Oak Grove School, a small pre-K through 12th-grade progressive college preparatory school in Ojai, California, is seeking an experienced and accomplished Sixth Grade Humanities teacher. 

At Oak Grove, we are committed to fostering in children the sense of well-being and confidence that enables them to appreciate others and that instills real understanding across cultures. We offer an inclusive, integrated, caring, and explorative experience that also reflects the philosophical underpinnings of the school as expressed in the Arts of Living and Learning (inquiry; communication; academia; engagement; aesthetics; and care/relationship to self, others, the environment, and the world).

Responsibilities and Duties

• Teaching an integrated humanities curriculum to up to 18 6th-grade students.
• Serving as advisor and homeroom teacher to the 6th grade class.
• Supporting a small cohort of students who need extra support.
• Proctoring an after-school study hall two days a week, focusing on executive skills development.
• Attending regular staff meetings, professional development in-services, training, and special events. 
• Supporting students with conflict resolution and social-emotional growth and development.
• Supervising interstitial spaces during breaks and lunch times. 
• Participating in school events and our outdoor education program, including a multi-day camping trip in the fall and the spring.
• Other teaching responsibilities.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Familiarity with the philosophy of the school (among other things, an inquiry-based approach to education in a non-competitive atmosphere) and an understanding of progressive education.
• Familiarity with growth mindset, project-based learning, anti-bias education, and authentic assessment.
• Applicants should possess a solid understanding of learning differences, particularly dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, and have extensive knowledge of ADHD and executive functioning challenges. 
• Expertise in child development and social-emotional learning. 
• Experience teaching executive skills and study strategies. 
• Applicants must show an ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups, including students, parents, and faculty.
• Proficiency with GSuite and online Learning Management Systems. 
• Ability to supervise and support students when using technology. 
• Self-motivated, self-disciplined, professional, creative, and energetic.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
• Experience with Non-Violent Communication (NVC) and strong conflict resolution skills.
• Highly organized and able to plan and map curricula and articulate student expectations. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to differentiate in the classroom.
• Active enjoyment of the outdoors, ability to plan and coordinate camping trips.
• Ability to work as part of a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• BA and/or MA degree 
• Single Subject Credential in English or Social Sciences or Multi-subject Teaching Credential and/or MA in Education 
• 3 years teaching experience at the Middle or Upper Elementary School level

About Oak Grove School

Oak Grove School is a Pre-K through 12th grade, progressive day and boarding school in Ojai, California. The mission of Oak Grove School is to assist students in developing those qualities of mind, heart, and body that will enable them to function with excellence, care, and responsibility in the modern world. In addition, it is the intention of the school to offer a place where the whole community can inquire together into the perennial questions of humankind and explore an approach to life that is whole, mindful and intelligent.

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