Overview of School 

Park Day School offers an outstanding co-educational K-8 program to approximately 340 students. The school community embraces the ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity of Oakland, is rooted in the tenets of progressive education, and reinforces collaborative, interdisciplinary learning in context. Our student-centered approach cultivates deep thinkers and compassionate, courageous citizens, shaping a more equitable and sustainable world. Park Day’s community outreach program collaborates with public schools and community groups to create meaningful service-learning opportunities for our students. Our historical and park-like four-acre campus is in the vibrant Temescal neighborhood of Oakland, CA. 

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum of three to five years of exemplary lead classroom teaching experience and a valid California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential.
• Be well-versed in progressive educational theory and practices and be culturally competent to build and maintain an inclusive community.
• Have a proven track record of working successfully in a diverse environment that upholds high values in social justice education and practices.
• Possess a working understanding of developmental/constructivist teaching practices and social-emotional learning.
• Have a nurturing and supportive tone & rapport with elementary students that upholds clear expectations and establishes routines and organizational systems to build self-sufficiency

Compensation:

Salary and benefits will be based on qualifications, experience, and our established teacher salary step scale.  Benefits offered include employer-paid medical with Kaiser and Sutter health, dental insurance, a generous retirement plan and more. 

How to Apply

Complete job application and attach cover letter and resume here

 Park Day School believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We seek to identify and hire a greater number of faculty of color to serve as role models for all students. We strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, family-care status, marital status, veteran status, disability or socio-economic background. 

About Park Day School

At Park Day School, dedicated teachers and engaged students collaborate to create a dynamic and joyful learning community for mastering academic and interpersonal skills. Students construct meaning and deep understanding through inquiry and discovery-based teaching. Our practices promote critical and creative thinking, artistic expression, and a commitment to diversity and social justice. In the spirit of partnership and service, students expand their perspectives through participation in the broader community. Continuing the legacy of the progressive education movement, Park Day School prepares students to be informed, courageous, and compassionate people who shape a more equitable and sustainable world. Our Campus and History Park Day School was founded as a progressive K-6 school by teachers and parents in 1976, and opened with 28 students and four teachers. By 1982, the student body had grown to 90 students, and Park Day moved to the Temescal neighborhood of North Oakland, CA. The school purchased a two-acre campus on 43rd Street in 1993. Today, our four-acre campus is often described as "glorious" and "a jewel." Mature trees, lush flower gardens, birds, squirrels, a ch...icken coop, vegetable gardens and quiet niches are enjoyed by all. Swings, climbing bars, sandy play areas, a large all-weather playing field, multiple climbing structures and a shaded gazebo combine to provide an exciting and varied outdoor area for all ages.

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