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AURORA SCHOOL

We seek culturally competent K-5 Lead Teachers to work with a dedicated, diverse community. A leader in progressive education, Aurora School’s mission is to nurture children’s love of learning by cultivating academic excellence, emotional intelligence, and social engagement. Established in 1988, Aurora is an independent K-8 school that combines challenging academics, small multi-age classes, differentiated instruction, and a keen awareness of children’s social and emotional development. We strive to foster students’ development into self-aware, confident life-long learners and leaders who step up to advocate for themselves and others, throughout school, in our Oakland community and in the world at large. Our talented staff provides a safe and stimulating learning environment. Aurora graduates have a strong foundation for high school and beyond.

Professionals in the LGBTQ and BIPOC community are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Candidate must have completed a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or equivalent and have a multiple subject teaching credential.
• Previous teaching experience in an elementary classroom.
• Enthusiastic about teaching and learning.
• Candidate must have excellent professional relationship skills, strong background in early literacy and mathematics, and knowledge of and proficiency with technology.  
• Strong communication and organizational skills and be open and motivated to working collaboratively with the entire Aurora community.

About Aurora School

AURORA SCHOOL Aurora School’s mission is to nurture children’s love of learning by cultivating academic excellence, emotional intelligence and social engagement. Established in 1988, as a K-5 independent school, Aurora is now a K-8 school that combines challenging academics, small multi-age classes, differentiated instruction, and a keen awareness of children’s social and emotional development. We strive to foster students’ development into self-aware, confident life-long learners and leaders who step up to advocate for themselves and others, throughout school, in our Oakland community and in the world at large. Aurora School is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other unlawful consideration.

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