Employment

At Park Day School, expert teachers and dedicated staff are committed to the enterprise of providing a place where students learn deeply, think creatively, act compassionately, and live fully. Founded in 1976, Park Day offers an outstanding co-educational K-8 program to over 300 students. The school community embraces the ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity of Oakland. The school is rooted in the tenets of progressive education and reinforces 21st Century learning. Our student-centered approach cultivates deep thinkers and compassionate and courageous people who shape a more equitable and sustainable world. Park Day is a leader in public purpose initiatives; our community outreach program collaborates with public schools and community groups to create meaningful service-learning opportunities for our students.

Located in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland, the school is situated on a four-acre campus that has been described as “glorious” and “a jewel” with trees,gardens, and quiet niches as well as outdoor play and athletic facilities; it is a campus for all ages. Park Day has become a leader in developing innovative educational connections between campus and classroom, including our living labs, specialized learning gardens, nature zone, chicken coop, and edible gardens.

All the 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.

As an equal opportunity employer, Park Day actively seeks applicants who reflect the rich diversity of the Bay Area. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, family-care status, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, faith or veteran status.

6th Grade Math and Science Teacher

Overview of the Position

Reporting to the Middle School Director, the school seeks vibrant teachers who bring creativity and innovation to their teaching practice. The dedicated Middle School Team collaborates with engaged students to create a dynamic and joyful learning community that ensures that students master both academic and interpersonal skills. We provide guidance to ensure that students maintain their love for learning as they learn to advocate for themselves and others. Middle School teachers dive into current events with students and arm them with knowledge and help them find their voices to speak out and act when presented with unfair or unjust acts. 

The 6th grade Math and Science teacher is responsible for the Math and Science aspects of a progressive, integrated learning experience (alongside Art, Drama, Music, Humanities, Spanish, and Physical Education), including curriculum development, student advising, student assessment and parent communication. In addition to the Science and Math content, teachers are responsible for focusing on 21st Century Skills, current events, and emergent topics, as well as helping students understand how to think critically, solve problems, think like a scientist, and use the scientific method. Candidates should be prepared to deliver a rigorous and progressive science program. 

Middle School teachers are responsible for the daily instructional delivery of their subject-specific curriculum that aligns with the school’s mission and vision. Middle School teachers teach classes each day, support an advisory group (of approximately 12 students), lead advisory meetings/activities for twenty-five minutes each day, function as the liaison between home and school for each advisee, and have other Middle School duties as assigned. 

This person will join a growth-oriented and collaborative learning community committed to the school’s mission and core values. Class size is between 18-20 students. The hiring process will include a screening interview with two administrators, with finalists returning for a second round demonstration lesson and interview with the full hiring committee. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop curriculum and differentiated instruction for students.
• Continuously develop and examine the science and Math curriculum in conjunction with the Middle School Science and Math Team and K – 5 teachers. 
• Collaborate with the entire middle school staff, teaming to support the students socially, emotionally and academically, as well as to ensure program cohesiveness and continuity.
• Conduct ongoing student assessment and write narrative progress reports twice a year.
• Communicate effectively and collaboratively with staff and parents.
• Commit to other departmental, committee, and general school responsibilities such as, teaching electives, supervising lunch and breaks on a regular basis, participating in staff committees, as well as attending staff meetings and other special events.
• Teach according to the stated curriculum, demonstrate thorough planning. 
• Maintain an emphasis on preparing students for the joys and challenges of learning.
• Participate with enthusiasm in curriculum development, committee, and task force work when necessary.
• Perform necessary administrative tasks and attend required meetings and events.
• Engage in reflective practice and various professional growth activities. 

The qualified candidate will/must:

• Have expertise in teaching Math and Science.
• Have progressive educational theory and practices. 
• Be culturally competent.
• Have at least two years of exemplary classroom teaching experience. 
• Have a working understanding of developmental/constructivist teaching practices and social-emotional learning.
• Able to successfully instruct and differentiate for students at different ability levels and multiple intelligences. 
• A love of learning and desire to work with children as a facilitator of learning.
• A degree with a major in education, or subject-specific field.
• A valid teaching credential is strongly desired. 
• A collaborative spirit.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organize and manage a positive classroom.
• Teach and adapt an integrated curriculum.
• Understand how to work with a diverse student population, including some students with learning and behavioral needs.
• Be committed to social justice, equity, and diversity.
• Use a supportive and clear tone with students.
• Have experience with collaborative teaching.

