Summer Teaching Opportunities

Summer Algebra Institute (SAI) • Hayward

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

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

Job Opportunities:

SAI Math Resident

SAI Teaching Lead

5th Grade Position

Kensington Elementary • Kensington

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

Accepting applications until 6/7/2024.

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

Science Teacher Pool (2024 - 2025 School Year)

Bishop O'Dowd High School • Oakland

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

Application Deadline: 06/01/2024

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

Instructional Coach

Aim High Summer Camps

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

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

Lower School Teacher

The Contra Costa Jewish Day School • Lafayette

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

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

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

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

Director of Enrollment Management

The Saklan School • Moraga

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

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

Kindergarten Teacher (Maternity Leave position)

The Saklan School • Moraga

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

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

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

Multiple Roles!

Bishop O'Dowd High School • Oakland

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please include a cover letter, resume, and references.

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

Bishop O'Dowd High School • Oakland

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

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

Lower School Division Head

Escuela Bilingüe Internacional • Oakland and Emeryville

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

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

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

Associate Teachers - 4 roles!

Head Royce • Oakland

Head-Royce School seeks Associate Teachers to support Lower School classroom teachers. We expect that Associate Teachers are either intending to pursue a career in teaching, and are interested in learning about classroom teaching practices and strategies or are looking to determine if a career in teaching is a good match for them. Associate Teachers are responsible for supporting the lead teachers’ curriculum, stated routines and general classroom culture protocols established by the lead teacher. The School seeks applicants who have a strong academic background, experience in multicultural education, an awareness of ecological literacy, an interest in project-based learning, an understanding of children and a genuine fondness for working with students. Start date 8/1/2024.

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

Teaching Fellowship & Program Coordinator

Words in the Wild • Oakland/San Francisco

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

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

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

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

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

Associate Teacher

Head-Royce • Oakland

Responsibilities

Head-Royce School seeks Associate Teachers to support Lower School classroom teachers. We expect

that Associate Teachers are either intending to pursue a career in teaching, and are interested in learning

about classroom teaching practices and strategies or are looking to determine if a career in teaching is a

good match for them. Associate Teachers are responsible for supporting the lead teachers’ curriculum,

stated routines and general classroom culture protocols established by the lead teacher.

The School seeks applicants who have a strong academic background, experience in multicultural

education, an awareness of ecological literacy, an interest in project-based learning, an understanding of

children and a genuine fondness for working with students.

Skills, Attitudes, and Mindsets

• A desire to support lead teachers and assist specialist teachers, and to teach students collaboratively

• Ability to learn and apply classroom and school yard management strategies

• Demonstrated desire to support the whole child, including identified school values, social and emotional curriculum and stated systems and protocols

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Demonstrates a desire to seek teaching/education as a career

• Classroom experience (volunteering or teaching) is preferred

• Ability to provide proof of Covid Vaccination (including booster) and TB clearance

Additional Qualifications: a bonus, but not required:

• Enrollment in a Teacher Credentialing or Education program

• Experience with progressive educational pedagogies (e.g. Project Based Learning, Social/Emotional curriculums, performing arts, etc.)

• An appreciation for individual and cultural differences

• Multilingual

1st/2nd Associate Teacher (part-time)

The Berkeley School • Berkeley

The 1st/2nd Associate Teacher advances The Berkeley School’s mission and vision by…

-assisting the lead teacher in creating a culturally responsive educational program and environment that meets the academic, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of 1st/2nd grade students as effectively as possible

-differentiating to meet the needs of students, caring for the physical classroom and school environment, making students’ progress visible to themselves and their families, and communicating with families in a regular and timely fashion

-assessing student progress regularly and effectively, documenting those assessments thoroughly, and making them visible to students, families, and administration as needed coordinating activities closely with the lead teacher, teaching team, other teachers, and other instructional administrators

-embodying principles of equity and inclusion that promote responsive teaching practices and create optimal educational environments for each of our students

-supervising non-teaching periods; substitute teaching as needed; attending requisite meetings and teacher in-service days, parent conferences, professional development, and specified all-school events as directed; and performing other duties as needed and requested by the Director of K-8 Teaching & Learning or the Head of School.

This is the job for you if…

-you appreciate, understand, and care about lower elementary-aged students. We believe that all students deserve to feel seen, supported and known and we strive to be the “warm demanders” that they need to take risks, make mistakes, learn, and grow.

-you’re knowledgeable, passionate, and curious about the ways that children create, adapt, and define knowledge to achieve shared outcomes. You know that the school community can be a space for learning as well as self-expression, community-building, and development of socio-emotional skills.

-you enjoy supporting a 1/2 program that aligns with clearly defined learning outcomes, equity and justice standards, and student interests. You are creative when looking for emergent opportunities that amplify the core curricular structure and resonate with our school value of community engagement.

-you see collaboration with colleagues as essential to your professional growth and fulfillment. You enjoy the autonomy of developing and teaching your own curriculum but you can’t imagine doing it in isolation from other educators, since all of you are working towards a shared purpose.

If you’re interested in applying, please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position and the ways that your professional and personal values and expertise align with our school’s mission and vision, your resumé, and a list of three references to our hiring committee at 12TeachingAssociate@theberkeleyschool.org. The start date for this position is August of 2023 and will end in June of 2024.

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.