Employment

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum of three to five years of exemplary lead classroom teaching experience and a valid California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential.
• Be well-versed in progressive educational theory and practices, and be culturally competent to build and maintain an inclusive community.
• Have a proven track record of working successfully in a diverse environment that upholds high values in social justice education and practices.
• Possess a working understanding of developmental/constructivist teaching practices and social-emotional learning.
• Have a nurturing and supportive tone & rapport with elementary students that upholds clear expectations and establishes routines and organizational systems to build self-sufficiency

Compensation:

Salary and benefits will be based on qualifications, experience, and our established teacher salary step scale.  Our compensation range is $71K-$110K.  Benefits offered include employer-paid medical with Kaiser and Sutter Health, dental insurance, a generous retirement plan, and more. 

How to Apply

Complete job application and attach cover letter and resume here.

Park Day School believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We seek to identify and hire a greater number of faculty of color to serve as role models for all students. We strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, family-care status, marital status, veteran status, disability or socio-economic background.

Overview of the Position

The TK Music Teacher will teach two, 30-minute interactive music classes in a row once a week, with ten four- and five-year-old students. The TK Music Teacher will manage the group of 10 on their own. 

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum of three to five years of music teaching experience with early childhood students.
• Be well-versed in progressive educational theory and practices, and be culturally competent to build and maintain an inclusive community.
• Have a proven track record of working successfully in a diverse environment that upholds high values in social justice education and practices.
• Have a nurturing and supportive tone & rapport with early childhood students that upholds clear expectations and establishes routines and organizational systems to build self-sufficiency.
• A background in Orff Schulwerk and Kodaly methods is preferred.

Compensation:

Teacher will be paid $65 per class of 10. 

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to margaret.piskitel@parkdayschool.org. 

Requirements and Qualifications

We are seeking an after school teacher who is passionate about working with children, and who will be an excellent team player. Candidates should be collaborative, creative, energetic, and able to engage with a large group of K-8 children.

Qualified candidates will:

• Have experience working with and supervising groups of school-age students in school or recreation (camps, teams, etc.), including facilitating student conflict.
• Be able to design activities and plan curriculum for an enrichment class during the afterschool program.
• Have strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Be dependable and on time.
• Collaborate with colleagues and administrators, and liaise with school day staff.
• Build excellent rapport with families.
• Bring energy and enthusiasm, welcoming families and communicating positive information about students to families.
• Channel difficult communication through the Director of Auxiliary Programming and Enrichment Program Director (as necessary).
• Be culturally competent.
• Welcome feedback and support, as needed.
• Work at school holiday camps; collaborate with Program Director to determine work schedule on camp days. 

Hours: Seeking someone to work 5, 4, 3, or 2 days a week Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-6:00pm, Wednesday 1:30pm-6:00pm (Plus school holiday camps as needed)

Additional hours available in the mornings 7:30am-9:00am. 

The pay for this position is $18-$23/hour based on experience.

How to Apply

ashley.foster@parkdayschool.org with cover note and resume.

Overview of the Position

The substitute teacher works under the supervision of the Lower (K-5) or Middle School (6-8) Director and collaborates with the other members of the grade level team or division to implement robust lesson plans when a teacher is absent, as well as complete yard and other duties as assigned. The hiring process includes submission of a resume and application, interview, school tour and orientation.

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate experience in working with elementary and/or middle school aged children in an active, multicultural classroom setting
• Hold a university degree or be enrolled in university level courses
• Be trained in equitable and culturally competent instruction and classroom management
• Be familiar with progressive, hands-on, engaging teaching practices
• Hold a valid teaching credential (preferred but not required)

The pay for this position is $28/hour.

How to Apply
Please indicate your interest in becoming a substitute teacher by submitting an employment application.

Overview of School 

Park Day School offers an outstanding co-educational TK-8 program to approximately 345 students. The school community embraces the ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity of Oakland, is rooted in the tenets of progressive education, and reinforces collaborative, interdisciplinary learning in context. Our student-centered approach cultivates deep thinkers and compassionate and courageous citizens who shape a more equitable and sustainable world. Park Day’s community outreach program collaborates with public schools and community groups to create meaningful service-learning opportunities for our students. Our historical and park-like four-acre campus is located in the vibrant Temescal neighborhood of Oakland, CA. 

Park Day School believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek to identify and hire a greater number of faculty of color to serve as role models for all students. We strive to foster a diverse campus community which recognizes the value of all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, family-care status, marital status, veteran status, disability or socio-economic background. 

Adults at Park Day work to nurture relationships, critical thinking, and compassion so that learning occurs in a caring, safe, and empowering setting for students and grown ups alike. Collaboration and professional development is valued, and prioritized.

Park Day School offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision insurance, and a generous retirement program.