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Youngers Teacher (K/1)
Osoberry School • Portland, OR
Osoberry School • Portland, OR
The Youngers Teacher is a new position for our growing school. The Youngers Teacher will be responsible for implementing a playful K/1 math and literacy curriculum in addition to a mixed-age group (K-3rd) for art, science and social studies during theme study projects. In addition to providing high-quality academics, we are play advocates and believe in offering unstructured playtime every day. We’re excited to grow our team with an innovative and experienced teacher who adores five- and six-year-olds.
BATTI Cohort 10 alum and started their own school this year in Portland!
To apply: Email Emily Souther - emily@osoberry.school
1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade Lead Teacher Positions
Charles Armstrong School • Belmont
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew • San Mateo
Working at Episcopal Day
We are a team of best-in-class leaders and educators that take great joy in making a difference in the lives of our students. We value collaboration, creative thinking, and lifelong learning—and we have a lot of fun together along the way.
To apply: Email Katie McDougall at kmcdougall@episcopaldaysanmateo.org
Lower School Assistant Teacher
Presidio Hill School • San Francisco
Presidio Hill School • San Francisco
Presidio Hill School is an independent, progressive school located in the Presidio Heights neighborhood of San Francisco and serves a diverse population of approximately 230 students enrolled in transitional kindergarten to 8th grade, with a faculty and staff of approximately 45 people. The lower school, grades TK-5, has approximately 125 students and 20 faculty members. Established in 1918 by artist-educator-activists Helen Salz and Flora Arnstein, Presidio Hill School is the oldest continuously operating progressive school in California, with a mission and deep history connected to social justice. Our Lower School Assistant Teacher will have demonstrated passion and experience teaching and working with students and a school community that explicitly strives to be inclusive.
To apply: email Josephine Saunders - josephine@presidiohill.org
Kindergarten English Teaching Associate
Chinese American International School (CAIS) • San Francisco
Chinese American International School seeks a Kindergarten English Teaching Associate
This is an English language position, proficiency in Chinese is not required. Non-exempt, full-time position
OPPORTUNITY
Join the vibrant community at the Chinese American International School’s new Forever Home campus on 19th Avenue as a Kindergarten English Teaching Associate. Become part of a team striving to be the world’s most innovative, inspiring, and influential Chinese English dual-language immersion school.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate finds resonance with CAIS’s mission to Embrace Chinese, Become Our Best Selves, and Contribute to a Better World; our Core Values of Courage, Curiosity, Inclusion, Kindness, and Perseverance; and our Strategic Vision 2020-2025 to Reimagine CAIS, Reimagine Success. As CAIS aims to empower independent, effective, and inspired learners, we look for a candidate adept at student-centered pedagogy such as differentiation, use of assessment to inform teaching, and Workshop-based instruction. This candidate can foster a joyful learning community that strikes a developmentally appropriate balance between deepening students’ academic skills and nurturing the curiosity and creativity of our learners. Our new team members will collaborate with Kindergarten colleagues and enjoy a wealth of professional development opportunities. CAIS offers a dynamic dual culture setting in which faculty are immersed in a culture of language learners. We look for a candidate who will embrace CAIS’s work to create an equitable, inclusive environment where all faculty, students, and families are supported in their individual identities. We welcome all applicants who aim to actively support and participate in our diverse and inclusive community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Position responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
● Work with Kindergarten to team to provide daily open-ended activities that embrace child-centered pedagogy and play-based curriculum
● Support classroom teachers to prepare curriculum and assist in instruction and assessment to align with school mission, policies, goals, and initiatives
● Support young children throughout the day, including outdoor play, lunch, transitions
● Lead small group instruction in collaboration with and guidance from the teacher
● Provide for the physical safety of children
● Support the daily operations of the school by assisting with arrival and drop-off
● Be knowledgeable of and follow school policies and procedures, in particular those dealing with confidentiality, cross-cultural understanding, discipline, harassment and communication, health and safety or licensing regulations
● Communicate with lead teacher for feedback on professional growth and development
● Interact with children using positive, supportive, and respectful attitude, language, and tone, using a Positive Discipline approach to guide behavior
● Develop a positive intellectual, emotional, and social environment within the classroom and a class community in which all children feel valued and a sense of belonging
● Work collaboratively and maintain standards of respect, courtesy, and mutual consideration with the school community, including students, staff, and parents
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
● Interest in child development or early childhood education
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
● Ability to work with colleagues from different backgrounds
● Commitment to school mission, policies, and initiatives
● Technical/Computer skills as required for job performance
● Initial and continued tuberculosis clearance
● Initial and continued criminal background clearance by DOJ and FBI
VALUED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
We value, but do not require, the following attributes:
● 12 ECE units or Child Development Teacher Permit
● Bachelor’s degree preferred
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
The CAIS Board of Trustees and administration are expressly dedicated to ensuring that CAIS is a great place to work. The school is committed to attracting, developing, retaining, and rewarding top-tier employees with a strong benefits package. The salary range for this position is: $21.52-$26.54 per hour, based on experience. Please see the final page for a description of benefits.
