaching and is able to frame essential questions in an engaging way to encourage deeper student learning.

Please send your resume and cover letter, describing how your experience and skills will contribute to the position, along with your salary requirements to Annie Crowder, Head of School at annie@northbridgeacademy.org . Please put the title of the position in the subject line of your email.

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.

K-8 Performing Arts Teacher

The Saklan School • Moraga

The Saklan School is currently seeking a Performing Art teacher. 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 tone with students.

Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to office@saklan.org

5th Grade Lead Teacher

Mission Dolores Academy • San Francisco

MDA is looking for a certified or per-service 5th grade teacher for an immediate start. This position is supported by full curriculum materials and 10.5 hours of prep time per week. Please see our link for more details.

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Please contact MDA Principal, Natalie Garcia Lara at nataliegl@mdasf.org

Four Positions!

Red Bridge • San Francisco

https://www.redbridgesf.org/careers

Associate Teacher: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d5b1ccb8c20010001f832ec/t/659071bd1b138e1921393373/1703965117400/Associate+Teacher+Job+Post.pdf

Athletic Director:
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Elementary School Teacher:
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Middle School Math Teacher:
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High School Mathematics Teacher and Advancement Associate

Drew School • San Francisco

Mathematics Teacher:
Drew School seeks a full-time Mathematics teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Full-time faculty teach four sections and actively participate in departmental and curricular planning meetings. We seek an educator who employs a variety of pedagogical approaches and who has experience teaching high school mathematics including upper-level courses. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching a wide range of student abilities. We seek an educator who will be a collegial, collaborative, and supportive school community member.

Advancement Associate:
Drew School seeks an enthusiastic and motivated professional to join our dynamic and small but mighty development team. The Advancement Associate will assist with a variety of development and communication initiatives including annual fund and endowment initiative support, database management, alumni engagement, event planning, donor stewardship, and communications, among other tasks. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Associate Director of Advancement and working closely with the Director of Advancement and Associate Director of Communications. With a new incoming Head of School next year and an exciting endowment initiative underway, now is a truly exciting time to join our team!

Please apply through the School website or the job description link.

K-1 Lead Teacher

Marin Horizon School • Mill Valley

SCHOOL DESCRIPTION

Since its founding in 1977, Marin Horizon has been providing a challenging and robust academic program combined with character-enhancing life skills. Marin Horizon is a place of creative, active learning built around our commitment to developing each student’s confident voice. Marin Horizon serves about 300 students from toddler through grade eight and is located in Mill Valley, CA.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Marin Horizon seeks a creative and dynamic kindergarten or first grade lead teacher with a desire to create

engaging, differentiated curriculum and foster a caring and vibrant classroom community. The ideal candidate has experience with curriculum design and acknowledges the importance of social-emotional learning across all learning experiences. The position requires excellent collaborative and communication skills, a flexible and positive attitude, and the vision necessary to help create a dynamic kindergarten or first grade program.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and implementation of curriculum, including Wilson Fundations, Bridges in Math, and Responsive Classroom

• Create a safe, inclusive environment for all learners

• Assess students regularly, examine assessment data, and refine lesson plans to differentiate instruction for each student while working collaboratively with student support teachers

• Communicate routinely and effectively with parents

• Participate in other school-wide activities throughout the year such as Back-to-School Night, an overnight camping trip, parent conferences, department and staff meetings, admission events, and occasional evening or weekend school events

• Serve as a mentor for an associate teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related field; Multiple-subject credential preferred

• A minimum of 3 years relevant teaching experience

• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds

• Knowledge of Responsive Classroom, Wilson Fundations, and Bridges Math Workshop desirable

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Anticipated salary range between $71,000 and $100,000 depending on education and experience

• Excellent benefits package

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to jobs@marinhorizon.org.

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