Redwood Day is a vibrant K-8 school where students, faculty, and staff all learn together on our four-acre campus in the heart of Oakland. Everything we do is designed to keep every child engaged and growing. Academically, that means a world-class curriculum, the best teachers, and a focus on the individual student. Socially and emotionally, we teach students to work through challenges, respect each other’s differences, and honor their diverse community. We find great strength in multiple perspectives and embrace every opportunity to weave diversity in thought and action into our social, emotional, and academic lives.

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  • Director of Technology

    Job Description and Desired Qualifications
     
    The Director of Technology coordinates, directs, and oversees all operational activities of the Technology department, as well as provides support to all faculty and staff at Redwood Day with regard to technology use, implementation, and skill development. The Director of Technology works closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support technology solutions for all aspects of the School’s functions. The Director reports to the Head of School and Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO) and is a member of a highly functioning administrative group, the Head’s Advisory Team.
     
    The Director of Technology will begin on July 1, 2026, or earlier, depending on availability.
     
    Essential Job Functions

    Management Duties
    • Develop and implement a forward-looking technology vision aligned with the school’s mission, values, and strategic priorities
    • Provide leadership and management of the Technology Department, including data network and backup systems, firewall and security issues, databases, servers, printers, and telephone systems
    • Evaluate and purchase administrative software and hardware based on departmental needs and ensure that staff are effectively trained to implement and use the products/equipment
    • Identify, evaluate and recommend new and emerging technologies for administrative uses to create efficiencies or to improve infrastructure
    • Evaluate current data workflows, providing recommendations and implementing changes to enhance reporting and accessibility
    • Regularly review IT security protocols, disaster recovery plans, and risk management strategies to safeguard the School’s digital assets
    • Lead effort to analyze alternatives to School’s current SIS/LMS system and spearhead any system change
    • Evaluate and purchase technology equipment; Manage inventory of all School-owned technology equipment
    • Administer and optimize core data management system, Blackbaud, to support key operations of the School
    • Develop and maintain the department budget, including technology capital expenses
    • Provide network security/safety and training for faculty/staff
    • Lead the Technology Committee, a cross-department group that collaborates to create technology policy and reviews long-term technology plans
    • Assign, delegate, schedule, and review the work of technology staff
    • Supervise the Systems Administrator
    • Provide backup support for the HelpDesk when necessary to meet demand
    Network Duties
    • Oversee and review the systems and network architecture of the School
    • Monitor all student and staff network privileges
    • Ensure the smooth running of the School’s network and internet access
    • Problem-solve any faults with the network and other technology hardware and software
    Other Duties
    • Undertake personal professional development, including visiting other school and technology programs
    • In conjunction with the Director of Marketing and Communication, oversee the technical side of the School’s web content platform
    • Other duties as assigned 
    Essential Job Requirements
    • Demonstrated ability to apply information technology in solving business problems
    • Familiar with relational databases and client-server concepts
    • Experience with Blackbaud Education Management Solutions and other leading SMS’
    • Experience with Google Admin Console and Google Apps for Education
    • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills with equally strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the organization
    • Strong working technical knowledge and experience with maintenance, administration and implementation of multiple operating system and server platforms
    • Familiarity with applicable laws and regulations as they relate to information and technology issues
    • Effective negotiation and vendor management skills
    • Ability to coach, develop and mentor staff
    • Willingness to be very hands-on in the day to day operations of the technology department
    • Bachelor’s Degree and/or experience in Information Technology or Computer Science required, Master’s degree preferred.
    • Physical requirements- this position requires occasional lifting of objects up to 30lbs
      
    Schedule and Hours
    This is a full time, exempt position and begins July 1, 2026, or earlier depending on availability.
     
    Pay Scale
    Redwood Day offers highly competitive compensation and benefits. The anticipated salary range the school reasonably expects to pay candidates for the full-time position of Director of Technology is $137,687 - $152,250 depending on experience and education.