ABOUT CAIS
As the nation’s first Mandarin Immersion Preschool through 8th grade school, CAIS embodies our mission by working continuously to maintain our role as a leader in immersion education. We value honest self-assessment, thoughtful self-reflection, intentional planning, and focused implementation. In September 2024, our entire community began the school year at our new campus on 19th Avenue in San Francisco, which more than doubled our program space from our Hayes Valley locations and now allows all divisions to be together on one spectacular campus. For information about our Early Childhood Center (ECC), visit the website.
TO APPLY
CAIS’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is central to our mission. People of color and LGBTQIA candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Email cover letter, resume, and list of references to jobs@cais.org. In the subject line please indicate: “Kindergarten English Teaching Associate.” Please no calls.
Associate Clubhouse Director
Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula • San Mateo County
Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula • Redwood City
The Associate Clubhouse Director at BGCP supports the daily operations, staff supervision, and program implementation within the high school clubhouse location in Redwood City. This role ensures a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment where youth can develop academically, socially, and emotionally. This role reports to the Vice President, Redwood City Clubhouse.
Start date: 5/15/2025
Accepting applications through 5/7/2025.
High School Program Leader (3 open roles)
Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula • San Mateo County
Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula • Redwood City
The High School Program Leader is responsible for supporting classroom instructors to deliver effective learning environments for students through additional teaching, facilitation and coordination. This role will provide you with valuable professional development and personal growth opportunities as you will have the chance to work with different grade bands (9th-12th). This role is for those who are available to work 5 days a week during the school year at Redwood City Clubhouse in Redwood City, CA and reports to the Academic Director. Drawing upon best practices in youth development, you will guide students to build academic and life skills in a meaningful, fun context.
Start date: 6/6/2025
Accepting applications through 5/7/2025.
Teacher and Administrators, multiple roles!
CalWest Educators Placement • Bay Area
CalWest Educators Placement • Bay Area
CalWest is a premier educational search firm, offering strategic consulting to help school teams create equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Our methodology and expertise help administrative teams attract, hire and retain diverse faculty and staff. We also lead teacher, administrator, and head-of-school searches across the western United States. Through a combination of dedicated search consultants and highly trained search staff, we recruit culturally competent and highly-accomplished educators and school leaders from a wide range of professional backgrounds.
