Children’s Community School is a progressive elementary school located on the border of Sherman Oaks and Van Nuys, CA. Grounded in the philosophy of American educator John Dewey, the school uses a social studies core curriculum that includes hands-on exploration, block building, STEM, field trips for research, and a rich arts program.  Attention is given to individual learning styles, social-emotional skills, and positive identity development. Teachers model a patient, compassionate, open-minded, and brave approach to relating to children and adults. Our faculty practice an activity-based, learning-by-doing methodology for skill-building, including collaborative work, student inquiry, and integrated study. Teachers observe and honor each student as an individual within the community, supporting perseverance, independent growth, and equity. CCS is strongly committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

CCS is seeking a dedicated and experienced educator to join our team and support students in 5th and 6th grades. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for literacy, a strong understanding of language development, and a proven ability to teach both reading and writing, and support the development of executive functioning skills while keeping students engaged and focused. In collaboration with the 5th/6th teaching team, the Academic Support Specialist will work with both small groups and individual students, supporting reading comprehension, providing weekly lessons to improve writing and grammar skills, and facilitating research for report writing. This position may push into other academic areas as needed.  Experience working with students who have learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, and sensory processing challenges, is desired. 

• Experience working with older elementary school and or middle school students in an academic environment
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.), in Education, Child Development, English, or Special Education
• Flexibility with schedule and willingness to adapt to new circumstances
• Patience, compassion and empathy in dealing with students

About Children's Community School

Children’s Community School is a progressive school dedicated to teaching children to think for themselves, collaborate successfully with others, and take responsibility for their own education in a safe and loving environment. CCS embraces the principles of diversity, self-determination and participation in democracy. We foster critical thinking, compassion, and respect for each student, their community and their world.

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