• warm and engaging school climate
• integrated and thematic curriculum
• inquiry-based science
• conceptual mathematics
• direct investigations of the surrounding community
• school-wide theatrical performances with music and dance
• portfolio assessment
• mindfulness practice

• A willingness to engage in a transformative process himself or herself: to question personal beliefs and prejudices, and to critically examine his/her relationships with students;
• Warmth and kindness, firm expectations, knowledge of child development, and the conscious use of language in a school setting;
• Equipped with a growth mindset characterized by ongoing personal and professional development, while leading children to discover new capacities in themselves. 
• (Special consideration) Familiarity and interest in music education

• Compensation: $32 - $40/hour based on skill and experience
• Opportunities to apply school mission in creative ways
• Highly supportive staff and parent community
• Inclusive decision making process
• Developmentally appropriate teaching environment

Expectations

• Demonstrated Interest in career growth as a teacher
• Warm and approachable manner with children
• Ability to write and communicate well
• Strong collaboration skills
• Responsiveness to the needs of a spontaneous, child-oriented environment
• Personal contemplative practice encouraged

About Tru School

Tr? is a progressive microschool in downtown Palo Alto serving students K – 5 that makes learning a transformative experience. Social emotional learning is embedded in every activity, by teachers with personal understanding of each child. Academics are supported by children's direct, extended research and experimentation. Encounters with the outside world and stage performances provide real life experience. The program is carefully designed to develop a mindset of reflection and growth that will lead children to deeper, richer, and more meaningful lives.

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