Start date: 8/1/2025
Accepting applications through: 4/1/2025
Email Nichol Mallik at nmallik@calwesteducators.com
Middle School Mandarin Teacher, Middle School Math Teacher, Engineering & Design Specialist
Peninsula School • Menlo Park
Synapse School • Menlo Park
SYNAPSE SCHOOL POSITION OVERVIEW
Synapse School in Menlo Park, CA, an innovative TK-8 independent school located in the heart of Silicon Valley dedicated to rethinking and re-imagining education. Synapse educates a community of change makers by combining social-emotional learning, leading-edge academics, and the practice of innovation. We have an unwavering belief in the capacity of children, and our teachers work alongside our students to unlock their powers of curiosity, discovery, and creativity. Synapse’s program provides a deep and unique range of integrated academic, social, and creative experiences to help children use their hearts and hands to unleash their passion for learning. Synapse draws students from around the San Francisco Bay Area.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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For the Middle School Mandarin & Math positions, applications should go to Stephanie Seto, our Head of Middle School. stephanie.seto@synapseschool.org
For the Engineering & Design Specialist, applications should go to Brian Bicknell, our Director of Engineering & Design. brian@synapseschool.org
Summer Program Teachers
Menlo Park
Hillview Middle School • Menlo Park
Summer Program through Menlo Park City School District at Hillview, looking for teachers.
What:
6th grade MATH position
8th grade ELA/Math
When:
June 27th required teacher meeting
June 30th-July 25th student instruction (July 4th off)
Teacher hours: 8:30am-12:30pm daily, students on campus 9am-12pm
Where:
Hillview Middle School
1100 Elder Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Compensation:
$5,200 Stipend
If you are interested in either position, please contact:
Alondra Navarro
Summer School Principal
408-665-2346
Lower School Science Teacher
Peninsula School • Menlo Park
Peninsula School • Menlo Park
The Lower School Science Teacher is part of the Specialist team. Specialist teachers work as part of the whole school team, sequencing and coordinating curriculum and collaborating to serve our children. Specialist teachers are provided flexibility in their classrooms to enable them to best serve the needs and interests of their students in alignment with their content specialty while remaining true to the mission, values, and progressive pedagogy of the Peninsula School. The Lower School Science Teacher also collaborates extensively with Head teachers and The Director of Instruction & Belonging to realize a cross-disciplinary program.
Start date: 8/1/2025
Please email application (found on https://www.peninsulaschool.org/about-us/join-our-team), resume and cover letter to hr@peninsulaschool.org.
UPPER ELEMENTARY CHINESE HOMEROOM TEACHER (2025-2026)
Chinese American International School (CAIS) • San Francisco
UPPER ELEMENTARY CHINESE HOMEROOM TEACHER (2024-2025)
WELCOME Join the vibrant community at the Chinese American International School’s new Forever Home campus on 19th Avenue as a lead Chinese Teacher for the academic year of 2025-2026. Become part of a team striving to be the world’s most innovative, inspiring, and influential Chinese English dual-language immersion school!
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate finds resonance with CAIS’s mission to Embrace Chinese, Become Our Best Selves, and Contribute to a Better World; our Core Values of Courage, Curiosity, Inclusion, Kindness, and Perseverance; and our Strategic Vision 2020-2025 to Reimagine CAIS, Reimagine Success. As CAIS aims to empower independent, effective, and inspired learners, we look for a candidate adept at student-centered pedagogy such as differentiation, inquiry-driven learning, use of assessment to inform teaching, and a dynamic application of best practices in Chinese language and literacy instruction. This candidate can foster a joyful learning community that strikes a developmentally appropriate balance between deepening students’ academic skills and nurturing the curiosity and creativity of our learners. Our new team member will collaborate with cross grade level Chinese/grade level Chinese and English partner teachers and enjoy a wealth of professional development opportunities. Within the framework of a strong curricular vision supported by Chinese and English program directors, the candidate will enjoy considerable autonomy in developing the classroom curriculum. CAIS offers a dynamic dual culture setting in which faculty are immersed in a culture of language learners. We look for a candidate who will embrace CAIS’s work to create an equitable, inclusive environment where all faculty, students, and families are supported in their individual identities. We welcome all applicants who aim to actively support and participate in our diverse and inclusive community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Position responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
● Develop a positive intellectual, emotional, and social environment within the classroom and a class community in which all children feel valued and a sense of belonging.
● Demonstrate teaching excellence, a growth mindset, professionalism, and integrity.
● Support the educational program by challenging, supporting, and engaging students.
