Extended Day & Classroom Support Teacher (part-time)

What matters to you as an educator? 

• Having the time and space to build strong relationships with each student? 
• Working in a professional culture designed to give teachers and teaching teams the agency that drives effective, culturally responsive instruction? 
• Joining a school where civic engagement – equipping students with the academic and social-emotional skills and understanding required to create positive change – is at the heart of the educational program?

At TBS, we do the work required to create a dynamic, inclusive professional and school community where all people who believe these things matter can thrive. If you are one of these people, read on!

The Extended Day and Classroom Support Teacher advances The Berkeley School’s mission and vision by…

• working in the Extended Day team as a teacher in a culturally responsive after-school educational and recreational program and environment that meets the social and emotional needs of K-8 students as effectively as possible 
• Supervising playground games and activities, and maintaining a structured, safe, and organized extended day program during hours of operation (3-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 2-6 p.m. Friday)
• differentiating to meet the needs of students and caring for the school environment
• embodying principles of equity and inclusion that promote responsive teaching practices and create optimal environments for each of our students
• supervising non-teaching periods; substitute teaching as needed; attending requisite meetings and teacher in-service days, professional development, and specified all-school events as directed; and performing other duties as needed and requested by the Extended Day Director, Director of K-8 Teaching & Learning or the Head of School.

This is the job for you if…

• you appreciate, understand, and care about K-8 students. We believe that all students deserve to feel seen, supported and known and we strive to be the “warm demanders” that they need to take risks, make mistakes, learn, and grow, especially in play and outside of the classroom environment.
• you’re knowledgeable, passionate, and curious about the ways that children create, adapt, and define knowledge to achieve shared outcomes. You know that the after-school program is a space for learning as well as self-expression, community-building, and development of socio-emotional skills.
• you see collaboration with colleagues as essential to your professional growth and fulfillment. You know that excellent communication skills are necessary to provide a safe and stimulating environment for all students.

Details

• Compensation is $25.25 per hour
• Part-time at 16 hours per week 

Job benefits include…. 

• Positive, diverse, and dynamic environment of caring, curious, and committed colleagues
• Structures and budget to support professional and personal development (we invest in learning/growth!)
• Professional culture that supports everyone in maintaining balance, self-care, and community care
• Student support structures (including small class sizes and academic and social-emotional learning specialists) that promote strong relationships between teachers and students

A little more about TBS… 

Located directly across the bay from San Francisco in a city known internationally for its history of activism, thought leadership, and community-based change, The Berkeley School has been educating East Bay children since 1963. The school’s mission – ignite curious minds, awaken generous hearts, engage a changing world – reflects its founding as a Montessori school and informs its unique, civic-engagement-based educational vision. 

TBS teachers and students come together on two beautiful campuses whose connection to local neighborhoods and proximity to public transportation and the University of California campus makes the cultural, educational, and natural resources of Berkeley and the greater Bay Area an integral part of the school’s educational program.

TBS students develop excellent academic and life skills in learning communities that build agency, rooted in two core beliefs: we are interdependent and what we do matters. TBS teachers lead that development by building relationships with and among students, creating culturally responsive learning environments that help students feel seen, supported, and known, and developing curricula and experiences that provide the joyful rigor necessary to help children reach their full potential as scholars, community members, and human beings. 

We are committed to human-centered principles that promote effective, inclusive operating practices. We also value the skills, knowledge and experiences that a diverse workforce brings to our school. We are a community of lifelong learners who value social justice and actively participate in civic engagement, and we believe that affirming the cultural histories and identities of all community members is vital to each student’s learning and to our school’s success. If you see this approach as critical to meaningful education, we urge you to apply!

What’s next?

If you’re interested in applying, please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position and the ways that your professional and personal values and expertise align with our school’s mission and vision, your resumé, and a list of three references to our hiring committee at ExDayTeacher@theberkeleyschool.org. The start date for this position is August 2023 and will end in June of 2024.

The Berkeley School is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at The Berkeley School are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, disability, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, religion, and genetic information. Candidates of color, bilingual candidates, and candidates from other groups traditionally underrepresented in independent schools are encouraged to apply. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Flexibility and resilience in a dynamic school environment and a willingness to help with emergent tasks;
• Experience, enthusiasm and ability to engage with K-8 students in the classroom and on the playground; 
• Understanding of child development, different learning preferences, socio-emotional development;
• Experience with neurodiversity in elementary/middle schools, or a willingness to learn;
• Well-developed equity literacy skills and competence regarding identity and inclusion, with a commitment to culturally responsive and anti-bias practices; 
• Strong planning and organization skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a high level of personal and professional integrity; 
• Proactive, timely, and clear communication skills with students, families, and colleagues; 
• Bilingual (English, Spanish) added plus.

About The Berkeley School

Founded in 1964 as Berkeley Montessori School, The Berkeley School is an intentionally small preK-8th grade school of 220 students on two campuses. We focus on developing academic and life skills in joyful, rigorous learning environments deeply rooted in civic engagement. Applicants are encouraged to visit our website at www.theberkeleyschool.org to learn more about our program.

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