Location
Oakland, CA | United States
Job description
Aurora School is an independent, K-8 school that combines challenging academics, multi-grade classrooms, differentiated instruction, and a keen awareness of student’s social and emotional development. Aurora teachers foster students’ confident, lifelong learners and leaders who step up to advocate for themselves and others: throughout school, in our Oakland community and into the world at large. The result is that Aurora graduates have a strong foundation for social and academic success in high school and beyond.
We seek a K/1 lead teacher to work with our dedicated, diverse, and supportive community. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to considering applicants regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Overview of Position
This position is for a K/1 lead teacher, beginning in August 2024. This teacher will report to the Head of School and will work in close collaboration with their teaching assistant. This is a full-time teaching position.
Responsibilities
- Teach SEL, math, literacy, science, and social studies lessons weekly.
- Support the social and emotional development of students using the Open Circle curriculum.
- Collaborate weekly with teaching teams, to ensure consistency between classes.
- Uphold a strong commitment to a balanced literacy approach.
- Maintain our math program by following the Bridges and Number Corner curriculum currently in place.
- Collaborate with specialist teachers regarding the individual behavioral and learning needs of specific students.
- Collaborate weekly with the grade-level learning specialist to determine pull-out and push-in support needs for students.
- Maintain regular communication and contact with parents, including regular digital newsletters.
- Assess students regularly through unit assessments, reading assessments, projects, and class work.
- Write narrative reports two times annually for all students.
- Appreciation for and desire to work with K/1 students
- Authentic love of helping students excel in their learning
- Knowledge of the essential role social-emotional literacy plays in the workplace and interest in the application of SEL within the educational setting
- Knowledge of identity safe and anti-bias educational practices
- Ability to create an inclusive classroom community that allows for a multitude of perspectives to be heard and respected
- Ability to take initiative, work passionately and joyfully, and collaborate effectively with diverse constituencies
- Willingness to be a team player, show initiative, and take on leadership roles as needed
- A passionate commitment to creating an innovative, joyful environment for students
- Bachelor of arts or science degree and/or professional coursework or certification, indicating training applicable to the responsibilities of the position
In addition to the required qualifications, desirable additional skills include:
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Flexibility
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills and the ability to multitask
- Knowledge of educational technology to support teaching and learning
- Understanding of differentiated learning techniques
- A nuanced understanding of DEI/social justice knowledge from a personal or programmatic perspective
About Aurora School
ABOUT US
Aurora School has been a leader in progressive education since 1988. Aurora is an independent K-8 school that combines challenging academics, multi-grade classes, differentiated instruction, and a keen awareness of children’s social and emotional development. We strive to foster students’ development into self-aware, confident life-long learners and leaders who step up to advocate for themselves and others.
Professionals in the LGBTQ and BIPOC communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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$60k - $130k