● Encompass a positive discipline approach in guiding student behavior.
● Developing engaging instructional strategies that are employed in the target language for each student
● Actively support and collaborate on school initiatives, such as events and committee work.
● Work with English partner teacher to develop and deliver integrated Social Studies and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion units.
● Work collaboratively and maintain standards of respect, courtesy, and mutual consideration with the school community, including students, staff, and parents.
● Communicate effectively, promptly, and proactively with families.
● Prepare assessments, grades, and progress reports according to school procedures.
● Attending Teacher Collaboration Time (TCT) meetings to plan and discuss pedagogies in all aspects with the Chinese Program Director and division meetings during the term of employment.
● Engage in school-wide cultural events and collaborate with cross division grade level teams
● Progress toward and eventual certification to administer and rate the ACTFL OPI and WPT assessment
● Working collaboratively with Chinese Language Support (CLS) teachers to monitor how students progress in Chinese and set individual academic goals
● Supervision on student field trips and occasionally chaperoning global programs to either China or Taiwan
● Other duties and responsibilities as determined by the Head of Lower School and the Chinese Program Director
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
● Native or near native proficiency in Mandarin
● Has at least three years of classroom experience
● Experience teaching upper elementary Mandarin in an immersion program
● Minimum of bachelor's degree ● Ability to work with colleagues from different backgrounds and cultures
● Strong communications skills in English and Mandarin
● Desire to ability to work collaboratively
● Motivation to seek and implement innovative teaching practices
● Commitment to the school’s mission, core values, vision, and annual strategic objectives
● Commitment to the school’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
● Excellent work ethic ● Flexibility, patience, resilience, and good humor
● Technical/Computer skills as required for job performance
ABOUT CAIS
As the nation’s first Mandarin immersion Preschool through 8th grade school, CAIS embodies our mission by working continuously to maintain our role as a leader in immersion education, whether through our signature Global Programs for 5th, 7th, and 8th graders, our creation of the annual Early Childhood Chinese Immersion Forum, or our long-standing history of presentations and panel participation at the National Chinese Language Conference. In addition to our full time, dedicated Chinese Program Director, our faculty includes educators who have pioneered the field of Chinese language support and an impressive cadre of OPI and WPT assessors. We are known as an ambitious school, and are implementing our multi-year vision to reimagine immersion, reimagine our culture of learning, reimagine our community connectedness, and reimagine our learning spaces.
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
The CAIS Board of Trustees and administration are expressly dedicated to ensuring that CAIS is a great place to work. The school is committed to attracting, developing, retaining, and rewarding top-tier employees with a strong benefits package. The salary range for this position is: $85,900-$115,900, based on experience. Please see the final page for a description of benefits.
TO APPLY
CAIS’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is central to our mission. People of color and LGBTQIA candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Email cover letter, resume, and list of references to lower_school_jobs@cais.org. In the subject line please indicate “Upper Elementary Chinese Homeroom
Please apply through the link below: https://www.cais.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Upper-Elementary-Chinese-Homeroom-Teacher-2025-2026-1.pdf
Accepting applications through June 30,2025
Start date August 1, 2025
Music Teacher
Berkeley Unified School District • Berkeley
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 August 6, 2025. Accepting applications until August 2025.
Summer Program Co-Director Apprentice (Seasonal Position)
Peninsula School • Menlo Park
Peninsula School • Menlo Park
The Summer at Peninsula School Co-Directors work together closely and report to the Head of School. The Co-Directors will begin their last year in June 2025 thus we are seeking someone to work alongside them for 2025 and then take on all Director responsibilities for 2026. The Co-Directors have primary responsibility for the management of the summer program. The majority of the work of the Co-Directors occurs between January and August. Primary responsibilities include: designing and maintaining a dynamic and attractive program that provides a safe and nurturing environment for summer students; hiring, managing, and monitoring a large, temporary staff of summer head and assistant teachers; managing online enrollment of students; planning and overseeing all program income and expenses; overseeing individual and group dynamics; and working with year-round staff and summer staff to maintain a philosophy and tenor consistent with Peninsula School’s mission and values.
