Fourth Grade Lead Teacher (Full-Time)

Overview Of SchoolPark Day School offers an outstanding co-educational TK-8 program to approximately 350 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, courageous citizens, shaping 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 in the vibrant Temescal neighborhood of Oakland, CA.The Ideal Candidate WillHave 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-sufficiencyCompensationSalary 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