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Effective: August 2018 - November 2018

School: Almaden Country Day School

Position: Middle School Volleyball and Flag Football Coaches Needed

Job Description

Times:               Football - Practices Mon/Wed / 3:15pm-4:30pm

                          Volleyball - Practices Tue/Thur / 3:15pm-4:30pm

Games are 1-2 times a week starting in mid-Sept and are played between 3:30pm-5:30pm. This is a 4-5 hour a week average commitment.

Age Group:      5^th/6^th Grade

Stipend:            $1,000 each per sport for the season

Requirements:

Almaden Country Day School is looking for coaches for their after-school volleyball and flag football programs. Teams consist of students in grades 5-8. Practices are two days a week after school from 3:15pm-4:30pm and games are after school between 3pm-6pm and will be approximately twice a week (Monday - Thursday). Game schedule is flexible based on coach's availability. Expected time commitment is roughly 4-6 hours a week. No team activities scheduled Friday - Sunday. School is looking for coaches for late August - mid-November.

Coaches will be paid a stipend for first season with raises for each additional season. Coaches may take on additional teams for extra compensation. Possible additional opportunities at the school for qualified candidates. School is looking for individuals who are passionate about sports and mentoring young people. Individuals should have 2 years of experience as a coach or player. Interested candidates should reply to this post by email with a cover letter and resume to athletic director Derek McIntyre. All candidates must pass background check and TB test before being hired. School will be accepting resumes until positions are filled. 

To Apply:

Interested applicants can submit a resume to Athletic Director Derek McIntyre at dmcintyre@almadencountryday.org or to receive further information. School will continue accepting resumes until position is filled. This a good opportunity for individuals looking to start a coaching career. 

Overview of Almaden Country Day School:

Almaden Country Day School is an independent, preschool through 8th grade school located in the Almaden Valley of San Jose. The school's mission is to "discover the gifts in every child." ACDS promotes the belief that children learn best when instruction is age-appropriate, highly individualized, and joyful. Our Apple Tree and Apple Orchard, the extended care programs, reflect a nurturing, home-like atmosphere.

We seek candidates who are well versed in developmental pedagogy and who are committed to providing individualized attention to our students and parents. A collaborative work style and a receptive attitude toward cooperative efforts are required in our small school.

The versatility of our alumni is by design. ACDS strives to develop well-rounded young people, with all students taking art, drama, foreign language, physical education, music, and in the middle school, many choices for elective classes. The school’s signature enrichment programs, hands-on science featuring an outdoor classroom, a robust integrated technology program and coding at all grade levels, and a strong fine and performing arts program all contribute to the emphasis on whole-child instruction at ACDS.

Our parents are very committed to the school and follow the progress of their children carefully. Teachers are held to high expectations for meeting the needs of our children and families and work cooperatively with parents at all times.

For more information about Almaden Country Day School, we encourage you to read our website.

If you are a dynamic and caring educator, passionate about children, and prepared to work with amazing young people and wonderful peers, please contact us.

Posted: February 5, 2017

Job Description

Almaden Country Day School is seeking early childhood, elementary, and middle school substitute teachers. Substitutes must have some classroom experience. Core classes include language arts/literature, math, and social studies; specialists teach science, PE, art, music, French, and Spanish. Lesson plans will be available.

Scheduling

At times, teachers know in advance that they will be absent, and at other times, there is no advanced notice. Substitutes are not expected to be available at all times. Additionally, substitutes are invited to clarify which grades and content areas they prefer teaching. The school day is from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Qualities We Seek

The key to success at Almaden Country Day School is an understanding and appreciation of children’s developmental stages and a deliberate focus on building relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. All teachers, including substitutes, are expected to interact with students in a respectful and nurturing way.

All faculty and staff, including substitutes, demonstrate high personal and professional standards, communication ability, and eagerness to grow. Substitutes will enjoy the same respect as shown to our faculty, and will value a cooperative learning environment in which colleagues work together for the benefit of the students.

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Substitutes teaching in our preschool and junior kindergarten classes must have a minimum of 12 ECE units, as required by the State of California
• Teaching credentials are preferred, and not required
• Demonstrated success in working with Early Childhood, elementary, and/or middle school students
• Demonstrated ability to interact with students in a respectful, joyful, and nurturing way
• Willingness and ability to follow lesson plans, as left by the teacher
• Ability to be flexible and adjust plans, per the needs of the students at a given time
• Understanding of the benefits of teaching 21st Century Skills, including teamwork, creativity, problem solving, curiosity, ethics, and resilience

Compensation: $160/day

Overview of Almaden Country Day School
Almaden Country Day School is an independent, preschool through 8th grade private school located in the Almaden Valley of San Jose. The school's mission is to "discover the gifts in every child." ACDS promotes the belief that children learn best when instruction is age-appropriate, highly individualized, and joyful.

Many of our substitute teachers are an important part of our school community. Some have joined our faculty having demonstrated exceptional performance.

If you are a dynamic and caring educator, passionate about children, and prepared to work with amazing young people and wonderful peers, please contact us.

To apply, send cover letter and resume to Cecilia Robb at crobb@almadencountryday.org or:

Cecilia Robb, Assistant Head of School
Almaden Country Day School
6835 Trinidad Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120

Interviews for open positions begin immediately and remain open until filled.