Please send application, resume, and cover letter to hr@peninsulaschool.org.
Our Employment Application can be found at https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1721409982/peninsulaschoolorg/j2wtlmuikvmnvhxd9xhe/PSApplicationforEmployment.pdf
Start date 5/1/2025
Elementary Lower Grade English Lead Teacher
Chinese American International School (CAIS) • San Francisco
Chinese American International School (CAIS) • San Francisco
Chinese American International School seeks an Elementary Lower Grade English Lead Teacher This is an English language position; Chinese language proficiency not required Exempt, full-time position
WELCOME!
Join the vibrant community at the Chinese American International School as an Elementary Lower Grade English Lead Teacher. Become part of a team striving to be the world’s most innovative, inspiring, and influential Chinese English dual-language immersion school.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate finds resonance with CAIS’s mission to Embrace Chinese, Become Our Best Selves, and Contribute to a Better World. As CAIS aims to empower independent, effective, and inspired learners, we look for a candidate adept at student-centered pedagogy such as differentiation, use of assessment to inform teaching, and Workshop-based instruction. This candidate can foster a joyful learning community that strikes a developmentally appropriate balance between establishing foundational academic skills and nurturing the curiosity and creativity of our youngest learners. Our new team member will collaborate with grade level Chinese and English partner teachers. Within the framework of a strong curricular vision supported by English and Chinese program directors, the candidate will enjoy considerable autonomy in developing the classroom curriculum. CAIS offers a dynamic dual culture setting in which faculty are immersed in a culture of language learners. We look for a candidate who will embrace CAIS’s work to create an equitable, inclusive environment where all faculty, students, and families are supported in their individual identities. We welcome all applicants who aim to actively support and participate in our diverse and inclusive community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Position responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
● Demonstrate teaching excellence, a growth mindset, professionalism, and integrity.
● Support the educational program by challenging, supporting, and engaging students.
● Successfully teach all assigned classes in accordance with grade appropriate best practices.
● Encompass a positive discipline approach in guiding student behavior.
● Develop a positive intellectual, emotional, and social environment within the classroom and a class community in which all children feel valued and a sense of belonging.
● Actively support and collaborate on school initiatives, such as events and committee work.
● Work collaboratively and maintain standards of respect, courtesy, and mutual consideration with the school community, including students, staff, and parents.
● Communicate effectively, promptly, and proactively with families.
● Use Reading and Writing Workshop models to inform English Language Arts classroom instruction and assessments.
● Work with Chinese and English team partners to refine and teach integrated units in Math, Social Studies, and Science.
● Prepare and deliver Math lessons, based on grade-level skills, with a focus on mathematical thinking and communication, visual and hands-on strategies, vocabulary, and shared inquiry.
● Prepare assessments, grades, and progress reports according to school procedures.
● Implement and integrate technology into the curriculum. ● Attend faculty and division meetings, including required meetings/events before the beginning of the school year and during the term of employment.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
● Bachelor’s degree
● Teaching experience with demonstrated success
● Commitment to meeting the needs of individual learners and promoting social and emotional development
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills ● Dedication to equity and inclusion and ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
● Commitment to the school’s mission, core values, vision, policies, and initiatives
VALUED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We value, but do not require, the following attributes:
● Teaching credential, Master’s in Education (M.Ed.), or equivalent
● Personal experience with second language acquisition
ABOUT CAIS
As the nation’s first dual language Chinese and English Preschool through 8th grade school, CAIS embodies our mission by working continuously to maintain our role as a leader in immersion education. We are known as an ambitious school, and we have made substantial progress on our multi-year vision to reimagine immersion, reimagine our culture of learning, reimagine our community connectedness, and reimagine our learning spaces. Our entire community began the school year at our newly renovated campus on 19th Avenue.