    Apply
    Please submit an electronic application to THIS LINK. No phone calls, please.
  • Long-Term Substitute, Lower School Music Teacher

    Job Description:

    Starting April 2026, we are seeking a dynamic Long-Term Substitute, Lower School Music Teacher who has a comprehensive musical background that includes performing and teaching, as well as a lens towards cultural competence when it comes to developing curriculum content. Redwood Day’s Lower School music program nurtures the love of music in students while laying a strong foundation for understanding musical concepts and developing musical skills. The program introduces students to the basic elements of music.

    These elements come to life through a diverse range of repertoire and learning experiences, which use speech, rhyme, games, singing, dance, movement, listening, body percussion and musical instruments (such as unpitched percussion instruments, boomwhackers, xylophones, ukuleles, and recorders). The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to meeting the learning needs of each student, a teaching style that supports differentiation of instruction, a collaborative spirit, and an interest in building community in and outside of the classroom.
     
    Primary Duties:
    • Instruct K-5 music classes in a dedicated music classroom: each class (two per grade) meets twice and sometimes three times per 8-day cycle
    • Coordinate and support the report card writing process, ensuring clear communication, developmental alignment, and timely completion
    • Collaborate with Middle School music faculty to ensure continuity in curriculum
    • Collaborate with grade-level teachers and various specialists on interdisciplinary projects and units, including the annual STEAM Fair
    • Update K-5 parents/guardians about the happenings in Music class via newsletter
    • Maintain a safe, organized classroom, which supports students’ independent learning, collaboration and choice
    • Utilize a variety of effective instructional and classroom management techniques
    • Provide a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction
    • Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning
    • Organize the classroom space, manage materials, and adhere to supplies budget
    • Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports school-wide behavioral expectations
    • Maintain confidential student records and keep accurate documentation of student behavior / progress
    • Supervise assigned recess and lunch duties
    • Use available technology/instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences
    • Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members by communicating tactfully, courteously, and confidentially
    • Appropriately communicate and interact with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work
    • Attend and participate in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school-related activities and committees
    • Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth
    • Maintain a school-appropriate appearance and demonstrates conscientious and responsible behavior
    • Engage parents and guardians in the education of their children and related next steps for student progress
    • Actively participate in the testing and evaluation process for prospective students
    • Do not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio-economic status, disability, religion, or political beliefs
    • Fulfill other duties as assigned from time to time 
        This is a full-time position, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays), Monday - Friday, beginning April 2026. This is an at-will position serving as a leave coverage role. We anticipate the need for this coverage will continue through the end of the 2025-2026 school year and potentially continue into the 2026-2027 school year.
         
        Essential Requirements:
        • Bachelor’s Degree (in Music or comparable degree)
        • Minimum of 3-5 years classroom / music teaching experience
        • Natural rapport with children and effective classroom management skills
        • Excellent written and oral communication skills
        • Strong communication and organizational skills, and is motivated to work with a strong existing team
        Desired Qualifications and Traits:
        • Teaching credential or Master’s Degree
        • Choral directing experience 
        • Ability to teach strings classes 
        • Orff levels training and Kodaly knowledge 
        Compensation/Benefits:
        Redwood Day offers highly competitive compensation and benefits. The anticipated pay range the school reasonably expects to pay candidates for the Long-Term Substitute, Lower School Music Teacher role is $70,658 to $112,758 annually, payable in accordance with the School’s normal payroll practices for any pay period(s) during which you work at the School, prorated based on FTE, and variable depending on factors such as experience and education.

        Apply:
        Please submit an electronic application at this link by December 12, 2025. No phone calls, please.

      Non-Discrimination Policy

      Redwood Day is an equal-opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), color, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, transitioned, transitioning or perceived to be transitioning), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy and breastfeeding, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, military and veteran status, and physical or mental disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with someone who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. In addition, Redwood Day does not permit discrimination based on dressing consistently with one’s gender identity or gender expression or preferred gender, name, or pronoun usage.

      Limitations and Disclaimer

      The listed job responsibilities are meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Offers contingent on passing a background check and TB test.

      Authorization Employment Status

      As required by federal law, all offers of employment are contingent on verification of an applicant or employee’s authorization for lawful employment in the United States at the start of their employment. Please note, the School does not sponsor applicants for employment-related visas.