Employment Opportunities

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• 1st Grade Lead Teacher

  Job Description
  

  
  The 1st Grade Lead Teacher is a dynamic educator with experience planning curriculum. This teacher will work closely with their grade-level partner and implement curricular components as defined by the grade-level teaching team, including ELA, math, and social studies. (Students also attend P.E., Music, Art, Spanish/Mandarin, Library, Science, Cooking/Gardening, and DBi Lab classes away from the classroom.) The ideal candidate is committed to academic excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, and deeply understands the social and emotional growth and development of children. This individual will have a strong commitment to meeting the learning needs of each student, an ability to differentiate instruction across content areas, a collaborative spirit, and an interest in building community in and outside of the classroom.
  
  

  Primary Duties:

  • Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for 1st grade
  • Creates curricula that are aligned with standards and implements appropriate assessments that drive instruction
  • Maintains a safe, organized classroom that supports students’ independent learning, collaboration, and choice
  • Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and classroom management techniques
  • Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction
  • Provides consistent, immediate feedback to student learning
  • Monitors and maintains a positive classroom environment that supports school-wide behavioral expectations
  • Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the student's learning experiences
  • Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members by communicating tactfully, courteously, and confidentially
  • Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school-related activities and committees
  • Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth
  • Maintains a school-appropriate appearance and demonstrates conscientious and responsible behavior
  • Engages parents and guardians in the education of their children and related next steps for student progress
  • Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio-economic status, disability, religion, or political beliefs
  • Fulfills 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 August 2025.

  
  Essential Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Minimum of 3-5 years classroom 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 (preferred)
  • Integration of technology in curriculum

  Compensation/Benefits:

  Redwood Day offers highly competitive compensation and benefits. The anticipated pay range the school reasonably expects to pay candidates for the Lower School Teacher is $74,076.08 to $112,972 annually, depending on factors such as experience and education.
  
  Apply:

  Please submit a cover letter, resume, and Redwood Day Application Form electronically by January 31, 2025, to LSleadteacher2025@rdschool.org, Attn: Tony Cifra, Lower School Director. No phone calls, please.

• Activity Leader

  Job Description

  We are seeking dynamic, energetic, playful, responsible activity leaders to cultivate and develop the inquisitive minds of a diverse student body in our after-school program. Join our dedicated team in providing a fun, innovative, quality program where children build their confidence through creative clubs, physical activities, and free play. Activity Leaders are committed to working in a multicultural learning environment, demonstrate flexibility, have a positive attitude, and a professional demeanor. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children in a school or camp setting, an understanding of the social and emotional needs of K-8 students, strong communication and organizational skills, and a motivation to work with a strong existing team.
  
  

  Essential Responsibilities

  • Supervise, interact with and engage students
  • Plan, develop, and facilitate creative clubs and recreational activities
  • Help to ensure the safety and hygiene of students by following all School policies and procedures, including those related to COVID-19 health and safety
  • Set-up and clean-up all program areas in compliance with the School’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols
  • Communicate program needs to Director
  • Attend regular staff meetings and professional development
  • Assist with other School duties, including lunch and recess supervision, as requested
  • Attend and/or help staff School events as requested

  Desired Qualifications

  • A love of working with children
  • An understanding of the developmental needs of K-8 students
  • High energy and creativity
  • Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills
  • Flexibility and patience

  Schedule and Hours
  These are part-time (50%), non-exempt positions beginning immediately. The after-school schedule is Monday through Friday 2:00-6:00 p.m., with bi-weekly meetings at 1:30 p.m. Additional hours are available during in-service days and school breaks. The anticipated pay scale is between $21/hour and $23.53/hour, depending on experience.
  
  

  Apply
  Candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and completed Redwood Day Employment Application to activityleader2024@rdschool.org, Attn: Rob Eifler, Director of After-School & Summer Programs.

• School Counselor

  Job Description and Desired Qualifications

  The School Counselor will work as a member of a diverse school community and its cohesive team to support the social and emotional well-being of the students at Redwood Day. We are searching for a passionate and experienced counselor who will assist students in their personal, social, emotional, and academic development.

  Additional responsibilities include active involvement in collaborative divisional meetings, supervisory duties, supporting admissions, participation in a week-long Middle School overnight outdoor education trip, and participation in various student and community activities.
  
  

  Responsibilities

  • The School Counselor will have a strong commitment to getting to know each student and the ability to build genuine relationships

  • Provide a developmentally sensitive, comprehensive, and holistic health education curriculum to 6th-8th grade students, pushing into each grade level at defined points in the school year
  • Collaborate with Division Directors, Learning Specialists, and Dean of Students to provide individual and group counseling to students as well as provide prevention and intervention services to meet the educational and social/emotional needs of students
  • Guide, facilitate, and differentiate social emotional development curriculum, per age or grade level as appropriate, for a diverse group of students. For example, lessons on friendship/peer relations, social skills, stress management, and sensitive topics, including gender, sexuality, relationships, consent, and drugs and alcohol.  
  • Utilize clinical knowledge and constructs to collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and outside professionals to establish developmentally appropriate strategies for supporting students academically, emotionally, socially, and behaviorally

  • Participate in case management, assess therapeutic needs of individual students, consult with and refer families to any necessary counseling with off-campus mental health care professionals and community social service agencies
  • Intervene and provide crisis management on an as-needed basis throughout the school year, including consultation, risk assessment, referral, and follow-up

  • Plan and conduct school/community-wide presentations, events, and discussions on a variety of relevant and sensitive topics

  • Lead professional development programs for faculty in areas related to student social-emotional development and safety, mental and physical health issues with an emphasis on equity, inclusion, and wellness 

  • Observe students in a variety of in-school settings to effectively collaborate with the Student Support Teams, teachers, and families regarding student development and progress

  • Interface as necessary with outside mental health resources as well as local and state agencies responsible for providing services to children in need

  Schedule and Hours

  This is a full time, exempt position and begins August 2025.

  
  Essential Requirements

  • Master’s degree in School Counseling or a related field
  • Licensed LCSW or MFT is preferred
  • Two to three years experience as a school counselor in an elementary/middle school setting
  • Excellent record-keeping/documentation skills and written and oral communication
  • Strong collaboration experience
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion
  • Experience in working with upper elementary and middle school-aged students and leading/facilitating discussions around human development
  • Culturally competent, responsive, and sensitive to diverse populations
  • Candidate must have a natural rapport with children and a love of working with the unique needs of upper elementary and middle school students
  • Strong classroom management skills

  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 School Counselor is $104,600 to $121,600,+ depending on experience and education.
  
  Apply
  Please submit a cover letter, resume, and Redwood Day Application Form and submit it electronically by January 31, 2025, to schoolcounselor2025@rdschool.org, Attention: Karina Momary. No phone calls, please.