Employment

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.

Park Day School is seeking a Morning Care Teacher to help open the school and supervise students on campus each morning before school starts 

Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 – 9 AM (with the potential to add more hours occasionally as an extended care sub or on school camp days)

Responsibilities:

• Open the school grounds and school buildings
• Supervise indoor/outdoor play for school-age students with a positive attitude
• Collaborate with extended care colleagues and Assistant Head of School
• Build excellent rapport with families
• Bring energy and enthusiasm, welcoming families on campus and communicating positive information about students to families
• Channel difficult communication through the Lead Teacher and Assistant Head of School (as necessary)
• Set up and clean up morning care activities and materials

Qualified candidates will:

• Have experience working with and supervising groups of school-age students in school or recreation (camps, teams, etc.)
• Have strong classroom and outdoor activity management skills
• Have the ability to handle multiple tasks and demands at the same time
• Be culturally competent
• Be dependable and on time
• Ask for feedback and support as needed

How to Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume with at least 3 professional references to: https://form.jotform.com/90749053101147.

Or, mail to:
Margaret Piskitel
Assistant Head of School
Park Day School
360-42nd Street
Oakland, CA 94609

Overview of the Position and Qualifications:
We are seeking individuals with elementary or middle school classroom experience and/or education to work on an on-call basis to substitute teach in lower school self contained classrooms, middle school single subject classrooms and/or arts and physical education programs. An understanding of progressive educational theory and practices is preferred. We also seek candidates who are comfortable working in a diverse learning environment. We are seeking candidates who have a nurturing and supportive tone with students. The substitute teacher will be responsible for implementing the daily lesson plans and adhering to the posted schedule. Interested candidates will undergo a thorough orientation training to understand our progressive and collaborative professional environment. A valid teaching credential is strongly desired.

How to Apply:
A complete application includes a resume, letter of interest, and two references. Please apply at https://form.jotform.com/90749053101147.