1st/2nd Associate Teacher (part-time)

1st/2nd Associate Teacher (part-time)

What matters to you as an educator? 

• Having the time and space to build strong relationships with each student?
• Working in a professional culture designed to give teachers and teaching teams the agency that drives effective, culturally responsive instruction?
• Joining a school where civic engagement – equipping students with the academic and social-emotional skills and understanding required to create positive change – is at the heart of the educational program?

At TBS, we do the work required to create a dynamic, inclusive professional and school community where all people who believe these things matter can thrive. If you are one of these people, read on!

The 1st/2nd Associate Teacher advances The Berkeley School’s mission and vision by…

• assisting the lead teacher in creating a culturally responsive educational program and environment that meets the academic, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of 1st/2nd grade students as effectively as possible
• differentiating to meet the needs of students, caring for the physical classroom and school environment, making students’ progress visible to themselves and their families, and communicating with families in a regular and timely fashion
• assessing student progress regularly and effectively, documenting those assessments thoroughly, and making them visible to students, families, and administration as needed coordinating activities closely with the lead teacher, teaching team, other teachers, and other instructional administrators
  embodying principles of equity and inclusion that promote responsive teaching practices and create optimal educational environments for each of our students
• supervising non-teaching periods; substitute teaching as needed; attending requisite meetings and teacher in-service days, parent conferences, professional development, and specified all-school events as directed; and performing other duties as needed and requested by the Director of K-8 Teaching & Learning or the Head of School.

This is the job for you if…

• you appreciate, understand, and care about lower elementary-aged students. We believe that all students deserve to feel seen, supported and known and we strive to be the “warm demanders” that they need to take risks, make mistakes, learn, and grow.
• you’re knowledgeable, passionate, and curious about the ways that children create, adapt, and define knowledge to achieve shared outcomes. You know that the school community can be a space for learning as well as self-expression, community-building, and development of socio-emotional skills.
• you enjoy supporting a 1/2 program that aligns with clearly defined learning outcomes, equity and justice standards, and student interests. You are creative when  looking for emergent opportunities that amplify the core curricular structure and resonate with our school value of community engagement.
• you see collaboration with colleagues as essential to your professional growth and fulfillment. You enjoy the autonomy of developing and teaching your own curriculum but you can’t imagine doing it in isolation from other educators, since all of you are working towards a shared purpose.

Details

• Compensation ranges between $22.07-$32.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
  Part-time at 25 hours per week

Job benefits include…. 

• Positive, diverse, and dynamic environment of caring, curious, and committed colleagues
• Structures and budget to support professional and personal development (we invest in learning/growth!)
• Professional culture that supports everyone in maintaining balance, self-care, and community care
• Student support structures (including small class sizes and academic and social-emotional learning specialists) that promote strong relationships between teachers and students

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications 

• 2+ years of classroom experience;
• Experience, enthusiasm and ability to engage with lower elementary-aged students in the classroom;
• Deep understanding of differentiation practices and familiarity with implementing common accommodations for learning differences;
• Experience with neurodiversity in the classroom, or a willingness to learn;
• Creativity, confidence, and proficiency in supporting classroom instruction as well as both formative and cumulative assessment;
• Well-developed equity literacy skills and competence regarding identity and inclusion, with a commitment to culturally responsive and anti-bias practices in the classroom and in curriculum development;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a high level of personal and professional integrity;
• Proactive, clear communication skills with students, families, and colleagues;
• Bilingual (English, Spanish) added plus.

A little more about TBS… 

Located directly across the bay from San Francisco in a city known internationally for its history of activism, thought leadership, and community-based change, The Berkeley School has been educating East Bay children since 1963. The school’s mission – ignite curious minds, awaken generous hearts, engage a changing world – reflects its founding as a Montessori school and informs its unique, civic-engagement-based educational vision.

TBS teachers and students come together on two beautiful campuses whose connection to local neighborhoods and proximity to public transportation and the University of California campus makes the cultural, educational, and natural resources of Berkeley and the greater Bay Area an integral part of the school’s educational program.

TBS students develop excellent academic and life skills in learning communities that build agency, rooted in two core beliefs: we are interdependent and what we do matters. TBS teachers lead that development by building relationships with and among students, creating culturally responsive learning environments that help students feel seen, supported, and known, and developing curricula and experiences that provide the joyful rigor necessary to help children reach their full potential as scholars, community members, and human beings.

We are committed to human-centered principles that promote effective, inclusive operating practices. We also value the skills, knowledge and experiences that a diverse workforce brings to our school. We are a community of lifelong learners who value social justice and actively participate in civic engagement, and we believe that affirming the cultural histories and identities of all community members is vital to each student’s learning and to our school’s success. If you see this approach as critical to meaningful education, we urge you to apply!

What’s next?

If you’re interested in applying, please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position and the ways that your professional and personal values and expertise align with our school’s mission and vision, your resumé, and a list of three references to our hiring committee at 12TeachingAssociate@theberkeleyschool.org. The start date for this position is August of 2023 and will end in June of 2024.

The Berkeley School is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at The Berkeley School are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, disability, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, religion, and genetic information. Candidates of color, bilingual candidates, and candidates from other groups traditionally underrepresented in independent schools are encouraged to apply.

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