Compensation:

Salary and benefits will be based on qualifications and experience. Benefits offered include employer-paid medical with Kaiser, dental insurance, a generous retirement plan and more. We also have a calming, beautiful campus where you can enjoy a discounted lunch from our school caterers.

How to Apply
Please indicate your interest in the position by submitting an employment application.

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.

Full-time Executive Assistant to the Head of School/Development Associate

Position Description: Park Day School is a progressive independent school serving a diverse group of 300 students in grades K-8. Park Day currently seeks a full-time Executive Assistant to the Head of School and Development Associate to support the Head of School and Administrative team and to assume responsibility for assisting the Director of Development in planning and implementation of the Annual Giving program.

Executive Assistant Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supports Head of School and Administrative Team (as needed)
• Manages Head of School’s calendar
• Correspondence as needed
• All meeting arrangements for students, parents and external consultants
• Coordinates all special projects, including highly confidential PDS matters
• Provides all Board and Board Committee support; coordinates all committee meetings and manages monthly board meeting (logistics, communications and materials)
• Records minutes at board meetings and committee meetings as needed
• Manages board document archives
• Assists with event planning and logistics
• Manages school internal and external calendars; updates school website calendar items
• Assists Admissions Director with event logistics
• Coordinates campus visitors
• Participate in other Executive Assistant duties as requested

Development Associate Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with the Director of Development to plan and manage the annual giving program
• Manage annual fund solicitations, including planning and implementation of personal and direct mail appeals, phonathons and other activities
• Cooperate with Director of Development to coordinate annual giving solicitations and communications with the Capital Campaign activities
• Enter gifts into Raiser’s Edge database, produce acknowledgements, track gift details, and produce donor acknowledgments, all with accuracy and careful attention to detail
• Produce reports and analyses of giving, lists, mail merges and other database projects
• Conduct the monthly gift/grant reconciliation and prepare development data for the annual audit, working with members of the Business Office.
• Participate in other school and development activities as requested

The qualified candidate will possess the following knowledge and skills:

• At least 2 years of experience working in a school-setting
• At least 3 years of experience as an executive assistant, in a school-setting would be a plus and some experience in fundraising or a related field.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage simultaneous projects on schedule
• Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google, and expertise in using databases
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge database is highly desirable
• Meet schedules and deadlines
• Assist in assuring smooth and efficient office operations
• Graduated from High School or equivalent

Compensation:
Salary and benefits will be based on qualifications and experience. Benefits offered include employer-paid medical with Kaiser, dental insurance, a generous retirement plan and more. We also have a calming, beautiful campus where you can enjoy a discounted lunch from our school caterers.

How to Apply
Please indicate your interest in the position by submitting an employment application.

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.

Writer/Visual Storyteller & Social Media Coordinator

Overview of Position

Are you a writer and storyteller? Do you love social media and bringing a love of learning to life through compelling images and succinct narrative? How are your self-taught video editing skills? We are seeking someone creative, upbeat, and ready to dive in, who can curate and develop content for all of Park Day School’s social channels, the website, and newsletters/magazines. 

This person will be responsible for:

• Telling our school’s story via social media, website, and other digital and print media. Check out our Juicer feed to see examples of our social media, or browse recent videos, and short articles/newsletters.
• Developing and managing a social media schedule that involves guest takeovers, and a mix of activities and topics to fully represent the school’s academic, social-emotional, social-justice, inclusion and belonging, and people-talent programs and reach.
• Monitoring comments, tags, and cross-sharing opportunities on all social media channels, and on school social review channels.
• Coordinating with the Director of Development and Head of School to draft and publish the weekly Park Day Post.
• Some additional administrative assistance will be required.

Reporting to the Director of Admissions, this is a 20-hour a week positon. This is an in-person, on-campus position. Days/hours are relatively flexible as long as applicant is able to be physically present on campus. 

Qualifications:

• Writer/storyteller
• Excellent emotional intelligence paired with strong communication skills
• Comfortable taking photographs and shooting video
• Experience generating content for and moderating social media channels
• Experience (or willing to learn how to) editing short videos and other media productions
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with children a plus

20 hours a week (in-person; flexible days/times within school hours). Start date: mid/end of August, 2021. $23-$28 hourly, depending on experience

How to Apply: Please send resume and a short cover email to projects@parkdayschool.org explaining your interest in the position and outlining relevant work or volunteer experience. We will set up Zoom interviews with first round candidates in early August. As part of the application process, finalists (following first round interviews) will be asked to create two sample social media posts using teacher newsletters as a starting point.

On Call Substitute Teacher

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)

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

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.