COMPENSATION
CAIS has an established salary scale that recognizes experience and other qualifications including (but not limited to) education and training, leadership, and bilinguality. The salary range for this position is: $81,400 to $115,900. Elementary Lower Grade English Lead Teacher Page 2
BENEFITS Chinese American International School is dedicated to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining world-class employees and ensuring that this is a great place to work. We put a high priority on advances in compensation, benefits, and work climate with a 2025–2026 benefits package and perks including: Distinctively CAIS Benefits
● Commuter benefits (up to $325/month)
● Trips to China and Taiwan
● Chaperone student trips to Taiwan (Taipei) and China (Guilin)
● Dynamic, dual culture setting valuing honest self assessment, thoughtful self reflection, intentional planning, and focused implementation Financial Benefits
● CAIS contributes 5% of your earnings immediately in a 403(B) retirement plan (no contribution required on your part)
● Transparent salary benchmarked to the Bay Area’s competitive standards, including annual cost-of-living adjustments
● Consideration for relocation costs
● Approximately 90% adjustment to tuition for exempt employees Professional Development
● Robust opportunities for conferences, workshops, and courses
● Membership in California Teacher Development Collaborative — https://catdc.org/ Health Benefits
● CAIS pays 100% of the premium for medical, dental, vision, acupuncture, chiropractic, short-term disability and long-term disability, and life insurance for you (along with competitive rates for spouse and family coverage)
● Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Pre-tax HSA employee contribution
● Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care Vacation / Holiday / Paid Time Off
● Thanksgiving Break – 1 week
● Winter Break (December/January) – 2 weeks
● Winter Break (February) – 1 week
● Spring Break (April) – 1 week
● Summer Break – 9 weeks of summer from mid-June to mid-August
● Paid school holidays according to the school calendar
● Up to 2 additional days off for religious holidays
● Accrue 11.5 days of Sick Time annually
● Accrue 3 days of Personal Time annually Quality of Life and Appreciation
● Monthly appreciation lunches
● Twice-yearly Faculty/Staff Appreciation Events
● Annual milestones luncheon
● Free tickets to annual dinner/dance gala
● Lunar New Year luncheon
● Birthday gift card
TO APPLY
CAIS’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is central to our mission. People of color and LGBTQIA candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Email cover letter, resume, and list of references to w_qian@cais.org, attention: Wei Qian. In the subject line please indicate “Elementary Lower Grade English Lead Teacher.” In your cover letter, please reference how you learned of this opening. Please no calls.
Science Teacher (Elementary)
Trinity School • Menlo Park
Trinity School • Menlo Park
Trinity School is seeking an experienced Elementary Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about inquiry-based, hands-on science instruction and fostering a deep love of scientific exploration in children. The Science Teacher will be responsible for designing and implementing an engaging, hands-on, standards-aligned curriculum based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
This position is ideal for an educator who values place-based education and is eager to incorporate outdoor learning, a school garden, and overnight camping experiences into their teaching. The Science Teacher will collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate science learning across disciplines and will inspire students to think critically, solve problems creatively, and develop a lifelong appreciation for the natural world. The Science Teacher will spend part of the day supporting math instruction in a homeroom classroom, working closely with the lead teacher to reinforce foundational math concepts and provide differentiated support for students.
The Science Teacher will collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate science learning across disciplines and will inspire students to think critically, solve problems creatively, and develop a lifelong appreciation for the natural world.
Cover Letter and Resume to Colette McWilliams cmcwilliams@trinity-mp.org
3rd Grade Teacher
The Academy School • Berkeley
The Academy School • Berkeley
3rd grade Teacher (K-5) - The Academy School, Berkeley, CA
The Academy, an independent K-8 school in Berkeley, CA, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Elementary School Teacher (K-5) to join our dynamic faculty. Our school values academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and a supportive community that fosters the personal and academic growth of every student.
About The Academy
The Academy offers a classical education in a contemporary environment, combining a rigorous academic program with a commitment to social-emotional learning. We believe in high expectations, deep inquiry, and fostering student independence while providing a nurturing atmosphere.
Position Overview
The Elementary School Teacher (K-5) will create an engaging, student-centered classroom environment that inspires a love of learning. The ideal candidate will be skilled in teaching core subjects (math, reading, writing, and social studies) and dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of young learners through differentiated instruction. This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary starting at $60,000 - $88,000, commensurate with experience. The Academy offers competitive benefits, paid holidays, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
Start date 8/1/2025
To apply for the position, please send a cover letter and resume to Leadershipteam@theacademyschool.org
Accepting applications through 6/10/2025
Elementary (K-2) Lead Teacher, Elementary (3-5) Lead Teacher, Reading Specialist, Math Specialist, Associate Teacher
Phillips Brooks School • Menlo Park
Phillips Brooks School • Menlo Park
Please visit the links below for more information about each position:
Director of Early Learning Center (ELC)
Accepting applications through 5/30/2025
Start date 8/4/2025
Junior Kindergarten Math and Science Teacher, Third Grade Math and Science Teacher, Fourth Grade Literacy and Social Studies Teacher
Alta Vista School • San Francisco
Alta Vista School • San Francisco
Develop high-quality, innovative curriculum aligned with the mission of Alta Vista School. Design and maintain vibrant classroom environments. Work cooperatively and collegially with the school’s administration, the faculty and staff, and the parents to create and maintain an exemplary school environment. Prepare for and actively participate in all school activities, faculty meetings, and conferences, including those with parents, during and after school hours as may be necessary. Take full advantage of all opportunities to grow as a teacher. Cultivate collaboration, transparency, inclusion, curiosity, fun, innovation, and excellence in a dynamic learning community. Have the ability to spark student motivation and love of learning. In-depth knowledge of curricula and best teaching practices. Ability to conduct dynamic and flexible instruction to address a variety of learning needs and interests. Willingness to examine one's own teaching with a critical eye in order to continuously improve one’s practice. Evaluate student progress regularly using assessment tools. Provide students with opportunities to question, investigate, and wonder.
We have a co-teaching model of two teachers in each classroom.
Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to: lshiring.committee@altavistaschool.org
Accepting applications through 4/4/2025
Start date: 8/11/2025
Partner teachers and substitute teachers
School of The Madeleine • Berkeley
Berkeley Unified School District • Berkeley
The School of The Madeleine is a wonderful K-8 school in North Berkeley. We use the partner teacher model, in which most classrooms have a full time lead teacher and a full or part time partner teacher. We offer many specialized classes such as Spanish, music, art, band, STEM, etc. and we are always looking for new educators who are interested in the partner teacher model, who would like to substitute teach, and who would like to share their time and talents with our school community. As a private school, you do not need to be credentialed yet (sub or otherwise) before you can work with us. We'd love to hear from you!
Paula Rice - Vice Principal price@themadeleine.com
Cat Cabral - Madeleine parent and Berkeley educator catherine.e.cabral@gmail.com
Substitute Teachers - Multiple Roles
The Education Team • East Bay
The Education Team • East Bay
The Education Team is hiring K-12 substitute teachers and teacher aides for local charter schools, private schools, and school districts! We offer competitive rates and flexible scheduling! We have hundreds of schools who need substitute teachers daily and you are scheduled based on your availability, qualifications and the cities you are willing to travel to.
We are hiring for the following positions:
K-12 Substitute Teacher
Bachelor Degree required
If you have a CBEST or a California Teaching Credential, that is a plus
Benefits of working with The Education Team as a Substitute Teacher:
Competitive hourly wages
Flexible scheduling - You set your own availability (Minimum 2 Days/Week)
Exposure and experience with many different schools
Weekly Pay - Direct deposit or paper check (W2 Employee)
Classroom management resources available
Bonuses for long-term assignments
We are a staffing agency that connects substitute teachers with our client schools (Public and Private). For the East Bay region, assignments are located currently in Oakland, Alameda, Emeryville, and Richmond.
Please submit an application through the link: http://www.cccareers.net/Applicants/apply.aspx?Div=TET